1、Unit 2 The Olympic GamesReadingStep 1 Warming upQuestions about Olympic Games: . Where did the ancient Olympic Games start?A.London, EnglandB. Rome, ItalyC. Olympia, Greece . When did the ancient Olympic Games start?A. 1896B. 1906C. 776BC . How many countries competed in the ancient Olympic Games?A.

2、 All the European countriesB. All countries in the worldC. One (Greece) . What was rewarded the winners in ancient Olympic Games?A. MedalsB. MoneyC. Olive wreath . Who could not take part in the ancient Olympic Games?A. childrenB. young menC. slaves & women . When and where did the modern Olympi

3、c Games start?A. Athens, in 1896B. Paris, in 1986C. Rome, in 1896 . How many kinds of Olympic Games are there in the world? . Whats the motto of the Olympic Games? . What are the official mascots for the Beijing Olympics?Step 2 Pre-readingQ: Is there any difference between the ancient and modern Oly

4、mpic Games? Look at the title and read the background informationGuess:What do Pausanias and Li Yan possibly talk about?Step 3 Listening （ optional ）Listen to the tape of the text to finish the answer to the following Question:.What are they mainly talking about?Step 4 ReadingTask 1: Fast readingI.

5、Read the text quickly and answer the following questions.1. What competitions can we see in the Summer Olympics?2. Where do the athletes live?3. Does anyone want to host the Olympics?4. Which country will hold the 2012 Olympic Games?II.Trueor False1.The olive wreath has been replaced by money.( )2.T

6、he Olympics were not always held in Greece 2000 years ago. ( )3. At first, Pausania thinks people may be competing for money in the modern Olympic Games. ( )4. Pausania is surprised to know that women are to take partin the modern Olympic Games.( )5. We feel proud because we have finally got the cha

7、nce to hold the Oly mpic Games. ( )III. ScanningItemsThe ancient Olympic GamesThe modern Olympic GamesFrequency1. Everyyears2. EveryyearsTypesOnly Summer Olympic GamesSummer and3._Olympic GamesEventsFewer4._AthletesOnly men from 5.cityFrom 6._including 7. _.PlacesGreece8.Prize9._10. _Task 2: Careful

8、 readingRead the passage carefully and answer the following questions.What amazes Pausanias about the Olympic Games? . Why does he think Athen s, Greece and Beijing, China should feel proud? . Why does he think People may be competing for money in the modern Olympic Games?Step 5 Post-readingI. Summa

9、ry of the InterviewThe Olympic Games are the biggest sports meeting in the world, which include two kinds, the _Summer and the _Winter Olympics. Both of them are held every four years. All countries cantake part if their athletes reached the standard to the games. Women are not only allowed to join

10、in but playing a very important role. A special village is built for the competitors to live in, a stadium for competitions, a large swimming pool, a gymnasium as well as seats for those who watch the games. It asgreat honor to host the Olympic Games. The Olive wreath has been replaced bymedals. But it s still about being able tofaster,run jump higher and throw further.II. DiscussionGenerally speaking, it is a great honor for a city to host the Olympic Games. And the 29th Olym