The Olympic Games

Unit 2 The Olympic Games: 

Unit 2 The Olympic Games

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Are you familiar with these pictures?

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Ancient Olympic Games Time: Place: Athletes: Events: Modern Olympic Games Time: Place: Athletes: Events: 776BC Athens only men foot race (marathon) 1896 many places in the world anybody reaches the standard hundreds of kinds

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Answer the following questions

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Where will the 2008 Olympics be held? How often are the Winter Olympic Games held? What events can not be competed in the Summer Olympics? Where will all the competitors be staying? Can you say five events? Beijing, China Every four years Skiing, ice skating Olympic village

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Listen to the tape and then finish the Ex1. in Comprehending, Page 11

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nothing nothing running, pentathlon, wrestling Athens pancratium, chariot race Only held in Modern Olympics many more events different cities

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Men and boys women, disables and mentally impaired nothing nothing Olympic motto those who can not reach the standard women, all people outside Greece olive wreaths medals of gold, silver, bronze for the honour of the Gods for the honour of the people and the country

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Finish the following exercises

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①—How many countries the last Olympic Games? --- Over 50. A. presented B. joined C. took part in ② Maggie as well as Betty studying in the University now. A. is B. are C. was D. were ③ Are you being honest this matter? I was perfectly honest telling you the story. We should be honest our parents. A. with B. about C. in present 指出席（会议，仪式等），强调在场或到场 join 指加入某一组织或行列中而成为其中一员 take part in 指参加群众性的活动、会议等，不可用于被动语态 C

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①—How many countries the last Olympic Games? --- Over 50. A. presented B. joined C. took part in ② Maggie as well as Betty studying in the University now. A. is B. are C. was D. were ③ Are you being honest this matter? I was perfectly honest telling you the story. We should be honest our parents. A. with B. about C. in as well as 意为“也”，“和”，“不但……而且……”。连接两个并列主语时，谓语动词应与前面的主语保持人称和数的一致 C A

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①—How many countries the last Olympic Games? --- Over 50. A. presented B. joined C. took part in ② Maggie as well as Betty studying in the University now. A. is B. are C. was D. were ③ Are you being honest this matter? I was perfectly honest telling you the story. We should be honest our parents. A. with B. about C. in honest adj. be honest with sb. 对某人真诚 be honest about sth. 在某事上很坦诚 be honest in (doing) sth. 做某事坦诚 C A B C A

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④ Visitors paid a visit to his office one another. A. after B. by ⑤ Once you a promise, you should it and try to carry it out. A. set, make B keep, make C. make, keep D. break, make ⑥ The two teams will compete each other in the game. A. with B. for C. in D. to A one after another 一个接一个地 one by one 一个一个地

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④ Visitors paid a visit to his office one another. A. after B. by ⑤ Once you a promise, you should it and try to carry it out. A. set, make B keep, make C. make, keep D. break, make ⑥ The two teams will compete each other in the game. A. with B. for C. in D. to A Make a promise 许下诺言 Keep a promise 遵守诺言 Break a promise 不守诺言 C

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④ Visitors paid a visit to his office one another. A. after B. by ⑤ Once you a promise, you should it and try to carry it out. A. set, make B keep, make C. make, keep D. break, make ⑥ The two teams will compete each other in the game. A. to B. for C. in D. with A Compete with /against 同……竞争/比赛 Compete in 参加……竞争/比赛 compete for争夺 C D

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Discuss: What will you do for the 2008 Olympics?

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Let’s enjoy!

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Summary 1. similarities and differences between the ancient and modern Olympic Games 2. some useful words and phrases take part in, as well as, honest, one after another, promise, compete

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Homework