英语必修二u2 reading

Task2 scanning true or false 1. The olive wreath has been replaced by money. （F ） 2 . At first, Pausanias thinks people may be competing for money in the modern Olympic Games. （ T ） 3. Pausanias is surprised to know that women are to take part in the modern Olympic Games. （ T ） 4. Horse riding events belong to the Winter Olympics （F ）. 5. The village built for Olympic athletes is made up of a main reception building, several stadiums and a gymnasium. （ T ） T 6. 2012 Olympics will be held in London. （ ）
6. Do you compete for money ?
No, we don’t. The motto of the Olympics Swifter, Higher and Stronger is “_____________________” That is to run faster ______ , jump higher _____ and throw further _____.
What does the interview mainly talk about?
The differences and similarities between ancient Olympics and modern Olympics.
Fast-reading
• How many questions does Pausanias ask about modern Olympics? • What are they?
Comprehending text P11
• Discuss this question in groups • Why do many countries want to host the Olympic Games while others do not? • Use the mind map below to help you. Then prepare for a class discussion. Put forward your ideas and give reasons for your choices.
countries can take part if their athletes reach the standards ________ to the games. Women are not
allowed to join in but play a only _______ important role. very_________
What’s the similarties between ancient and modern Olympics
How often Both are held （every four years ） Purpose Belief (Motto) Both are held for （ honor ） They are the same （ Swifter, Higher, Stronger ）
Fewer Only men from 5. Greek city ________ Greece 9. an olive wreath _______________
all over the world From 6.________ women including 7. __________
every country 8.____________________ is possible medals 10. __ ___________
An Interview
Pausanias
1. How often do you hold your Games ?
Li
Yan
Every four years There are ______________. two ___ sets of Games.
2. How can the runners There are competitions skiing and _______ ice skating enjoy competing in like _____ running race instead of __________. winter? 3. Do all the athletes No, athletes are from all over the world come from the Greek ________________. Women can take part in it. _______ world ? 4. Where are all the athletes housed ? A ____________ special villageis built for them.
Ancient Olympic Games
2.were held 2. more events every four skiing and ________ like_____ 3. no women ______ or years ___________ ice skating _______ slaves can money 3. no _____ for 3. anyone can take take part in. the winners part in it if they competitors reach the only from 4. important standard ________ Greece ______ competition 4. getmedals _____ as wreathes 4. get olive _________ prize as prize 2. fewer events
Task 2: scanning What’s the differences between ancient and modern Olympics
Items Frequency Types The ancient Olympic Games The modern Olympic Games
four four 1.Every ______years
A 16
B
51
C
36
How many gold medals did China win in the 2012Olympic Games?
A
38
B
63
C
17
Brief History of the Olympics
776 BC, Olympia in Greece Ancient Olympics 393AD 1896, Athens in Greece Modern Olympics
Pausanias
Li
Yan
5. Does responsibility but anyone Yes, it is a great ____________ honor want to also a great ________ to be chosen. host the Olympic Games?
An interview来自Pausanias a Greek writer 2000 years ago, used to write about the Olympic Games
interviewer
interviewee
Li Yan a volunteer for the 2008 BJ Olympic Games
Reading (I)
An Interview interviewer: interviewee:
采 访
采访者
被采访者
Task1 skimming
• Who is interviewer? • Who is interviewee？
What does the interview mainly talk about?
special village A _______ _____ is built for the competitor to live in, a ________ stadium for competitions, a large swimming pool, a ____________ gymnasium as well as seats for those who watch the games. It’s a great honor _____ to host the Olympic Games. The Olive wreath has been replaced by medals. But it’s still about ________ being able to run faster ______, jump ______ higher and throw _______. further
Match the year and the host city of the Summer Olympic Games. 2004 2000 Beijing Atlanta
1996
2016 2008 2012
London
Athens
Rio de Janeiro
Sydney
How many gold medals did China win in the 2008 Olympic Games?