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程 教师活动 Step1. Lead- in

Listen to an English song hand in hand

Today we are going to learn about THE OLYMPIC GAMES. But first, I'd like to know how much you know about the Olympics.

T:Do you like sports ? And do you like watching the Olympic Games ? Which event do you like best ? Why do you like it? (Answer them freely)

Step2. Warming up

Show the photos of some events on the ppt. ( Basketball; baseball; badminton; football; volleyball; tennis; table tennis;etc)

T: How many events are there for the Olympics?

Can you list some of them?

S:Basketball;baseball;badminton;football;volleyball;tennis;tabletennis; hockey;boxing;shooting;sailing;weighting-lifting;skiing;skating,judo;gymnastics;cycling;running

T: OK. Well done. Now work in pairs and ask each other the following questions.

1. Where did the ancient Olympic Games start?

Olympia(Greece).

2. How many countries competed in the ancient Olympic Games ?

One(Greece).

3. Who could not take part in the ancient Olympic Games?

Slaves and women (except in chariot race).

4. When and where did the modern Olympic Games start?

Athens in 1896.

5. Who was China's first gold medal winner and for what event? Xu Haifeng for shooting.

6. What are the three words that show the spirit of the Olympic Games?

Swifter, higher, stronger.

7. What do the five rings on the Olympic flag stand for?

The five continents.

8. What are the official mascots for the Beijing Olympics?

The five mascots are officially called the Five Friendlies. They are Beibei,the fish;Jingjing ,the panda ; Huanhuan ,the Olympic flame; Yingying, the Tibetan antelope; and Nini ,the swallow .The first syllables from their two-syllable names form a line that reads "Beijing Huanying Ni"or in English "Welcome to Beijing".

Discussion

Task The Olympic Games

Old and Modern

1. time

2. place

3. athletes

4. kinds of games

The old Olympic Games:

* Time : 776BC-393AD

* Place: In Athens of Greece

* Athletes: Only men, no women

* Sports games: Many sports were the same as they are now.

* The modern Olympic Games

* Time: 1896 --until now

* Place: Many places in the world

* Athletes: Anybody of every country

* Sports games: Several hundred kinds

Step3. Pre-reading

T: 1. Do you know any differences between the ancient and modern Olympic Games ?

2. When and where will the next Olympic Games be held?(Answer: In Beijing in2008 and in London in2012)

3. Look at the title and the pictures and predict the content.( Answer: The ancient and modern Oiympic Games).If you want to know more about The Olympic Games, please read this passage.

Step4. Reading

Task 1. Scan the text quickly ,and then finish these.

Read the text, then try to get the general idea of the passage.

1. What do they mainly talk about?

They mainly talk about the differences and similarities of the ancient and modern Olympic Games.

2. Listen to the tape and find out the similarities and differences

Now please listen to the recording of the text AN INTERVIEW. Pay attention to the pronunciation and intonation as well as the pauses within each sentence. Then try to tells us the similarities and the differences between the ancient and modern Olympics.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Similarities

1. Both are held every four years.

2. Both are held not for money but for honor.

3. Men are allowed to take part in both in ancient and modern Olympics.

4. The spirit is the same. They are: 更快 更高 更强 swifter, higher and stronger.

5. Some events are the same, such as running, jumping, shooting and throwing.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　Differences

Complete the chart below

Items Ancient Olympics Modern Olympics Types Only summer

Olympic Games Summer and winter

Olympic games Events Few More Athletes Only men from

Greek city From all over the world

including women Places Greece Every country is possible Prize An olive wreath medals Task2. Careful reading

1. Read the text again and answer the following questions.

1.When and where will the next Olympics be held?

　The next Olympic Games will be held in Beijing in 2008 and in London in 2012.

2. What does he say when he hears that women are also allowed to join in ?

"Please stop! All those events, all those countries and even women taking part!" he says.

3. How does Pausanias feel when he hears the Olympic Games are also about being able to run faster, jump higher and throw further?

A. Surprised B. Happy C. Sad D. Astonished (Answer:B)

2. Read these statements, and tell whether they are true or false.

1. The 2004 Olympic Games were held in Sydney. ( F )

2. Just Greece can sent athletes to the Games in the ancient Olympic Games. ( T )

3. Slaves and women used to join in the Olympic Games. (F)

4. The winter Olympics are usually held two years before the

　summer Olympics. ( T )

5.There are many events like ice skating and volleyball which need snow and ice in the winter Olympics. (F )

6. In Ancient Greece, people competed for the Olive wreath

and money. ( F)

7. The modern Olympic Games is hosted by different countries.(T)

8.It's a great honor for every competitor to win an Olympic medal.(T)

Analyze the text (language points)

Step5.Consolidation

Task1.Summary of the interview

Fill in the blanks

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 countries can take part if their athletes reached the agreed ________ to the games. Women are not only _______ to join in but playing a very _________ role.

A______ ______ is built for the competitors 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 _______.

(Answer: Summer; Winter; held; four years; standard; allowed; important special village; stadium; gymnasium; honor; replaced; faster; higher; further)

Task2. Reading comprehension

1. Pausanias was__________.

A. a writer who lived in "Ancient Greece"

B. an English writer 2,000 years ago.

C. a writer who wrote about the modern Olympic Games.

D. an athlete

2. Who could take part in the ancient Olympics in Greece?

A. Greek nobles(贵族) B. Greek slaves.

C. Greek women D. English nobles

3. Who can be admitted to the present Olympic Games?

A. All the athletes from all over the world.

B. Athlete from the developed countries.

C. Athletes who can reach the required standard.

D. Athletes from the Greek cities.

4. When will the next Winter Olympics be held?

A. 2006 B.2007

C. 2008 D. 2010

(Answer: 1.A 2.A 3.C 4.D)

Task3.Discussion

Discuss this question in groups:

Do you think it's necessary for us to host the Olympic Games ?

Reasons to host...

Reasons not to host....

Good:

make more friends

develop national economy

athletes do better & sports develop faster

make China known to the world

more sports centers,wider streets, green space

Bad:

cost much

disturb people's life

more pollution

sports centers will not be made full use of later

Step6.Summary

Closing down by narrating

We can see the text is written in a conversational style. And there are two speakers. One is Pausanias, a Greek writer 2000 years ago, the other is Li Li, a Chinese girl. Now let's change it into a narrative style. In other words, let's describe the ancient and modern Olympic Games in our own words. Who would like to have a try?

For reference: The ancient Olympic Games began in Greece and were held from 776 B.C. to A.D.393. It was held every four years. At that time, there were not so many sports as today. And women were not allowed to take part in the games. There were not Winter Olympics at that time. Winners got the olive wreath as the prize. The motto was swifter, higher and stronger.

The modern Olympic Games began in 1891. They're held every four years. There are many new sports in the Olympics. In the summer Olympics there are over 250 different sports. Women are not only allowed to join in but also play a very important role. Now the competitors compete for medals. The motto is swifter, higher and stronger.

Closing down by summarizing

As we have finished the passage we'll sum up what we have learned. First let's see the writing skills. It is written in a conversational style. It's in a very interesting way. It adopts a dialogue between Pausanias who lived 2000 years ago and a Chinese gird in modern world. Through their dialogue, the differences and similarities between the ancient and modern Olympic Games are made known to the readers. Just because it is in a conversational style, there are quite a few oral spoken English and elliptical phrases.

Through the comparison between the ancient and modern Olympic Games, we have learned the differences and the similarities between them. Now we can have a deep understanding of the Games. From the passage, we can have a deep understanding of the Games. From the passage, we can also get to know that the Olympic Games are developing and improving. It's our duty to make the Olympic Games better and healthier. We know that one of the slogans for 2008 Beijing Olympic Games is Green Olympic Games. It shows that people are paying more and more

Step6.Homework

1. p49 Ex1 and 2.

2. Read the text and remember the phrases, then retell the interview in the third person.