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What do the Olympic rings mean?
Europe Africa America
Asia Oceania
The five interlocking rings stand for friendship of five continents.
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Some other events:Volleyball (排球)
Fencing (击剑) Badminton (羽毛球)
Weightlifting (举重)
Triathlon ( 铁人三项 swimming, running, cycling)
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2. How many gold medals did China get in the 2004 Athens Olympics? A. 28 B. 32 C. 29
3. How many gold medals did China get in the 29th Olympic Games?
A. 50 B. 51 C. 41 D. 40
1.When did the ancient Olympic Games start?
A. 1896 B. 700BC
C. 776BC D. 796BC
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5. What’s the motto of the Olympic Games?(Swifter, higher and stronger)
6. When and where will the next Olympic Games be held?
2012, London
4. Which city is the host city of the first Olympics?
Athens, Greece
7. What’s the motto of Beijing Olympic Games?
One world, one dream.
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According to the text, what do Pausanias and Li Yan possibly talk about?
They mainly talk about the __________and _________ between the________ and ________ Olympic Games.
ancientmodern
differencessimilarities
Scanning
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1. Where do all the competitors live?
A. A hotel B. A special village
C. A restaurant D. A place hired by competitors
2. Which of the following is included in the Winter Olympic Games?
A. Skiing and ice skating B. Running and races
C. Horse riding D. Swimming
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3. 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.
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 mo
ney by their own countries.C.Because the olive wreaths have been replaced
by medals.D.Because medals are made of gold.
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1. Both the Summer and Winter Olympics are held every two years. ( )
2.There are running races in the Winter Olympics. ( )
3.Women were admitted to join in the old Olympics. ( )
4.All the competitors compete for money. ( )
5. The Olympics were born in Greece. ( )
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competitors
events
motto
how often
for what
similarities
…
Both are held every four years.
Both are held not for money but for honor.
Men are allowed to take part in both
in ancient and modern Olympics.
Some events are the same, such as running, jumping,
shooting and throwing.
The mottos are the same: swifter, higher, stronger.
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Ancient Modern
Games
Competitors
only the people only the people in_______, only in_______, only
menmen
all over the worlall over the world, both _____andd, both _____and
__________
Host country only_______ Countries all over the world
Prize
Summer OlSummer Olympicsympics
Summer and WiSummer and Winter Olympicsnter Olympics
olive wreatholive wreath medalsmedals
GreeceGreecemen women
GreeceGreece
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DiscussionWhy do many countries want to host t
he Olympic games while others do not?Do you think that the Game will bring
the host city (or the country) a lot of benefits? Why ?
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Comprehending reference
Reasons to host the Olympic Games
a great honour
tourism
new sports facilities
great responsibility
new investment
national pride
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Reasons not to host the Olympic Games
too expensive
accidents/attacks
many stadiums
much planning
Accommodation住宿
pressure
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HomeworkFind more information about the Games after class, and prepare a short speech by using these information.Preview reading : Read though the text, pay more attention on new language points.