【浙江版】2013年高中英语人教版必修二《Unit2theolympicgames》Workbook课件.ppt

Unit 2;Task 1: Leading-in Do you know there is an event called “Marathon”? Do you think there was such an event in ancient Olympics? The Marathon was a modern event that was first introduced ;in the 1896 Olympic Games. The distance is 26 miles 385 yards or 42,195 kilometres. It’s a race in honor of Phidippides, an ancient runner. In the 5th century B.C, the Persians attacked Greece at Marathon near Athens. ;The Greeks were very worried and didn’t know what to do. They sent Phidippides to Sparta to ask for help for the battle…;Now listen to the tape and write down in one sentence how the hero of the story sent his message miles away.;1 What was Phidippides’ job as well a running? 2 Why did the Greek army go to Marathon? 3 Did Phidippides do what he was asked? How do you know?;1 What Phidippides’ as well a running? ;2 Why did the Greek army go to Marathon?;3 Did Phidippides do what he was asked? How do you know?;Prometheus is credited with bringing enlightenment to humans. Prometheus stole fire from the gods and gave it to humankind, bringing the power of warmth and light to the dark and miserable earth. ;Prometheus acted against the express wishes of the Olympian Gods, who wanted to keep the power of fire - enlightenment - for their exclusive use. ;luminosity;Task 1: Leading-in What can you see in the picture? Task 2: Read the statements and listen to the tape for information.;Task 3: Number the events on page 51 and discuss them in pairs. Answers: 5 —7 — 2 — 1 — 6 — 3 — 8 — 4 ;Listening text;Many people come to watch as I travel through their country to the host city. However, only the best athletes carry me! It’s a great honour and many athletes hope to get the chance to do so. The greatest honor is to be the last athlete who carries me into the stadium where the Games will be held. The last athlete gets the opportunity to light the Olympic fire. ;That fire will burn for the whole period of the Games and will only be put out when the Games end.