The Olympic Games

What do you know about the Olympic Games? Try this quiz and we will see who does the best.

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

Asia

AfricaEurope

Oceania

America

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

the five continents

9. What are the official mascots for the Beijing Olympics?

The five mascots are officially called

the Fuwa.

11. What’s the motto of Beijing Olympic Games?

10. How many gold medals did China win

in the 29th Beijing Olympic Games?

51

One world, one dream

12. Which country will the 2016 Olympic Games be held in?

Rio de Janeiro

Can you Name the events of the Olympic Games according to the following signs?

Events of the Olympic Games

Boxing Swimming

Cycling Diving

Events of the Olympic Games

Archery

Badminton

Baseball

Basketball

Events of the Olympic Games

Gymnastics Sailing

Horse riding Soccer

VS

The Ancient Olympic Games

The Modern Olympic Games

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sleep.

Let’s read the interview

Pausanias, a Greek writer who used to write about the Olympic Games

have an interview

interviewerinterviewee

Li Yan, a volunteer for the 2008 Olympic Games

Main idea:

It tells us the__________and the___________between the _______and________Olympics.

differencessimilarities

ancient modern

Scanning for specific information

Ancient Olympics

1 one set of Games

3 only competitors from Greece

2 no women or slaves can take part

P111(1) Find out the characteristics and similarities of the ancient and modern Olympics.

Modern Olympics

1. two main sets of Games

2. athletes can be admitted as competitors if they reach the standard

3.competitors from all over the world

4 .more than 250 events

5. Medals as prizes

Similarities

1 have running races

3 no prize money for winners

2 held every 4 years on a regular basis

4 seen as most important competition

1. Just Greece could take part in the ancient Olympic Games. 2. Slaves and women used to join in the Olympic Games.3. The Winter Olympics are usually held two years before the Summer Olympics. 4. There are many events like ice skating and volleyball which need snow and ice in the Winter Olympics.

True or false

5. The modern Olympic Games is hosted by different countries.

6. Both the Summer and Winter Olympics are held every two years. 7. There are running races in the Winter Olympics. 8. Every athlete can take part in the new Olympics. 9. The Olympics were born in Greece.

1. Where do all the competitors live?

A. A hotel.

B. A place hired by competitors.

C. A restaurant.

D. A special village.

(3) Choose the best answer.

2. Which of the following is included in

the Winter Olympic Games?

A. Skiing and ice skating.

B. Running and races.

C. Horse riding.

D. Swimming.

3. Why do so many countries want to

host the Olympic Games? A. Because it can bring in lots of money to

the host country. B. Because it can make the host country

win more medals. C. Because it’s a great responsibility and a

great honor. D. Because it can make the host country

stronger.

4. How does Pausanias feel when he hears the Olympic Games are also about being able to run faster, jump higher and throw further? A. Surprised. B. Happy. C. Sad. D. Astonished.

Discussion

Why do many countries want to host the Olympic Games while others do not? Use the mind map below to help you.

Reasons to host the Olympic Games

a great honour great responsibility

new investment

national pridenew sports facilities

tourism

P113

Reasons not to host the Olympic Games

too expensivemuch planning

pressure/ stress

accommodationmany stadiums

accidents/ attacks

I. Complete the passage with proper words, which will help you retell the text.

There are two sets of the Olympic Games — the Summer Olympics and the Winter Olympics, both of ________are held ________________. Athletes who have reached the ________(agree) standardwill ___________as competitors. In Winter Olympics, there are ___________(compete) like skiing and ice skating _______snow and ice are needed.

which

agreed

competitionswhere

every four years

be admitted

And that is _______they are called the Winter Olympic Games. While in Summer Olympic Games, athletes compete ______ the running races, swimming, sailing and all the team sports. For each Olympics, a special village _________(build) for athletes to live _____. Every country wants the opportunity to host the Olympics, because it is thought to be a great _______ to be chosen. The _______ of the Olympic Games is “________, Higher and Stronger.”

why

in

is builtin

honor motto

Swifter