Step1 Lead-in

Step3 Read and learn

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Homework 1. Read new words in this part.

2. Show the students a video about the 31th Olympic Games.

3. Ask students to talk about the Olympic Games champions in our hometown.

4. Ask the students some questions to guide the students' talking more about the Olympic Games. 1. Read new words in this part and show some pictures about Xia Jiangbo who is familiar to us.

2. Show the students a video about the 31th Olympic Games.

3. Give students some questions to discuss.

(1)Where did the ancient Olympic Games start? Olympia in Greece

(2)How many countries competed in the ancient Olympic Games? only one, Greece

（3）Who could not take part in the ancient Olympic Games? women and slaves

(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 Friend lies.

4. Do you know the Olympic Games champions in our hometown?