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* * The Olympic Games The Games A general view of Ancient Olympia as it is today. 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. Asia Europe Africa America Oceania The five rings stand for friendship of five continents. unity equality open friendship 团结 平等 坦城 友谊 8. What are the official mascots for the Beijing Olympics? The Five Friendlies: Beibei, Jingjing, Huanhuan, Yingying and Nini, meaning “Beijing Huanying Ni”, or in English, “Welcome to Beijng.” Pausanias Li Yan Ancient Olympics Modern Olympics Pre-reading AN INTERVIEW interviewer[int?vju:?] interviewee[int?rvju:i: Pausanias Li yan Who is Pausanias? What does he want to do ? A Greek writer about 2000 years ago. He wants to find out about the present-day Olympic Games. Who is Li Yan? She is a volunteer for the 2008 Olympic Games. Fast Reading What is this interview mainly about? The similarities and differences about the ancient and modern Olympics. This interview is mainly about ____. Fast Reading What are the differences and similarities about the ancient and modern Olympics? 1.Both are held every _____________. 2.______are allowed to take part in both in ancient and modern Olympics. 3.The athletes compete not for money but for _______. 4.The mottos are the same. They are: ___________________. 5.Some events are the same, such as running _______________________ 6.Both are seen as____________________________. four years. Men honor Swifter, higher and stronger swimming , sailing