Lead-in 1.What is the themes ( of the Olympic Games? 2.Which team enters the main stadium first, and which team enters last? The themes of the Olympic.

Lead-in 1.What is the themes ( 主题） of the Olympic Games?

2.Which team enters the main stadium first, a

nd which team enters last?

The themes of the Olympic Games is the international friendship and world peace.

The Greek team enters first and the team of the host country enters last.

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3. Where is the torch lit?

It is lit in Olympia, Greece.

luminosityluminosity justicejustice peacepeace solidificationsolidificationfriendshipfriendship

友谊 光明 公正 和平 团结友谊 光明 公正 和平 团结

4.4. There are three cities which have held There are three cities which have held the Olympic games twice, they are the Olympic games twice, they are

A New York

B Los Angeles

C London

D Tokyo

E Paris

F Rome

G Athens

D Berlin

B Los Angeles

E Paris

C London

1.When and where were the first Olympic 1.When and where were the first Olympic Games in modern times?Games in modern times?

In 1896 in Greece.In 1896 in Greece.

Task oneTask one

2. Do the Summer Olympics and the Wint

er Olympics happen at the same time?

No, both the Summer Olympics and the

Winter Olympics are held every four year

s, but the Winter Olympics are usually he

ld two years before the Summer Olympics.

3. What were the old Olympic Gam

es like?

Many of the sports were the same

as they are now, such as running, ju

mping and wrestling. Women were

not allowed to take part in the game

s.

4. What does the Olympic motto

mean?

The Olympic motto “Faster,

Higher, Stronger” means every

athlete should try to run faster, jump

higher and throw further.

5. Why do people say that China won

another great competition in 2001?

Because China will host the 29th

Olympic Games in Beijing in 2008.

One of the great competitions is not for a medal. It is the

competition between countries to hold the Olympics.

To hold the Olympic Games is a rich prize for a country.

11. In the early Olympic Games, only men were . In the early Olympic Games, only men were allowed to compete and watch the Gamesallowed to compete and watch the Games

22. The motto of the Olympic Games is “Faster, Higher, . The motto of the Olympic Games is “Faster, Higher, Further”.Further”.

33. Carl Lewis won three gold medals in the 1984 . Carl Lewis won three gold medals in the 1984 Olympic Games .Olympic Games .

66. The Winter Olympic Games are held every three . The Winter Olympic Games are held every three years.years.

55. The 28. The 28th th Olympic Games will be held in Beijing. Olympic Games will be held in Beijing.

44. The 27. The 27th th Olympic Games were held in Los Angeles. Olympic Games were held in Los Angeles.

Task twoTask two

TRUE OR FALSETRUE OR FALSE

1. In the early Olympic Games, only men 1. In the early Olympic Games, only men were allowed to compete and watch the were allowed to compete and watch the GamesGames

2. The motto of the Olympic Games is 2. The motto of the Olympic Games is ““Faster, Higher, Further”.Faster, Higher, Further”.

3. Carl Lewis won three gold medals in the3. Carl Lewis won three gold medals in the1984 Olympic Games .1984 Olympic Games .

TRUE OR FALSETRUE OR FALSE

11 、、

22 、、

33 、、

TrueTrue

FalseFalse

FalseFalsestrongerstronger

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6. The Winter Olympic Games are held 6. The Winter Olympic Games are held Every three years.Every three years.

5. The 285. The 28th th Olympic Games will be held Olympic Games will be held in Beijing. in Beijing.

4. The 274. The 27th th Olympic Games were held inOlympic Games were held inLos Angeles. Los Angeles.

55 、、

66 、、

FalseFalse

44 、、FalseFalse

FalseFalse

TRUE OR FALSETRUE OR FALSE

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Main idea:

Para.1:

Para.2:

Para.3:

The Olympic Games are

held every four years.

Something about the

old Olympic Games.

Something about the modern

Olympic Games and the 27th

Olympic Games.

Para.4:

Para.5:

The Olympic motto.

The preparation for the 29th

Olympic Games in Beijing.

1.The Olympic Games

The summer Olympics

The winter Olympics

The old Olympics The modern Olympics

*What’s the most obvious difference between the old Olympics and the modern Olympics?

2.Competitions

to compete for a medal

to hold the Olympics

…

a gold medal a silver medal a bronze medal

Read the text again and find something about Read the text again and find something about the numbers here:the numbers here:

Model :Model : 4 years 4 years

A: A: 776BC 776BC

B. B. 393AD393AD

C. C. 1896 ;311; 131896 ;311; 13

E. E. 1984;41984;4

F. F. 28;328;3

G. G. 20012001

H.H.20082008

D. D. 2000;10,000;2272000;10,000;227 Model:

AnswerAnswer

The Olympic Games are held every 4 years.

Task threeTask three

Read the text and find something about the numbers Read the text and find something about the numbers here:here:

Model :Model : 4 years 4 years

A: A: 776BC776BC

B. B. 393AD393AD

C. C. 1896 ;311; 131896 ;311; 13

E. E. 1984;41984;4

F. F. 28;328;3

G. G. 20012001

H.H.20082008

D. D. 2000;10,000;2272000;10,000;227 The old Olympic Games The old Olympic Games from which the modern from which the modern games came began aroundgames came began aroundthe year the year 776 BC776 BC in Greece. in Greece.

Answer:Answer:

Read the text and find something about the numbers Read the text and find something about the numbers here:here:

Model :Model : 4 years 4 years

A: A: 776BC 776BC

B. B. 393AD393AD

C. C. 1896 ;311; 131896 ;311; 13

E. E. 1984;41984;4

F. F. 28;328;3

G. G. 20012001

H.H.20082008

D. D. 2000;10,000;2272000;10,000;227 After After 393 AD393 AD the Olympic the OlympicGames stopped. Games stopped.

Answer:Answer:

Read the text and find something about the numbers Read the text and find something about the numbers here:here:

Model :Model : 4 years 4 years

A: A: 776BC 776BC

B. B. 393AD393AD

C. C. 1896 ;311; 131896 ;311; 13

E. E. 1984;41984;4

F. F. 28;328;3

G. G. 20012001

H.H.20082008

D. D. 2000;10,000;2272000;10,000;227

Answer:Answer:

The first Olympic GamesThe first Olympic Gamesin modern times happened in modern times happened in in 1896. 311 1896. 311 competitors competitors from justfrom just 13 13 countries. countries.

Read the text and find something about the numbers Read the text and find something about the numbers here:here:

Model :Model : 4 years 4 years

A: A: 776BC 776BC

B. B. 393AD393AD

C. C. 1896 ;311; 131896 ;311; 13

E. E. 1984;41984;4

F. F. 28;328;3

G. G. 20012001

H.H.20082008

D. D. 2000;10,000;2272000;10,000;227

Answer:Answer:

In In 20002000, over , over 10,00010,000 athletes from athletes from 227227 countries countries went to Sydney.went to Sydney.

Read the text and find something about the numbers Read the text and find something about the numbers here:here:

Model :Model : 4 years 4 years

A: A: 776BC 776BC

B. B. 393AD393AD

C. C. 1896 ;311; 131896 ;311; 13

E. E. 1984;41984;4

F. F. 28;328;3

G. G. 20012001

H.H.20082008

D. D. 2000;10,000;2272000;10,000;227

Answer:Answer:

In the In the 1984 1984 Olympic Olympic Games,Carl Lewis won Games,Carl Lewis won fourfour gold medals. gold medals.

Gold medalCarl Lewis

Read the text and find something about the numbers Read the text and find something about the numbers here:here:

Model :Model : 4 years 4 years

A: A: 776BC 776BC

B. B. 393AD393AD

C. C. 1896 ;311; 131896 ;311; 13

E. E. 1984;41984;4

F. F. 28;328;3

G. G. 20012001

H.H.20082008

D. D. 2000;10,000;2272000;10,000;227

Answer:Answer:

In Sydney, the Chinese In Sydney, the Chinese team got team got 2828 gold medals, gold medals, ranking ranking thirdthird of all the of all the competing countries.competing countries.

Read the text and find something about the numbers Read the text and find something about the numbers here:here:

Model :Model : 4 years 4 years

A: A: 776BC 776BC

B. B. 393AD393AD

C. C. 1896 ;311; 131896 ;311; 13

E. E. 1984;41984;4

F. F. 28;328;3

G. G. 20012001

H.H.20082008

D. D. 2000;10,000;2272000;10,000;227

Answer:Answer:

China won the China won the competition in competition in 20012001 to to host the Olympic host the Olympic Games in 2008.Games in 2008.

Read the text and find something about the numbers Read the text and find something about the numbers here:here:

Model :Model : 4 years 4 years

A: A: 776BC 776BC

B. B. 393AD393AD

C. C. 1896 ;311; 131896 ;311; 13

E. E. 1984;41984;4

F. F. 28;328;3

G. G. 20012001

H.H.20082008

D. D. 2000;10,000;2272000;10,000;227

Answer:Answer:

In In 20082008, the 29, the 29thth Olympic Olympic Games will be held in Games will be held in Beijing.Beijing.

Task fourTask four

every four yearsevery four years

all over the worldall over the world

take part intake part in

the same asthe same as

join injoin in

hammer throwhammer throw

do one’s bestdo one’s best

win/get gold win/get gold medalsmedals

track and fieldtrack and field

all the competing all the competing countriescountries

the history-making the history-making successsuccess

sports venuessports venues

1. How have the Olympic Games changed since the

old Olympic Games were held in ancient Greece?

Many sports are the same, but new sports have

been added. Women are now allowed to take part

in the Games. There are more competitors

now. In 2000, over 10,000 athletes from 227

countries participated in the Olympics.

Questions:

2. China won 28 gold medals in the 2000 Syd

ney Olympic Games. What were the events?

The events include: shooting, weightliftin

g, judo, badminton, table-tennis , gymnastic

s, foot race/ walking race, diving , kickboxin

g/ tackwondo and so on.

Why do athletes from so many countries want to take part in the Olympic Games?

•They come to make friends and learn from each other.

•The athletes think it is an honor to take part in the Olympic Games, because it is a meeting of the best sportsmen and sportswomen in the world.

• They have a chance to win if they take part in the Olympic Games, and if they do win, they will become rich and famous.

• much richer ,stronger

• show national power( 国力 )

• famous

• carry forward( 弘扬） the spirit of the Olympic Games

• ……

Para6: To hold the Olympic Games is a rich prize for a country.

Every country wants to be the sponsor( 主办 ) of the Olympic Games. Why?

• develop fast in economics • Athletes did very well in the Olympics,win great achie

vements( 成就） • get well prepared for• Chairman He Zhenliang did a lot, contribute ( 贡献 )• great motto• Beijing -----a wonderful city• ……

• Why did Beijing succeed in winning the right to hold the 2008 Olympic Games （举办权） ?

Discussion

What is the motto What is the motto of the 2008 of the 2008 Olympic Games?Olympic Games?

What will be done in preparation What will be done in preparation for the 2008 Olympic Games?for the 2008 Olympic Games?

In preparation for the 2008

Olympics, new buildings and sports

venues will be built, more trees will

be planted and new roads will be

built.

Let’s see what have been done and what is Let’s see what have been done and what is being done to prepare the Beijing Olympic being done to prepare the Beijing Olympic Games.Games.

Discussion What does the Olympic motto mean to a middle school student?As a Chinese student, what should you do for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing?

DiscussionWe should

study hard to learn more knowledge

learn English well to communicate with the foreigners

do the propaganda （宣传） work

try to protect the environment, stop pollution

do the service work for the Olympics

Hosting the Olympic Games is a great honorand a great responsibility. Being the host of the Olympic Games will have good and bad effects on the host city.

Bad effectsGood effects1.People all over the world

will learn about the city and its people.

2.Many sports fans will visit the city and will bring great benefits to the city..3.The preparations will make the city better and more beautiful.

1.It is very expensive to host the Olympics.Maybethe money should be usedfor other things.

2.Too many visitors may do harm to the environment.

3.The venues and buildingsmay be wasted after the Olympic Games.

4.Attracting investment.

Language points

1.every four years= every fourth year

every two years( 每两年） =every other year （每隔一年 )

every few years

他每隔几年回一次家。He goes home every few years .

There is a spelling mistake every other line.

Language points:

2. Many of the sports were the same as they are now.

the same as 表示“和……一样” ,其中 as 是关系代词 , 引导定语从句 ,且在从句中作宾语、主语或表语。

The office is just the same as it used to be.

这个办公室还和过去一样。

注意 : the same...as 也表示“和…… 一样” , 其中 same 为形容词 , 后面接名词 ,as 仍然引导定语从句 , 指相似的人或物 ;the same...that 表示“…… 和……一样” , 其中 that 为关系代词 , 引导定语从句 , 指同一人或物。如 :

This is the same bike as I used yesterd

ay.

这辆自行车和我昨天骑的那辆一样。 He is the same man that we met yester

day.

他就是我们昨天遇见的那个人。

3.take part in ：参加某一活动，并发挥作用，接近 join in (take an active part in) join in: 参加小规模活动，如球赛、游戏 join: 参加某项组织，成为一员 join sb. in sth. 和某人一起做某事

1 ）  你打算参加我们的讨论吗？

2)  他去年参了军。

3)  你想要和我们一起散步吗？

Are you going to take part in/join in our discussion?

He joined the army last year.

Would you like to join us in a walk?

attend 表示参加会议、婚礼、讲座等等

4.After that more and more countries joined in the games.

more and more

adj./adv. （比较级） + and +adj./adv. （比较级）她变得越来越瘦了。

She is getting thinner and thinner.

越来越

Our hometown is becoming more and more beautiful.

我们的家乡变得越来越漂亮。我们的家乡变得越来越漂亮。

5.Following the history-making success in the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games, China won another great competition in 2001 which was not for a medal .

The teacher entered the classroom, following some students.

The teacher entered the classroom, followed by some students.

()

6. compete in/for…compete ，不及物动词，意思是“竞争”，

后面常接介词 in ， for ， with ， against 等。

*The players from all over the world competed for the medals in the Olympics ．

*The Chinese Football Team will compete against the Japanese Football Team in Beijing Worker’s Stadium tomorrow ．

7.1)would rather do sth.A than do sth.B 宁愿做 A 而不愿做 B

I’d rather stay at home than go out.2)A.prefer sth. A to sth. B

B.prefer doing sth. A to doing sth. B

C.prefer to do sth.A rather than do sth.B

I prefer magazine to newspaper.

I prefer staying at home to going out.

I prefer to stay at home rather than go out.

*--Which sport do you like better, running or jumping?

*--Which sport do you prefer, shooting or sailing?

--I like running better than jumping.

--I prefer sailing to shooting.

Word Study

1. It is the name of the country where

the Olympic Games began in ancien

t times.

2. It is one of the races, competitions, e

tc in a sports programme.

3. It is a person, team, etc competing

with another or others.

Greece

Event

Competitor

4. It is a sentence or a group of words t

aken as the guiding rule in the Olym

pic Games.

5. It is an event, aiming and firing with

a gun.

6. It is an object that carries a flame.

Motto

Shotting

Torch

7. It is an award given to the top three

people in each event in the Olympic

Games.

8. It is someone who trains to compete

in sports.

Medal

Althete