2. The 30th Olympics will be held in London on July 27th, 2012.

Step 4. Reading

1. Listening

Purpose: To get a brief understanding of the text.

To train Ss' listening ability.

(1) Listen to the tape.

(2) Ask Ss to find the writing type and the main idea of the text.

The writing type: conversational style (an interview).

Main idea: The similarities and differences between the Ancient and Modern Olympics.

1.What are the two main sets of Games?

Summer Olympics and Winter Olympics.

2.How often do we hold the Games?

Every four years

3.What's the motto of the Olympics?

Swifter, Higher and Stronger.

2. Scanning

Purpose: To get Ss to have some details in the text.

Read the text quickly and find out the similarities & differences between Ancient and Modern Olympics.

(1) What are the similarities?