(1) Skimming: to go through the text to get the main idea of it.

Task one: to go through the text quickly to get the general idea, and then tick (√) the information mentioned in the text.

( ) The ancient Olympic Games

( ) The modern Olympic Games

( ) Good and bad effects of the Olympic Games

( ) The similarities between them

( ) The difference between them

Task Two: 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

(2) Scanning: Are these statements true or false? Tick the correct brackets and underline the key words in each sentence. If it is wrong, please state your reason.

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