Teaching Procedures:

Step1. Fast-Reading

Listen to the tape and get the general ideas.

This interview is mainly about ______.

A. the story of a Greek writer Pausanias and a Chinese girl Li Yan

B. a magic journey by Pausanias

C. the similarities and differences about the ancient and modern Olympics

D. the ancient Olympic Games in Greece

Step2.Careful-reading

1. Where do all the competitors live?

A. A hotel. B. A place hired by competitors.

C. A restaurant. D. A special village.

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.

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 money by their own countries.

C. Because the olive wreaths have been replaced by medals

D. Because medals are made of gold.

5. 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.

Step3.Post-reading

1.Scan the passage to find out the characteristics and similarities of the ancient and modern Olympics.

Differences Ancient Modern Any Winter Olympics? no yes competitors from? Only in Gress All over the world Men/Women athletes Only men both Prizes olive wreath

medals Any Olympic villages? No Yes (more/fewer) events Fewer events

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