广东省汕头市潮南实验学校高中英语必修2课件：unit2 Reading.ppt

Women are not only _______ to join in but playing a very _________ role. A ______ ______ 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. It’s a great ______ to host the Olympic Games. allowed important special village stadium gymnasium honor The Olive wreath has been ________ by medals. But it’s still about being able to run _______, jump _______ and throw _______. swifter higher further replaced Do you like watching the Olympic Games? What do you know about the Olympic Games? Asia Europe Africa America Oceania The Olympic flag stands for five continents. The Olympic symbol The Olympic motto is “swifter, higher, stronger”. 1. Where did the ancient Olympic Games start? Olympia (Greece). 2. How many countries competed in the ancient Olympic Games? One (Greece). 3. Who could not take part in the ancient Olympic Games? Slaves and women. 4. When and where did the modern Olympic Games start? Athens in 1896. 5. Who was China’s first gold medal winner and for what event? Xu Haifeng for shooting. 6. What are the three words that show the spirit of Olympic Games? Swifter, Higher, Stronger. 7. What do the five rings on the Olympic flag stand for? The five continents. 8. What are the official mascots for the Beijing Olympics? The five mascots are officially called the Five Fuwas. They are Beibei, the fish; Jingjing, the panda; Huanhuan, the Olympic flame; 1. Liu Xiang didn’t _________ against Johnson for the gold medal in the 29th Olympics. 2. The number of ___________ taking part in the games is strictly limited. 3. This is a society full of fierce ___________. 4. An athlete must have a __________ spirit. compete competitors competition competitive 【即学活用】用适当的介词填空。 ①He is hoping to compete __ the London marathon. ②Tom competed ___________ five other athletes _