Unit 2 The Unit 2 The Olympic GamesOlympic GamesAre you familiar Are you familiar with these with these pictures?pictures?• Ancient Olympic Games• Time:• Place:• Athletes:• Events:• ModernOlympic Games• Time:• Place:• Athletes:• Events:776BCAthensonly menfoot race (marathon)1896many places in the world anybody reaches the standardhundreds of kinds•Answer the following Answer the following questionsquestions• Where will the 2008 Olympics be held?Where will the 2008 Olympics be held?• How often are the Winter Olympic Games held?How often are the Winter Olympic Games held?• What events can not be competed in the Summer What events can not be competed in the Summer Olympics?Olympics?•Where will all the competitors be staying?Where will all the competitors be staying?•Can you say five events?Can you say five events?Beijing, ChinaEvery four yearsSkiing, ice skatingOlympic village•Listen to the tape and then Listen to the tape and then finish the Ex1. in finish the Ex1. in Comprehending, Page 11Comprehending, Page 11SameDifferentAncient ModernEvents in the Winter OlympicsEvents in the Summer OlympicsWhere are the Summer Olympics held?nothingnothingrunning, pentathlon, wrestlingAthenspancratium, chariot raceOnly held in Modern Olympicsmany more eventsdifferent cities SameDifferentAncient ModernWho can take part in the Olympics?Who can not take part in the Olympics?PrizesBeliefsMen and boyswomen, disables and mentally impairednothingnothingOlympic mottothose who can not reach the standardwomen, all people outside Greeceolive wreathsmedals of gold, silver, bronzefor the honour of the Godsfor the honour of the people and the countryFinish the following Finish the following exercisesexercises①—How many countries the last Olympi...
