Unit 2
The Olympic Games
Game Time
It’s now…
Round 1. Multiple choice
1.In what year were the ancient Olympic Games first held ? A. 1896 B. 1906 C. 776 BC
2.What will people do at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games?
A.running
B. Light the torch
C. Have a party

SINCE 776BC
IN GREECE
The first Olympic Torch
Relay in the 16th Olympic
Games in 1928 in Athens
Olympic torch
Olympic flame
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。
3.What were used for prizes in the ancient Olympic Games ?
A.gold medals
B. olive wreathes
C. five important events
For the Ancient Greeks, the olive tree was a
symbol of peace, wisdom and victory.
An olive wreath was made, and used to crown
the Ancient Olympic champions.
Olive wreath
medal
silver medal
bronze medal
gold medal (champion)
4.What events were there in the ancient Olympic Games?
A. Running, jumping, shooting, throwing, wrestling,
B. Table tennis, jumping, volleyball, swimming

5.When did the ancient Olympic Games stop?
A. 393 AD B. 398AD
6.How often are the Olympic Games held ?
A.once every 4 years
B. once every 2 years
C. once every 3 years
7. Do you know the three words show the spirit of the Olympic Games?
A Happier, Healthier ,Wealthier
B swifter, higher , stronger
the Olympic motto
Asia
Africa
Europe
Oceania
America
What do the five rings stand for?
Asia
Europe
Africa
America
Oceania
The five interlocking rings stand for friendship of five continents.
Basic information:
8. When did China first take part in the Olympic Games?
A. In 1932 B. In 1940

9. Who was China’s first gold medal winner and for what event?
A.Xu Haifeng; shooting
B.Xu Haifeng; table tennis
10. Which one is the mascots of Beijing Olympics?
A
B
C
D
Olympic Mascot奥运吉祥物
It is a special kind of animal that represents the country which host the Olympic Games.
奥运吉祥物多为举办国民族文化中拟人化的动物，使奥运会更加诙谐而富有人情味。
吉祥物始于1972年第20届奥运会。当时的吉祥物是一只小猎狗。
你
Welcome to Beijing
北
京
欢
迎
2008 Beijing Olympic Mascots
贝贝传递的祝福是繁荣。在中国，叠音名字是对孩子表达喜爱的一种传统方式。中国传统文化艺术中, “鱼” 和 “水” 的图案是繁荣与收获的象征，人们用“鲤鱼跳龙门”寓意事业有成和梦想的实现,“鱼”还有吉庆有余、年年有余的蕴涵。贝贝的头部纹饰使用了中国新石器时代的鱼纹图案。贝贝温柔纯洁，是水上运动的高手。
fish
晶晶是一只憨态可掬的大
熊猫，无论走到哪里都会带给人们欢乐。作为中国国宝，大熊猫深得世界人民的喜爱。
　　晶晶来自广袤的森林，象征着人与自然的和谐共存。他的头部纹饰源自宋瓷上的莲花瓣造型。晶晶憨厚乐观，充满力量，
panda
欢欢是福娃中的大哥哥。他是一个火娃娃，象征奥林匹克圣火。欢欢是运动激情的化身，他将激情散播世界，传递 更快、更高、更强的奥林匹克精神。欢欢所到之处，洋溢着北京2008对世界的热情。
　　欢欢的头部纹饰源自敦煌壁画中火焰的纹样。他性格外向奔放，熟悉各项球类运动。
flame
迎迎是一只机敏灵活、驰骋如飞的藏羚羊，他来自中国辽阔的西部大地，将健康的美好祝福传向世界。迎迎是青藏高原特有的保护动物藏羚羊，是绿色奥运的展现。
　　迎迎的头部纹饰融入了青藏高原和新疆等西部地区的装饰风格。他身手敏捷，是田径好手。
Tibetan antelope
妮妮来自天空，是一只展翅飞翔的燕子，其造型创意来自北京传统的沙燕风筝。“燕”还代表燕京(古代北京的称谓)。妮妮把春天和喜悦带给人们，飞过之处播撒“祝您好运”的美好祝福。
　　天真无邪、欢快矫捷的妮妮将在体操比赛中闪亮登场。
swallow
Give the names of the following sports
items as quickly as you can.
Round 2.
basketball
basketball
swimming
volleyball
skating
skiing
table tennis
tennis
football
badminton
diving
gymnastics
shooting
110m hurdles
baseball
boxing
sailing
horse-riding
cycle riding
weight-lifting
judo
running
Discussion:

Why there was benefit for China to hold the Olympic Games?
a. more friends
b. education develop more quickly
c. our athlete do better and our sports develop faster
●重点单词
1．ancient adj.古代的；古老的
2．compete vi.比赛；竞争→competition n．比赛；竞争→competitive adj.有竞争性的→competitor n．竞争者
3．magical adj.巫术的；魔术的；有魔力的→magic adj.魔术的；不可思议的；n.魔法，魔术→magician n．魔术师
4．volunteer n．志愿者；志愿兵adj.志愿的；义务的(vt. & vi.)自愿→voluntary adj.自愿的，自发的
5．regular adj.规则的；定期的；常规的→regulation n．规则，制度→regulate v．规定，管制，整顿
6．basis n. (pl. bases)基础；根据
7．athlete n．运动员；运动选手
8．stadium n. (pl. stadiums or stadia)(露天大型)体育场
9．host vt.做东；主办；招待→hoster n．男主持人，男主人→hostess n．女主人，女主持人
10．responsibility n．责任；职责→responsible adj.有责任的，对……负责的
11．replace vt.取代；替换；代替
12．charge vt. & vi.收费；控诉n.费用；主管
13．physical adj.物理的；身体的→physics n．物理→physicist n．物理学家→physician n．内科医生
14．advertise vt. & vi.作广告；登广告→advertisement n．广告→advertiser n．广告客户
15．hopeless adj.没有希望的；绝望的→hope v. & n．希望→hopeful adj.充满希望的
16．bargain vi.讨价还价；讲条件 n．便宜货
17．deserve vi. & vt.应受(报答或惩罚)；值得
●重点短语
1．take part in 参加
2．stand for 代表
3．every_ four years 每四年
4．a set of 一组；一套
5．be admitted to 被准许进入
6．play an important role in 在……中起重要作用
7.as well 也，又，还
8．in charge 主管；看管
9．one after another 陆续地；一个接一个地
10．pick up 拾起
●重点句型
1．I lived in what you call“Ancient Greece” and I used to write about the Olympic Games a long time ago. 我生活在你们所说的“古希腊”，我曾经写过很久以前奥林匹克运动会的情况。
2．No other countries could join in, nor could slaves or women! 别的国家不能参加，奴隶和妇女也不能参加。
3．There's as much competition among countries to host the Olympics as to win Olympic medals.国与国之间争取奥运举办权的竞争，就跟争夺奥运奖牌一样激烈。
Thank you!