The Olympic Games
2
Unit
Let us review
1. compete (vi.)比赛；竞争
competition (n.)---competitor (n.)---competitive (adj.)
He believed that nobody could ____________(与….竞争）him.
I think you should ____________ (为…..而竞争）the monitor.
I hope all of us can _____________(在….竞争中）running.

2.Admit(vi.&vt.)容许；承认；接纳
admit doing/having done sth.
Admit that 从句
e.g.: She admitted_____________________(读了那封信）.
_________________________.
compete with
compete for
compete in
that she have read the letter.
having read the letter
3.Responsibility n. 职责；责任 responsible adj.
have/take responsibility for sth. 对…..负责
be responsible for
1. 我会对这件事负责的。
I'll _________________________the consequences.
2. 照顾我们年老的父母是我们的责任。
_________________________________ our old parents.
It is somebody’s responsibility to do sth.做…..是某人的职责/责任
take responsibility for
It is our responsibility to look after
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3. Read and translate the following words:
athlete/competitor, compete, admit,
replace, motto, responsibility,
gymnasium, standard, take part in,
regular, basis
How much do you know about Olympic Games?
Olympic flag
Olympic emblem
Olympic torch
The fire represents life and enthusiasm.
圣火象征着发源于古希腊的文明之光, 它照耀着人类前进的道路, 激励着人类追求光明、追求理想，朝着崇高的目标不断进取。
2004 Athens Olympic Mascots
Olympic Mascots
2000 Sydney Olympic Mascots
1996 Atlanta Olympic Mascots
What are the official mascots for the Beijing Olympics?
Five Friendlies
fish
panda
Olympic
flame
Tibetan
antelope
swallow
Swifter
Higher
Stronger
Olympic motto(格言, 口号)
athlete\
competitor
Olympic
medals
medals decorated with jade
gold
silver
bronze
stadium
gymnasium
Olive Wreath
a symbol of peace.
Warming-Up
1. Where did the ancient Olympic Games start?
A. Olympia B. Athens C. London D. Beijing

2. How many countries competed in the ancient Olympics?
A. one B. many C. the European countries

3. Who couldn’t take part in the ancient Olympics?
A. Men B. Women C. Slaves D. Prisoners

4. When and where did the modern Olympics start?
A. Athens, 1896 B. Olympia, 1896
C. Greece, 776BC D. Athens, 2004
Brief History of the Olympics
776 BC, Olympia in Greece
393AD
1896, Athens in Greece
Ancient Olympics
Modern Olympics
5. Who was China’s first gold medal winner in the Olympics and for what event?
A.许海峰, shooting B. 刘翔, hurdling
C. 李宁, gymnastics D. 伏明霞, diving
6. What are the three words that show the spirit of the Olympics?
A. swifter, higher, stronger
B. Friendship, competition, harmony
Swifter Higher Stronger
The Olympic Motto
Every athlete should try to run faster, jump higher, and throw further. They do their best to win medals.
The five interlocking rings stand for _____________________
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
America
friendship of five continents.
7. What do the five rings on the Olympic flag stand for ?
8. When and where will the next Olympic
Games be held?
The next Olympic games will be held
in  Rio de Janeiro (巴西里约热内卢 ) in 2016.

What kind of events do you know in the Olypic games?
110m hurdle
race
table tennis
running
swimming
wrestling
judo
horse riding
weightlifting
gymnastics
high jump
Ice skating
Reading (I)
An Interview
采 访
An interview
LiYan
Pausanias
Fast reading
a Greek writer 2000 years ago, used to write about the Olympic Games
a volunteer for the 2008 BJ Olympic Games
What is the topic of this interview?


What does the interview mainly talk about?
Skimming
The Olympic Games.
The differences and similarities
between the ancient and
modern Olympics.
Read the passage and find out :
What are Pausania’s questions?
(1) How often do you hold your Games?
(2) How can the runners enjoy competing in winter ?
(3) Do all the athletes come from the Greek world?
(4) Where are all the athletes housed?
(5) Does anyone want to host the Olympic Games?
(6) Do you compete for prize money ?
every four years.
skiing
ice skating
running race
An Interview
all over the world
Women
special village
two
responsibility
honour
Swifter, Higher and Stronger
faster
higher
further
Ex.1

The differences and similarities
of
the ancient and modern Olympics
Ancient Olympic Games
Modern Olympic Games
only one set of games
fewer events
no ______ or _______ can take part in. competitors only from ______
get _________ as prize
____ sets of Games
more events like_____ and ___________
anyone can take part in it if they reach the ________
get _____ as prize
women
slaves
Greece
two
skiing
ice skating
standard
medals
Similarities
1…….
2.were held ________ years
3. no _____ for the winners
4. important competition
olive wreathes
money
every four
What amazes Pausanias about the Olympic Games?
A. Men are allowed to take part in the Games
B. It’s expensive to host the Olympic Games
C. All the sports events and all the countries
as well as women can take part in it.
D. No country wants to host the Olympic Games
Hint----
Ex2.
Hint----
Question 4th
2.Why does Pausianias think Beijing should feel proud ?
Because Beijing will host the Olympic Games in 2008
Because China had won 32 medals in 2004 Olympic Games.
Because Beijing is the first Asian country to
host the Olympic Games.
Hint–
Question 5th
3. Why does Pausianias think people may be competing for money in the modern Olympic Games ?
Because so many things have changed in the Olympics that he fears the spirit of Olympic may change.
Because the olive wreath has been replaced.
C. Because the winners will became very rich.
Hint—
question 6th
The Olympic Games are the biggest sports meeting in the world, which include the ________and the ______ Olympics. Both of them are _____every ____ ____ . All countries can take part if their athletes reach the ________ to the games. Women are not only _______ to join in but play a very_______ role. A _______ _____ is built for the competitor to live in, a ________ for competitions, a large swimming pool, a ____________ as well as seats for those who watch the games. It’s a great _____ to host the Olympic Games. The Olive wreath has been ________ by medals. But it’s still about being able to run ______, jump ______ and throw _______.
Summer
Winter
four
standards
honor
replaced
faster
higher
further
years
stadium
important
special village
allowed
gymnasium
held
Reasons to
host the Olympic Games
a great honour
a great responsibility
new
Investment
(投资)
tourism
new sports facilities(设施)
national pride
Ex3
Reasons not to
host the Olympic Games
too expensive
much planning
accidents/
attacks
pressure
and
stress(压
力)
many stadiums
accommodation
(住处,住所)
Language points
语言点
课前准备：1、课文词汇翻译
1.一次魔幻旅行
2.过去常常做
3.每四年
4.达到统一标准
5.被接受
6.为了……而竞争
7.全世界
8. 代表
9.当代奥林匹克运动会
10.两种运动会
11.巨大的责任
12.极大的荣誉
a magical journey
used to do
every four years
reach the agreed standard
be admitted as
compete for
all over the world
stand for
present-day\modern Olympic
games
two sets of Games
a great responsibility
a great honour
补充：1.I used to write about the Olympic Games a long time ago.(L6)
翻译词组：
used to do
be/get used to sth/doing
be used to do
过去常常做（现在不了）
习惯于做……
被用来做……（被动）
练习：
1)I’m still not used to_________ (get) up early.
2）We used to__________ (work) more than ten hours a day.
3）Wood can be used to ________ (make) paper.
getting
work
make
2. No other country could join in，nor could slaves or women. (L27)
这是个部分倒装句，也叫半倒装句，
句型：Nor/Neither /So+_____________+主语……
练习：I didn’t go there ._______ ______she. 我不去那里，她也不去。
助动词（do/does/did
情态动词
be 动词
Nor/Neither did
回顾：Book1Unit5也出现过一个部分倒装的句型：
Only+状语+___________________+主语
助动词（do/does/did
情态动词
be 动词
四、堂上引导： 考一考：
1.I hope all of us can compete ____ running races.
2.I know my English cannot compete ____ his.
3 Competitors competes _______ medals.
4.He didn’t finish his homework, ____________did I.
5.Yesterday I went shopping, _______did my best friend.
in
with
for
nor/neither
so
6. He was______ _________ a teacher.
7) Our school ________ _________ no smoking.
8).She ____ _________ ______ the hospital.
9）She as well as her parents ____leaving for Guangzhou. (be)
admitted as
admits of
is admitted to /into
is
10）I will _______ my old car _____ a new one.我将会换掉我的旧车。
=My old car will _____ ________ _______ a new one.
=A new car will ___ ___ ___ ____ my old car.
with
be replaced by
replace
take the place of
11）You will _____ _____ _____ ____ the books.这些书将由你来管理。
=You will ______ _______ _______ the books.
=The books will ____ ____ ____ ______ of you.
be in charge of
take charge of
be in the charge
一、观察句子，归纳：
1.The film will be shown next Tuesday.
2.We shall be punished if we break the rule.
归纳1：一般将来时的被动语态表示：动作发生在________,主语为动作的__________ (执行者，承受者),被动语态往往强调动作的________________(执行者，承受者)；
将来
承受者
承受者
其基本结构是：
肯定式：___________________，
否定式：_____________________
疑问式：_____________________
will/shall be done
will/shall not be done
will/shall+主语 +be done……？
句型1：主+谓+宾
主动：We will build a new house next week.
被动：A new house ____________ (by us)next week.
will be built
句型2：主+谓+间宾+直宾
1.主动： My mother will give me a shirt.
被动：1) I _____________________ by my mother
2) A shirt ____________________ by my mother.
shall/will be given a shirt
will be given to me
2.主动：Tom will book me a ticket next month.
被动：
1) I ____________________ by Tom next week.
2) A ticket _____________________________by Tom next week.
归纳：如果把直接宾语改为主语，则在间接宾语前加___________.
shall/will be booked a ticket
will be booked a ticket for me
to或for
句型3：主+谓+宾+宾补
主动：We shall/will ask him to help you tomorrow.
被动：He __________________________ (by us) tomorrow
will be asked to help you
归纳：①一般将来时的主动语态改为被动语态，应把原来的宾语变成被动句的_______,
谓语动词由will/shall do改为____________, 再加上介词_____+原主语。
主语
will/shall be