M4 U2 Reading The Olympic Game

1、Unit 2Sports eventsThe Olympic Games A quiz about the Olympics What do the five Olympic rings stand for? A.5 continents(洲) B.5 well-known athletes C.5 important events2.Which continent does each color stand for?AmericaAsiaOceaniaAfricaEuropeA.5 continents(洲) 3.How often are the Olympic Games held?Ev

2、ery 4 years.4.Which Chinese athlete did a history-making success in track and field(田徑) in 2004? Liu Xiang. Fast reading What is the speech about?What was Pierre de Coubertins hope when he brought the Olympic Games back to life?What does the speaker wish for at the end of the speech?He wishes the Ol

3、ympic Movement a successful future to match its past glory.He hoped that the Olympic Games would make it possible for people of all countries to live side by side in peace.The history and significance of the Olympic Games.Part 1(Para.1)Part 2(Para.2-4)Part 3(Para.5-8)Part 4(Para.9-10)StructuresAn in

4、troductionInformation about athletesMatch the main ideas with each part History of OlympicsInfluences of athletes and wishes Detailed reading(Paragraphs 2-4) According to the speech, the speaker is an athlete.2. The first ancient Olympic Games were held in AD776.3. Everyone was allowed to take part

5、in the ancient Olympics.an IOC member776BCTrue or FalseOnly men were4. The contemporary Olympic Games were first held in Rome in 1896.Athens Choose the right answer to each question.1.What do the ancient and modern Olympics have in common?A. Only men can take part in ancient Olympics.B. Athletes wea

6、r no clothes to compete .C. Some events are the same.D. The host places .C2.Which of the following statements is NOT true? A. Today athletes from all over the world can compete in the Olympic Games. B. The reason why China stayed away from the Olympics for 32 years is not mentioned in the text. C. T

7、he ancient Olympics were usually held every four years and always occurred at the same place. D. Discus, long jump, wrestling and running were only seen at the ancient Olympic Games.D3.The writer actually wants to _by asking the question “Do you know when the ancient games began?” A. get the right a

8、nswer B. get the audience interested in his topic C. give you a chance to speak D. show what he knows about the gamesB Definition of a speech Ways to make a good speecha formal talkthat a persongives to an audience 1. tell an interesting story 2. use quotations(引用,引證) 3. present statistics 4. ask qu

9、estionsReading strategy: reading a speechOur grade is going to have a speech competition. The subject is the Olympics. Youll represent our class and take part in it. Giving a speechInformation about OlympicsPart 1: Introduction (welcome; self-introduction; TopicPart 3: Differences between the ancien

10、t Olympics and the modern Olympics (Beginning time/place; Host places; Athletes )Part 2: General introduction (How often? Events) Detailed reading(Paragraphs 5-8) SixMuhammad AliMichael JordanZhang NingXu HaifengDeng YapingLiu XiangNameNationalityAchievements:Muhammad Ali American 1. won the gold me

11、dal for America in the 1960 Rome Olympics 2. went on to win the World Heavyweight Boxing Championship in 19643. returned to light the Olympic flame at the opening ceremony in Atlanta in 1996NameNationalityAchievements:Michael JordanAmericanhelped the USA basketball team win the gold medal at the 198

12、4 Los Angeles Olympics2. won the second Olympic gold medal at the 1992 Barcelona Olympicswon 4 gold at the 1992 & 1996 Olympics became an IOC member in 2000won the first gold medal at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympicsthe 1st Asian to win the gold medal in mens 110-meter hurdles at the 2004 Athens Olympi

13、cshung on to win the gold medal in the final match We can learn _ from the athletes. Thinking and discussion:The athletes set a great example. They work hard, are determined , strong-willed and have great confidence and perseverance(毅力）. They show us that if we put our minds to something and work hard at it, well succeed. What kind of example do you think these athletes set for young people around the world?Write about an athlete and what youve learned from him or her. P