高中英语 Unit2 the olympic games Warming up课件 新人教版必修

Unit 2

The Olympic Games

Olympic Games through history

ObjectiveTo find out how much you know of the ancient Olympic Games or remember of recent modern Olympic Games.

Words and expressions review ancient compete competitor take part in medal stand foradj. 古代的；古老的 vi. 比赛；竞争 n. 竞争者 参加；参与 n. 奖章；勋章；纪念 章 代表；象征；表示

What do you know about the Olympic Games? Try this quiz and find out who knows the most.

1. Where did the ancient Olympic Games start? Olympia in Greece

2. How many countries competed in the ancient Olympic Games?

only one, Greece

3. Who could not take part in the ancient Olympic Games?

women and slaves

4. What was rewarded to the winners in ancient Olympic Games?

olive wreath

5. When and where did the modern Olympic Games start?

Athens in 1896

6. Who was China’s first gold medal winner and for what event?

Xu Haifeng for shooting

7. What are the three words that show the spirit of the Olympic Games?

swifter

higher

stronger

8. What do the five rings on the Olympic flag stand for? the five continents

EuropeAsia

Africa

America

Oceania

Europe Asia

Africa

America Oceania

solidification 团结 equity 平等 open 坦城 friendship 友谊

The five rings stand for friendship of five continents.

9. What are the official mascots for the Beijing Olympics? The five mascots are officially called the Fuwa.

The Official Mascots of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games