The Olympic games. Good morning .Do you like to do sports? Do you like the Olympic games?Why?Work in pairs and ask each other the following questions.1.Where did the ancient Olympic games start?2How many countries completed in the ancient Olympic games? 3.Who could not take part in the Olympic? 4When and where did the modern Olympic games start?5.Who was China s first gold medal winner and for what event?6.What are 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? Ask each other more questions about sports and yourselves. Comment on their activity. Now ask each other the following questions.1.Do you know any difference s between the ancient and modern Olympic games List two of them. 2.When and where will the next Olympic games be held? Now you must be thinking more about it.Now you read text and find out more. Ask each other any questions about the text. Do you have any questions to ask me? Let's learn some new words. Now let's listen to the text. Now let's read the text ourselves.Now let's listen to the text once more. Some language points.every four years,every fourth year ,every second year,every few years. We enjoy playing sports.compete,competition,There are competition s like skiing and ice skating.join in,take part in,take part. Not only are women allowed,but playing a very important role.as a matter of fact,in fact.It's a great responsibility but also a great HONOR to be chosen.I have as much money as you.stand for ,in charge of,be admitted to,as well,as well as,compete for,compete against,play an important part ,play an important part in.Fill in the blanks. 1Eating properly and l.p. exercising ________ (when regular )can make one enjoy a healthier and longer life. 2.This will help them build up a sense of__________. (responsible) since young. 3.She's in a situation,and she that someone will come and help her put through. ( hope)4.A large number of from the university to teach in the remote villages.Their work is well worth praising. (volunteer )5.All the excited ____ Who are relatively ____ Are._____ for the honour of winning the gold medal in the competition.( compete.) 6.________ are supposed to be honest about the. ________ .If you ________ your goods in a dishonest way,you will be fine . (advertis e)7.When they were free from work,they invited us to local events and let us know of an interesting __________( compete) to watch ,together with the story behind it.反思:通过学生自问自答和彼此的合作学习，交流了思想，锻炼了英语口语，我的学习我有在作主，学习更有主动性，因而也更有积极性。效果也较好。