Unit 2 The Olympic Games

1. 人教版高中英语必修2 Unit 2 The Olympic Games -- Background Information 东莞市东方明珠学校 潘黔英 华南师范大学外文学院 梁敬婉

2. Quiz 1. Which one is the emblem of the 2016 Summer Olympics? C. D. A. B.

3. Quiz 2. The Olympic Rings consists of 5 intertwined rings of different colors. From left to right, what do the colors stand for? A. Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania, America B. Europe, America, Africa ,Oceania, Asia C. America, Asia, Africa ,Oceania, Europe D. America, Asia, Africa ,Europe, Oceania

4. Quiz 3. What is Spirit of the Olympic Movement? faster, higher, stronger 4. When was the first Summer Youth Games held? A. 2001 B. 2004 C. 2010 D. 2005 5. Up until now, how many Summer Olympic Games have been held? A. 28 B. 29 C. 30 D. 31

6. The Olympic Games The modern Olympic Games are the leading international sporting event featuring summer and winter sports competitions in which thousands of athletes across the planet participate in a variety of competitions. The Olympic Games are held every four years, with the Summer and Winter alternating by occurring every four years but two years apart. Their creation was inspired by the ancient Olympic Games, which were held in Olympia, Greece, from the 8th century BC to the 4th century AD.

7. Words for Olymipics The International Olympics Committee (国际奥委会) The president

8. opening ceremony The Olympic torch 

9. Olympic Delegation (奥运代表团)

10. Olive Wreath For the ancient Greeks, the Olive tree was a symbol of peace, wisdom and victory. An olive wreath was made and used to crown the ancient Olympic champions. victory ceremony/ awarding ceremony gold medal sliver medal bronze medal

11. closing ceremony

12. Summary 金牌 gold medal 奥运火炬 Olympic torch 橄榄桂冠 silver medal olive wreath 银牌 awarding / victory ceremony 铜牌 bronze medal 颁奖仪式 opening ceremony 闭幕式 closing ceremony 开幕式 国际 奥委会 International Olympics Committee 奥运会 代表团 Olympic delegation

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