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课件网) Unit 2 The Olympic Games Reading You and Me The Theme Song of Beijing Olympic Games PK How much do you know about the Olympic Games 4 1. What were rewarded to the winners in the ancient Olympic Games A. Metals B. Medals C. Olive wreaths 2.Who was China’s first gold medal winner and for what event A. Li Ning, gymnastics B. Xu Haifeng, shooting C. Fu Mingxia, diving 3. Which sport is in the Winter Olympic Games A. Badminton B. Basketball C. Speed skating 4. What is the Olympic motto 5. What do the five rings on the Olympic flag stand for 6. What is the host city of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games? 7. What are the official mascots for the Beijing Winter Olympics Swifter, Higher and Stronger. The Olympic Rings Europe Africa America Asia Oceania Background color: white Symbol(象征) of peace Shapes: 5 rings joined together The five rings stand for friendship of five continents. The Five Olympic Rings What are the official mascots for the Beijing Winter Olympics B. A. C. 8. What is the official emblem of the Beijing Winter Olympics B. A. C. Pausanias Li Yan AN INTERVIEW What is this interview mainly about Fast reading AN INTERVIEW Fast reading This interview is mainly about the similarities and differences about the ancient and modern Olympics. 13 Reading What are the differences and similarities about the ancient and modern Olympics 14 Summary The Olympic Games are the biggest sports meeting in the world, which includes two kinds, the summer and the winter Olympics. Both of them _____ (hold) every 4 years on a regular _____ (base). All countries can take part if their athletes have reached the _____(agree) standard to the games. Nowadays, women, who are _____ (allow) to join in, play_____ important role. Because of so many athletes ,a special village is needed to build for them to live _____, several _____ (stadium) for competitions, a large swimming pool, a gymnasium as well as seats for those _____ watch the games. It’s a great honor _____(host) the Olympic Games. The olive wreath has been replaced by medals. But it’s still about being able to run faster, jump higher and throw_____(far). 15 Discussing Why do many countries want to host the Olympic Games 01 02 03 04 05 06 cause traffic problems get infected with COVID-19 Hosting the Olympic Games can also... spend more money and time cause pollution cause pressure terrorists attacks 17 Writing Is it good or bad to host the Olympic Games 18 Sample: Is it good or bad to host the Olympic Games The Olympic Games are the largest and the most influential events of the world. In my opinion, it is good / bad to host the Olympic Games. The reasons are as follows. Firstly, hosting the Olympics can ....Besides, .... Furthermore, .... However, every coin has two sides. There are some disadvantages. ... All in all, advantages overweigh disadvantages. As far as I’m concerned, it is good to host the Olympics. Congratulations ! 20 Self-assessment 1. ... ...