S4: Men are allowed to take part both in ancient and modern Olympics.

S5: Some events are the same, such as running, jumping, shooting and throwing. T: The five students have given us the similarities. Who can describe the differences? S6: There were not Winter Olympics in the past.

S7: Now competitors are from all over the world. But in the ancient times, only the people in Greece could take part the Olympics Games.

S8: Only men were allowed to take part in the past, now women are also allowed. S9: In the past, winners got the olive wreath as the prize. Now competitors compete for medals.

S10: The events and athletes in modern time are more than those in the past. S11: There is a special village for the competitors to live in, a stadium for

competitions, a gymnasium for those who watch the games now. But there were not such places in the ancient times.

T: Just now we have discussed the differences and the similarities of the ancient and modern Olympics. I think you have learned much about the Olympic Games. Can you describe the ancient and modern Olympic Games in your own words? You can refer to the questions in Warming up on page 9.Think about them and try to describe them. A few minutes later.

T: Who would like to have a try to describe the ancient Olympics?

S1: The ancient Olympic Games began in Greece and were held from 776 B.C. to A.D. 393. It was held every four years. At that time, there were not so many sports as today. And women were not allowed to take part in the games. There were not Winter Olympics at that time. Winners got the olive wreath as the prize. The motto was Swifter, Higher and Stronger.

T: Good! Who would like to have a try to describe the modern Olympics?

S2: The modern Olympic Games began in 1896. They’re held every four years. There are many new sports in the Olympics. In the Summer Olympics there are over 250 different sports. Women are not only allowed to join in but also play a very important role. Now the competitors compete for medals. The motto is Swifter,

Higher and Stronger.

T: Very good. Now let’s come to Part 1 of Comprehending on Page 11. You can fill in the form by yourselves. Then look at the 3 questions in Part 2. Please read the passage again to answer to the questions.

Ask some students to answer the questions and at the same time check the answers. T: What amazed Pausanias about the Olympic Games? S: All countries can take part in the Olympic Games.

S: There are over 250 sports and women are allowed to join in now. S: There is much modern equipment.

T: Yes! All these things amazed Pausanias about the Olympic Games. Why does he think Athens and Beijing should feel proud?

S: It’s just as much a competition to host the Olympics as to win an Olympic medal. T: Good! Why does he think people may be competing for money in modern Olympic Games?

S: Because the olive wreath has been replaced by medals, and the medals perhaps have something to do with money.

T: Good! I am glad you have understood this article very well. Step V The analysis of the passage Language points:

1. I lived in what you call “Ancient Greece”.

This sentence is an Objective Clause led by what. ‘what you call “Ancient Greece” ’ is served as the object of in. “What” is served as the object of call. It can’t be replaced with other words. e.g. I will do what I can to help you. 2. every four years = every fourth year

3. Women are not only allowed to join in but play a very important role, especially in...

allow sb. to do sth.

e.g. His mother doesn’t allow him to go out. allow doing sth.

e.g. We won’t allow smoking here.

join in It means taking part in a kind of activity. join: to be a member of sth. play a role in = play a part in 4. as well as=and

e.g. On Sundays, his landlady provided dinner as well as breakfast.

Note: If the phrase joins two parts as the subject, the verb form should agree with the first subject.

e.g. Your brother as well as you is very kind to me. 5. It’s a great honor. honor

[U] sing. reputation for greatness, good behavior, truthfulness, etc e.g. He is fighting for the honor of his country. [C] sing. a person or thing that brings credit to sth. / sb.

There are some other words like it: success, failure, shock, surprise e.g. He’s an honor of his family. Main idea

T: We have finished the passage. I will ask a student to sum up what we have learned. S: Through the comparison between the ancient and modern Olympic Games, we have learned the differences and the similarities between them. Now we can have a deep understanding of the Games. From the passage, we can also know that the Olympic Games are developing and improving. It’s our duty to make the Olympic Games better and healthier. We know that the principal in 2008 Beijing Olympic Games is Green Olympic Games. It shows that people are paying more and more attention to our environment. Writing skills

This passage introduces the Olympic Games in a very interesting way. It adopts the dialogue between Pausanias who lived in 2000 years ago and a Chinese girl in modern world. Through their dialogue, the differences and similarities between the ancient and modern Olympic Games are made well known to the readers. The questions in

Warming up and Pre-reading are also served as the references to the passage. In all, this part is written with a clear clue to realize the aim of introducing the Olympic Games.

Step VI Discussion

T: Discuss this question in groups: Why do many countries want to host the Olympic Games while others do not? Use the mind map below to help you. Then prepare for a class discussion. Put forward your ideas and give reasons for your choices. T: Why do many countries want to host the Olympic Games?

S: Hosting the games has a major effect on the economy and brings international prestige to the country. Thousands and thousands of visitors come to the games and the host cities are permanently improved. By planting trees and creating parks, the city becomes more attractive for tourists.

S: It helps to strengthen the spirit of patriotism and also can create more job opportunities and improve the quality of employment.

S: The Olympic Games is the world's largest and highest level, and most widely influential sports event. The people of all countries enhance mutual understanding and friendship and safeguarding peace in the world event. Besides, the hosting of the Olympic Games is not only a country's comprehensive strength of the comprehensive test, but also to expand a country’ influence around the world, and at the same time promote their own development as a good opportunity. T: Well done! Why do many countries don’t want to host the Olympic Games? S: Preparing for the Olympics Games is a huge undertaking. Just like the athletes, the host city spends years getting ready for the event. Before deciding which city will host the Olympic Games, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has to examine bids from all over the world. Bidding for the games begins about ten years in advance. Without preparing a very strong bid1, a city will not win the competition to host the games.

S: Hosting the Olympic Games take so long time and so much money to prepare. Building the infrastructure costs huge amounts of money. Holding the World Cup in 2002 in Japan and South Korea, for example, meant that ten new stadiums had