Unit2 The Olympic GamesPeriod 1 Warming upI. Teaching aims and demands1. Learn and master the new words and expressions in this period.2. Train the reading and speaking ability.3. Train the ability to use the Internet to search for some useful information.II. Teaching important and difficult pointsTrain the reading ability—skimming and scanning.Step1 Warming up【知识链接】你对奥运会了解吗？试着翻译以下词汇Emblem (会徽) Motto (口号)Torch (火炬)Mascot (吉祥物)Stadium (体育馆)Green Olympics _________ The Olympic flag __________Test your knowledge with this quiz.1.How often are the Olympic Games held?A. once every 2 yearsB. once every 4 yearsC. once every 3 years2. What events were there in the ancient Olympic Games?A. Running, jumping, shooting, throwing, wrestling,B. Table tennis, jumping, volleyball, swimming3. When did the ancient Olympic Games stop?A. 398 ADB. 393AD4. How many competitors from how many country competed in 1896 Olympic Games?A. There were 311 competitors from 13 countries.B. There were 1131 competitors from 113 countries.5. When did China first take part in the Olympic Games?A. In 1932B. In 19406. What’s the motto of Beijing Olympic Games?A. welcome to BeijingB. new Beijing, new OlympicsC. One world, one dream.7. How many competitors from how many country take part in the 27th Summer Olympics in Sydney?A.Over 10,000 athletes; 199 countriesB. Over 10,000 athletes; 184 countries8 .How many gold medals did China get in the 2008 Beijing Olympics?A. 50B. 49C.51【基础导学】Part 1：Work in pairs and ask each other the following questions.1. Where did the ancient Olympic Games start? ________________________2. How many countries competed in the ancient Olympic Games? __________________3. Who couldn’t take part in the ancient Olympic Games? _____________________4. When and where did the modern Olympic Games start? ______________________5. Who was China’s first gold medal winner and for what event? ______________________6. What was the three words that show the spirit of the Olympic Games? ________________7. What do the five rings on the Olympic flag stand for? _____________________8. What are the official mascots for the Beijing Olympics? ___________________________The five interlocking rings stand for friendship of five continents.Blue =Europe Black =Africa Red =America Yellow =Asia Green =OceaniaPart 2：重点单词和短语：1._________ vi 比赛，竞争2._________ adj 巫术的，魔术的，有魔力的3._________ n 志愿兵/者adj 志愿的，义务的4.________ adj 规则的，定期的，常规的5.________ n 基础，根据6.________ n 运动员，运动选手7.________ adv 现今，现在8.________ vt 做东，主办，招待n 主人9.________ n 责任，职责10._________ vt 取代，替代，替换11._________ adj 快的，迅速的12.take part in/join in 参加13.the spirit of ……精神、宗旨、灵魂ed to 过去常常15.find out 查明，找出16.every four years 每四年，每隔三年17.all over the world （遍及）全世界18.stand for 代表，象征pete with/against 和……竞争pete for…为……而竞争21.be admitted to 获准进入，被···录取22.be admitted as 作为…被接受23.reach the standard 达到……水平、标准24.play an important role/part in 在……方面扮演重要角色（起重要作用）25.as well 也，又，还26.have (no) chance of doing sth. 有（没）做……的机会27.go with 伴随，与……搭配28.hear of 听说29.make sure 确定30.take turns 轮流31.one after another 一个接一个Unit2 The Olympic GamesPeriod 2 Language points in warming upTeaching aims：1. learn more about Olympic Games and discuss about them in English .2. master some words and phrases： compete, stand for, take part inTeaching important points：some new words and expressions一．知识点学习1. compete vi 比赛，竞争归纳：(1) compete with / against sb 和某人对抗，竞争Compete for sth 竞争某物Compete in 参加···比赛/竞争(2) competitor 竞争者competition竞争，比赛Competitive 竞争性的，比赛性的练习：选词填空(1) Many students in middle schools dislike competing in speech-giving.很多中学生不喜欢参加演讲比赛。
(2)About 100 persons will compete for this position in the government office.大约100人将会竞聘这个政府部门的岗位。
(3) As a matter of fact, competitors for the same goal usually develop a poorrelationship with each other.事实上，同一个目标的竞争对手们往往关系不好。
(4) Many competitions have been held in order to find the right person for the job. 为了找到这项工作的合适人选，已经实行了多项竞赛。
(5) To get a scholarship, you will have to take part in many competitive examinations.要想获得奖学金，你就得参加很多遴选考试。
(6) We can’t _____ other countries in trade if we don’t develop our national economy.A. compete forB. compete againstC. catch upD. catch with2. take part in 参加，参与易混辨析：join, join in, join sb in (doing) sth, take part in, attend(1) join “参加”, 指加入党派，社会团体，军队等，并成为其中一员。
(2) join in 表示“参加某种活动”, in即可为介词，也可为副词。
(3) join sb in (doing) sth 表示“参加某人所从事的活动”，和某人一起做某事。
(4) take part in 指参加群众性的活动，会议并在其中起作用。