重大版book 5 unit 1 furtherreading

1、How much do you know about How much do you know about the Olympic Games?the Olympic Games?1. When did the ancient Olympic Games start? A. 1896 B. 1906 C. 776 BC3. What was the prize for the winners in ancient Olympic Games? A. Metals B. Medals C. Olive wreathLead in- Quiz2.Where did the ancient Olym

2、pics start? A. Rome B. Greece C. the U.S.A6. Who was Chinas first gold medal winner and for what event? Li Ning, gymnastics Xu Haifeng, shooting C.Fu Mingxia, diving 5. What was rewarded to the winners in modern Olympic Games? A. MetalsB. Medals C. Olive wreaths4. When and where did the modern Olymp

3、ics start? A. 1896 Olympia B. 1896 Athens C. 1900 Athens 7. What is the slogan (口號口號) of the Olympic Games of 2008? A. New Beijing, Great Olympics. B. Swifter, Higher, Stronger C. One World, One Dream 8. What is the host city of 2004 Olympics? Athens, Greece B. Sydney, Australia C. New York, USA9. W

4、hat is the motto（格言，口號）（格言，口號）of the Olympic Games?10. Who is he?Samaranchthe former chairman of the International Olympic Committee (IOC)（國際奧委會前任主席）（國際奧委會前任主席）The five rings stand for friendship of five continents.11. What do the five Olympic rings stand for?Do you know what sports these pictures s

5、tand for? Write down their names on the line provided. You may refer to the words in question 1.weightlifting gymnastics volleyball swimming basketball table tennisbadminton football Others you knowOthers you know_ in 1908, the modern Olympic flag_ 5 linked colored rings on a white background. These

6、 rings originally represent the five gods _ in Babylon, but now represent the union of the continents- the Americas, Africa, Asia, Oceania and Europe and the meeting of athletes throughout the world at the Olympic Games. The colors-_, _, _, _, and _-were chosen because every nation of the world has

7、one of these colors in its flag. The rings are joined together as a sign of _.Introducedconsists ofworshippedredgreenblackyellowblueunityThe motto encourages athletes to give their _ during competitions and to strive _ themselves.bestbeyond-_ more well-known expression was _ by Pierre de Coubertin,

8、founder of the modern Olympics.adevelopedIntroduced in 1920_ the name of all competitors, I promise that we _ take part in these Olympic Games, respecting and abiding _ the rules that govern them, in the true spirit of sportsmanship, for the _ of sport and the honor of our teams.InbygloryshallIntrod

9、uced in 1932The torch was lit from the _ at Olympia, and stayed _until the games were completed.The torch relay was first organized at the 1936 Berlin Games. The original torch is lit at Olympia, and then carried to the _ city. The last runner carries the torch into the Olympic _ during the opening

10、ceremony. The flame is then lit from the torch and will remain lit until its is _ during the closing ceremony. suns rayslithoststadiumput outThe torch relay symbolizes the _ of Olympic traditions from ancient games to modern games, from one generation to another.passingThe original flame burned _ on

11、 the altar of the goddess Hera (Zeus wife). It represents _, _ for perfection, struggle for _, and _. It also symbolizes “the light of _, _, and _.continuouslypurityeffortvictory“peace and friendship”spiritknowledgelifeStarting in 1896, _ was awarded to the first place winner, but from 1904 _ has be

12、en the first prize. Since 1928, gold medals have had _ design: a Greek goddess, the Olympic rings, the coliseum of ancient Athens, a Greek vase, a horse-drawn chariot, the year, the number of the Olympiad, the host city.silvergoldthe sameThe host city is allowed to add _ to this design.special detai

13、lsThe Olympic mascots are characters that stand as symbols of the Olympic Games for _ of all ages. childrenA hare and a bear may be chosen based on legends which praise the hare for traveling _ and the bear for being _ than all the other animals.swifterstrongerOlympism is a philosophy of life, exalt

14、ing and combining in a balanced whole the qualities of body, will and mind.Blending sport with culture and education, Olympism seeks to create a way of life based on the joy of effort, the educational value of good example and respect for universal fundamental ethical principles. 1) What do the five

15、 rings stand for? A. The Pacific Ocean. B. Asia. C. North America. D. Africa. E. The Arctic Ocean. F. Europe. G. The Atlantic Ocean. H. Oceania. I. South America. J. Antarctica. K. The Indian Ocean.Tick the best choice(s) and then read the text to check.BCDFHIuia:ni 大洋洲大洋洲4) The Olympic oath was int

16、roduced in . A. 1936 B. 1928 C. 1920 D. 18963) The torch relay was first organized at the Games. A. Amsterdam B. Berlin C. Atlanta D. Athens2) What is the Olympic motto? A. Higher, better, stronger. B. Stronger, better, swifter. C. Swifter, higher, stronger.Symbolic meaningSymbolic meaningJoined rin

17、gsTorch relay1)2)Eternal flame1) 2)A sign of unityThe passing of Olympic traditionfrom ancient games to modern gamesThe passing of Olympic traditions from one generation to another.Purity, effort for perfection, struggle for victory, and “peace and friendship”The light of spirit, knowledgeComplete t

18、he chart with the information from the text.Work in groups and describe each fact about the Olympics in the text in your own words.Key words:Key words:Olympic flagOlympic flag 5 rings; colours; unity Olympic mottoOlympic motto Pierre de Coubertin; not to win but to take part Olympic oathOlympic oath abide by; sportsmanship Torch and torch relayTorch and torch relay Los Angeles Games in 1932; Olympia, Greece; Berlin Games in 1936; remain lit E