Unit2 Reading
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）.
_________________________.
Admit +n/pron.+to be
e.g.: You must admit the job__________________(很艰难）.
compete with
compete for
compete in
that she have read the letter.
having read the letter
to be difficult
3.Responsibility n. 职责；责任 responsible adj.
have/take responsibility for sth. 对……..负责
例：我会对这件事负责的。
e.g.: I'll _________________________the consequences.
It is somebody’s responsibility to do sth.做…..是某人的职责/责任
例：照顾我们年老的父母是我们的责任。
e.g.:_________________________________ our old parents.
take responsibility for
It is our responsibility to look after
4. replace vt. 取代；代替；替换
（1）Replace +A+with/by +B 用B去替换A
e.g..我们可以用蜂蜜代替糖。
_____________________________________.
（2）take the place of 代替；取代
    在日常生活中塑料代替了许多材料。
Plastics___________________ _____many materials in our daily life.
（3）in place of ＝ instead of 代替；取代
      我将替代他参加会议。
I'll attend the meeting________________him.
We can replace sugar by honey.
have taken the place of
in place of
Bird nest
Water cube
Are you familiar with these things?
torch
emblem
medals
The Official Mascots of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games
fish
panda
Olympic
flame
Tibetan
antelope
swallow
shooting
rowing
Weight lifting
basketball
badminton
football
cycling
Table tennis
gymnastics
How much do you know about the Olympics?
Warming Up
1、Which country is the Olympic Games began in ancient times?
A、Greece B、America C、South Africa
2、The _________ Olympic games was held in Beijing.
A、 27th B、28th c 、29th
3.Which city will hold the Olympic games in 2012?
A、London B、New York C、pairs
Quiz
4. When did the ancient Olympic Games start?
A. 1896 B. 1906 C. 776 BC
5. When did the ancient Olympic Games stop?
A. 393BC B. 393 AD C. 311AD
6. What was rewarded to the winners in ancient Olympic Games?
A. Metals B. Medals C. Olive wreath
7. How many gold medals did China get in the
2008 Beijing Olympics?
A. 36 B. 28 C. 51
8.When did China first take part in the Olympic Games?
A.1949 B.1978 C.1932
Quiz
Asia
Europe
Africa
America
Oceania
The five rings stand for friendship of five continents
What do the five rings stand for?
swifter
higher
stronger
The motto of the Olympics
Olive wreath
Gold medal

Silver medal

Copper medal
Unit2 The Olympic Games
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
Task1 True or false
The olive wreath has been replaced by money.( )
At first, Pausanias thinks people may be competing for money in the modern Olympic Games. ( )
3. Pausanias is surprised to know that women are to take part in the modern Olympic Games. ( )
4. Horse riding events belong to the Winter Olympics. ( )
5. The village built for Olympic athletes is made up of a main reception building, several stadiums and a gymnasium. ( )
6. 2012 Olympics will be held in London. ( )
F
T
T
F
T
T
(Summer and Winter Olympics)
(Greece)
(Both men and women)
(The olive wreath)

honor
Swifter, Higher, Stronger
every four years
Task3 Summary of the interview
The Olympic Games are the biggest sports meeting in the world, which include two kinds, the ________and the ______ Olympics. Both of them are _____ every _____ ____. All
summer
winter
four
years
held
countries can take part if their athletes reached the ___________ to the games. Women are not only _______ to join in but playing a very _________ role. A __________
is built for the competitors
agreed standard
allowed
important
special village
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 _______.
stadium
gymnasium
honor
replaced
swifter
higher
further
1、 recite the New words in unit 2.

2 、preview the passage and try to understand the meaning of it.
Homework
Thank you!
Basketball
Volleyball
Table Tennis
Diving
swimming
Synchronized swimming
Weight Lifting
Badminton
Shooting
Task2 Scanning for detailed information
1. Where do all the competitors live?
A. A hotel B. A special village
C.A restaurant. D.A place hire by competitors
2. Why do so many countries want to host the Olympic Games?
A. To run faster, jump higher and throw further
B. To get a great honor.
C. To make the country famous .
D. To make money.
3. Which of the following is included in the Winter Olympic Games?
A. Skiing and ice skating. B. Running races.
C. Horse riding. D. Swimming.
4. Why does Pausanias think people may be competing for money in the modern Olympic Games?
A. Because the winner can get medals.
B. Because the winner can be awarded lots of money by their own countries.
C. Because the olive wreaths have been replaced by medals.