高中英语 Unit2 the olympic games Warming up课件 新人教版必修2.pptVIP

ancient compete competitor take part in medal stand for adj. 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. 2. How many countries competed in the  ancient Olympic Games? 3. Who could not take part in the ancient  Olympic Games? 5. When and where did the modern  Olympic Games start? 6. Who was China’s first gold medal winner and for what event? 7. What are the three words that show the spirit of the Olympic Games? The Official Mascots of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Do you know any differences between the ancient and modern Olympic Games? List two of them. Coubertin was a French aristocrat (贵族) born on January 1, 1863. After examining the education of the German, British, and American children, Coubertin decided that it was exercise, more specifically sports, that made a well-rounded and vigorous person. Brainstorming Do you remember the moments? medals decorated with jade When and where was the 30th Summer Olympic Games held? The Modern Olympic Games Do you know him? Pierre de Coubertin He is best known as the founder of the International Olympic Committee. At an international congress on 23 June 1894 at the Sorbonne in Paris, Coubertin proposed a revival (恢复) of the ancient Olympic Games. The congress led to the establishment of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), of which de Coubertin became the general secretary. It was also decided that the first of these IOC-organised Olympics would take place in Athens, Greece and that they would be held every four years. Ancient Olympic Games 1 Only free citizens of one country could take part 2 Slaves and women could not take part (except women in chariot races) 3 Always in the same place 4 Only once every four years 5 Limited number of events which remained the same Modern Olympic Games 1 Competitors from many countries 2 All adults can take part if they reach the required standa