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Unit 2 The Olympic Games Period One Warming up and ReadingStep 1 Leading-in1. Listen to a song and guess what purpose it is used for. Have you ever heard of this song? What is it used for?(1) Pass the Flame. (2) 2004the Athens Olympic Games. Show some pictures about “The Olympic Games”.(Emblem (会徽) Motto (口号) Torch (火炬) Mascot(吉祥物) Stadium (体育馆) Green Olympics The Olympic flag)Step 2 Group work for competitionLet the students answer the questions, working in pairs. (P9 warming up)1. When did the ancient Olympic Games started? A.1896 B. 1906 C. 776 BC2. What was rewarded the winners in ancient Olympic Games? A. Medals B. Money C. Olive wreath3. How many gold medals did China get in the 2004 Athens Olympics? A. 28 B. 32 C. 28 4. Which sport is in the Winter Olympic Games? A. Badminton B. Basketball C. Speed skating5. How many kinds of Olympic Games are there in the world? (Two kinds)6. Whats the motto of the Olympic Games? (Higher, swifter and stronger)7. Whats the motto of the Athens Olympics? (Welcome home)8. Whats the host city of the first Olympics? (Athens, Greece)9. Whats the host city of the 2000 Olympic Games? (Sydney, Australia)The Events in the Olympics Read all the words and choose the sports in the Winter Olympic Games. (P49)badminton (羽毛球) judo (柔道) discus throw(掷铁饼) shot-put (推铅球) hang-gliding (滑翔) javelin (标枪) fencing (击剑) ice hockey (冰球) weight-lifting (举重) pole jump (撑杆跳) Step 3 ReadingLook at the title and read the background information:Guess: What are they going to talk about?Task 1: skimming1. What are they mainly talking about? The similarities and differences about the ancient Olympics and modern Olympics.2. When he hears that women are allowed to join in, what does he say? How about his feeling, sad, surprised or happy? (surprised)3.When he hears the Olympics are also about being able to run faster, jump higher and throw further, how does he feel, sad, surprised of happy? (happy) Task 2: scanningItemsThe ancient Olympic GamesThe modern Olympic GamesFrequency1.Every _years2. Every _ yearsTypesOnly Summer Olympic GamesSummer and 3. _ Olympic GamesEventsFewer4._ItemsThe ancient Olympic GamesThe modern Olympic GamesAthletesOnly men from 5. _ cityFrom 6._ _ including 7. _PlacesGreece8._Prize9. _10. _ Step 4 DiscussionWork in pairs. What do you prepare for the 2008 Olympic Games if you are : a teacher / university students / worker in Beijing / driver / Tianliang / Guo Jingjing / Liu Xiang / a coach (教练) / Zhang Yimou / the mayor of Beijing Step 5 Summary of the interviewThe Olympic Games are the biggest sports meeting in the world, which include two kinds, the _and the _ Olympics. Both of them are _ every _ _. All countries can take part if their athletes reached the _ to the games. Women are not only _ to join in but playing a very _ role. A _ _ village is built for the competitors to live in, a _ for competitions, a large swimming pool, a _ as well as seats for those who watch the games. Its a great _ to host the Olympic Games. The Olive wreath has been _ by medals. But its still about being able to run _, jump _ and throw _. Step 6 Homework1. Review the reading text and finish Ex. 1 & 2 (P11)2. Prepare for next period Period Two Learning about language Step 1 Revision Can you tell me the similarities and differences between the ancient and the modern Olympics? (each student says one point) What are the similarities?How oftenBoth are held every four years.What forBoth are held not for money but for honor.BeliefsThey are the same, “ Swifter, higher and stronger.”.CompetitorsMen are allowed to take part in ancient and modern Olympics.EventsSome events are the same, such as running, jumping, shootingAncientModernGamesSummerSummer and winterCountryOnly GreeceCountries from all over the worldCompetitorsOnly menMen and womenPrizeOlive wreathMedalEventsA fewMany more Step 2 Guessing words1 .telling the truth 2. take the place of3. take part in 4. a group of5. ask someone questions to find out information6. something given to the winner of a competition-7. a round piece of gold, silver or bronze given as a prize8. allow sb to enter- Step 3 Language points1. ancient: adj. old-modernHe used to drive his ancient car. 他过去常常开他的老式车.To my surprise, the ancient custom is popular today.让我惊奇的是, 这种古代习俗今天还流行.in ancient timesin modern times2.compete (v)competition (n) competitor (n)competitive (adj)I hope all of us can compete _ race / running.I know my English cannot compete _his. game / match /contest / competition(1) Do you like watching boxing _.(2) I prefer to play a _ of chess.(3) She took the first place in the speech _.(4) They are both in _ with each other for the gold medal.区别: game 游戏,比赛,运动,球赛为美式英语,指棋类、桥牌类；复数为运动会；match 球赛为英式英语, 指预先安排好的正式比赛,如摔跤, 拳击等;contest 指智力和知识竞赛(=competition)competition 通过个人体力, 智力,技能 等获取名词.3. prize / medal / reward / award(1) Its certain that he will win a silver _ for racing.(2) He did win the first _ in the 100 meters race.(3) The winner received a gold medal as an _.(4) A large _ will be offered to whoever finds the missing ring.medal 奖牌/章; prize 奖金, 奖励, 获奖名次;award 奖品, 奖金; reward 报酬, 回报4.特殊疑问词+一般疑问句的插入语+ 陈述句(常用此类插入语的动词为: think, believe, suppose, imagine, consider, suggest, say 等)(1) Where do you think _ (他们已经去哪里了)?(2) Who do you suppose _ (会获得第一名)?(3) When do you suggest _ (我们去度假)?方法: 还原法. Do youwhere /who+主谓Mum is coming; what present _(你希望她有) for your holiday? (05福建高考)5. find /find out / discover(1) Its so boring to wait here, John, go to _ when the plane will arrive, will you?(2) On the way home I _ a watch lying on the road.(3) Theyre trying to _ the secret.(4) Columbus _ America in 1492.(5) Can you _ Mr. Lius address for me?注意: find 指偶然发现; find out 指有意识地去发现, 打听或者询问; discover 强调新的发现或科学的发现.6. interview (n/v) 采访, 会见, 面试 interviewer(采访者) interviewee(被采访者)Tomorrow Ill have a interview for a new job.I interviewed 20 people for the job.a job / telephone / TV interview7. I live in what you call “Ancient Greece”.(1) They were not satisfied with what you have done.(What引导名词性从句,指事, 物, 时间, 地点, 言语,和情况等等).(2) We waited what seemed two hours.(3) We arrived at what they call “Xinhu” now.(4) Ill give the money to whoever helped me in the past.8. be to do sth(1)表命令, 义务, 职责 (应该, 必须 “长辈对晚辈”) You are to finish your homework before you watch TV.(2) 表计划, 安排, 打算They are to get married on National Day.(3) 不可避免要发生, 命中注定This chance is to come.9. admit sth / doing sth / that-clause 容许, 承认, 接纳(1) The thief admitted his crime.(2) I had to admit that I had done wrong.(3) She admitted having stolen the necklace.(4) At last he was admitted to Beijing University.(5) I admit it to be true.10. every four years= every fourth year every other day = every two days every few days (不用a few) (注意:every 不能换成each)11. replace (vt) 代替; 放回原处The old machine should be replaced by new ones.You have to replace the book where they were.12. (1) I didnt go there, _her. (她也是)(2) She was a teacher, _ I. (我也是这样)(3) Im a student and I like English, _ him. (他也是如此)(4) He says he will travel abroad. -So _ I if he travelled.(我也是) Step 4 Practice1. Find the similar words.(1) I have come to find out about the modern Olympics. A. recent B. present day C. earlier D. future(2) Every four years, athletes compete from all over the world. A. competitions B. competitors C. conductors D. cousins(3) Events with horses are part of the Summer Olympics. A. Compositions B. Competitions C. Sports D. Races(4) Those who do well in the Olympic Games with medals. A. prizes B. money C. prices D. progress2. Fill in the suitable prepositions.(1)Some of the athletes have competed _two Olympic Games.(2) He will compete _ seven other athletes from foreign countries.(3) All the players compete _honors as well as medals.(4) He was admitted _ the skating club in 2003. (5) Athletes from all over the world are admitted _ competitors.(6) These words are related _ each other in meaning.(7) What she has said does not relate_ the facts.Step 5 Homework1. Go over the useful words and expressions2. Finish the exercises on the books. (Ex,.1-3 P12; Ex, 1 P50) Period Three Extensive reading Step 1 RevisionTranslation the following sentences.1. They had to compete against several larger companies to get more buyers.2. The famous actor was interviewed by reporters about his marriage.3. Can you find out Mr. Lius address for me?4. Why do you suppose he changed his mind suddenly?5. I dont understand how the two ideas relate to each other.Step 2 Reading (14) Can you still remember where the ancient Olympic Games started?Task 1:. Talk about the two pictures.(1)Who is the man? What about the girl? (2) What can you see in the picture? (3) What is the girl giving to the man? (4) What are golden apples used for?Task 2: Skimming(1) Who was Atlanta? (2) What was she good at?(3) Who did she want to marry?(4) How could Hippomenes win Atlanta?(5) Main idea: Its about Atlanta who races to marry the man who can run faster than her. In order to win the race, Hippomenes asked for help from the Goddness of Love.Task 3: True or False questions. (P14)1. Atlanta could run faster than any man. ( )2. At first Hippomenes understood why men ran against Atlanta. ( )3. Atlanta was not confident she could win. ( )4. She was so angry that she could not run in the Olympics. ( )5. She made as many men as she could share her pain. ( )6. Her father did not understand her wish to compete. ( )7. He didnt refuse her wish to choose a husband in a race. ( )Task 4: Listen to the tape and finish Ex. 3& 5. (p15)Step 3 Reading (P51)Task 1; The first part: the king Norwegian1. What the main idea of the paragraph?2. What do you think of Sara Renner?Task 2: The second part: The Special Olympic athlete What do you think of Eric Williams determination for the competition?Task 3: The third part: The stubborn AfricanWhat was it that made Kip Keino achieve his goals?Task 4: Discussion (working in pairs)Which story do you like best? Why/? Step 4 Homework1. Finish the exercises. (P49 Ex.2&3)2. Written work. (Ex.2) Period Four Listening Step 1 RevisionCheck the homework.Step 3 Listening (P48)Task 1: Leading-in: Look at the pictures and try to guess what is happening in it. Discussion:Can you think of more ways to communicate with others without using technology?Task 2: Listen to get the main idea. Write down in one sentence how the hero of the story sent his message miles away.Task 3: Listen again and fill in the blanks.(1) In ancient Athens, the only way to send messages was by _.(2) In all it took Phidippides _ to run to Sparta for help, but his journey was _.(3) The battle against the Persians was hard but at last the Athens won, because the Persians were too _.(4) When Phidippides arrived, he could hardly_ and then fell down _.(5) Every four years there is a race called the Marathon from _ to _.Task 4: Answer the questions (P48).1. How many journeys did Phidippides make? Two. One to Sparta and back; one to Athens.2. Why did he have to run to Sparta so fast? This was the only way to get help quickly as there were no telephones, faxes or e-mails.3. What did he do as well as run? He also fought in the Battle of Marathon against the Persians.4. Why did they ask him to run fast from Marathon to Athens after the battle? They knew the people of Athens could be worried and they wanted them to know the good news.5. How is he remembered? He is remembered with a race in the Olympic Games which is as long as his run form Marathon to Athens.Step 4 Listening (P51)Task 1: Leading-in; As we know, one of the features of the modern Olympic Games is the torch, which is taken from the country where the Games are to be held. Can you say something about the journey of the Olympic torch? And where does it begin and end? What can you see in the picture?Task 2: Read the statements and listen to the tape for information.1. Why does the torch begin its journey in Greece?2. Why are there Special Olympic Games?Task 3: Number the events and discuss them in pairs.Answers: 5-7-2-1-6-3-4-8Step 5 HomeworkFinish the exercises on the workbook. Period Five Speaking and writing Step 1 Dictation1. In ancient Olympics, women were not allowed to compete in the games.2. As a matter of fact, he has been admitted to Zhongshan university, which is as great an honor as a gold medal.3. He felt upset because his house would be taken apart and replaced by a new one.4. I had to promise to slow down so as not to lead to accidents.Step 2 An interviewWork in pairs or groups, and interview at least 5 students about their hobbies and why they like it.1. Whats your favorite sport?2. Why do you like it ( love / enjoy / prefer /be interested in / be crazy about)?3. What is enjoyable about the hobby?4. What good does it do to you?(1) I like.because(2) I became interested I it when(3) My favorite athlete / football / sportsman is(4) I like him / her because (5)(6) 贷：资本公积 500I practice(7) In the future I hope to10肝功能障碍时，只能发生出血倾向，不会出现血液凝固性增加。( )Step 3 SpeakingWork in groups and discuss with your partners who have the same hobby with you.Questions:1.2. 题解 引起弥散性血管内凝血的常见病有感染性疾病、肿瘤性疾病、妇产科疾病、创伤及手术。其中感染性疾病居首位，约占