人教版必修二英语Unit2The Olympic Games

warming up and reading

一、教学目标

1. 使学生掌握skimming和scanning阅读技能；

2. 使学生掌握warming up and reading 部分的重点单词和短语。

二、教学内容

1. Get to know some new words and phrases: ancient, compete, competitors, medal, magical, volunteer, homeland, regular, basis, athlete, admit, slave, nowadays, host, responsibility, replace, motto, swift, similarity, take part in, stand for, as well, used to, every four years

2. grasp the reading skills: skimming and scanning 三、重难点

1. learn about the spirit of the Olympic Games and the similarities and differences between modern Olympics and ancient Olympics.

2. get to remember the key words and expressions in this unit. 四、教学准备

A projector； multi-media; 五、教学过程 Step 1 leading in

Let students know what is Olympic Games and the differences between modern Olympic Games and ancient Olympic Games. Step 2. Comprehending Complete the tasks about the text

(一)、 Reading Comprehension

1. Why did Pausanias come to China from Ancient Greece? A. to watch the present-day Olympic Games

B. to find out about the present-day Olympic Games. C. to take part in the present-day Olympic Games D. to work as a volunteer for the 2008 Olympic Games 2. which of the following is TRUE about the Olympics Games? A. The Winter Olympics are held every two years.

B. any athlete from all over the world can take part in the Olympics. C. The Summer Olympics are usually held two years after the Winter Olympics.

D. The Winter and the Summer Olympics are held in the same year. 3. Where do all the competitors live?

A. A hotel B. A place hired by competitors. C. A restaurant D. A special village.

4. 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

5. Why do so many countries want to host the Olympic Games? A. To run faster, jump higher and throw further B. To get a great honor.

C. To make the country famous D. To make money

6. Why does Pausanias think people may be competing for money in the modern Olympic Games?

A. Because the winter can get medals B. Because the winter can be awarded

C. Because the olive wreaths have been replaced by medals

D. Because medals are made of gold

5. How does Pausanias feel when he hears the Olympic Games?

A. Surprised. B. Happy C. Sad D. angry (二)、Cloze（根据课文内容，依据语法规则完成短文）

The Olympics Games are the 1 (big) sports event in the world. There are two kind of Olympics Games. 2 is the Summer Olympics Games, and the other is the Winter Games. Both of them are held every four years. All countries can take part 3 their athletes reach the standard to be 4 (admit) to the games. Women are not only allowed to join in 5 play a very important role. A special village is built for the 6 (compete) to live in, including a main reception building, several stadiums for competitions, a gymnasium and seats for audience 7 watch the games. It is 8 great honor to host the Olympics Games. In addition, for many countries there’s just as much competition to host the Olympics Games 9 to win Olympics medals. Nowadays the olive wreath 10 (replace ) by medals. But it’s still all about being able to run faster, jump higher and throw further.

Step 3 learn language points 见课件