Pass.swf

The Olympic Games776 BC----Athens

lasted 5 days

All the wars would stop

only man could watch

slaves were prevented from competing.

The antient Olympic GamesTime:

Place:

Athletes:

Sports games:

776BC—393AD

In Athens of Greece

Only men, no women

Many sports were the same as they are now

The ancient OlympicsWrestling

DiscusHorse racing

Boxing

The modern Olympic GamesTime:

Place:

Athletes:

Sports games:

1896

Many places in the world

Anybody of every country

Several hundred kinds

--until

now

Competition

A B C 19061896 776BC

A

B

C

When and where were the first modern Olympic Games held?

1986 in Sydney

1896 in Athens

1698 in New York

A B C

How many gold medals did China win in the 2000 Olympic Games?

16 28 36

How many gold medals did China win in the 2004 Olympic Games?

A B C32 63 17

How often are the Olymic Games held?

Every four years

What does the Olympic flag mean?

Background color: white

Shapes: 5 rings joined together

Symbolic( 象征 ) of peace

the friendship of the 5 continents

Europe

Asia Oceania

AmericaAfrica

For the Ancient Greeks, the olive tree was asymbol of peace, wisdom and victory.

An olive wreath was made, and used to crownthe Ancient Olympic champions.

Olive wreath

medal silver medalbronze medal

gold medal (champion)

The Olympic motto

What is the Olympic motto?

Swifter Higher Stronger

Every athlete should try to run faster, jump higher, and throw further. They do their best to win medals.

What is the meaning?

When will the next Olympic Games be held?

Where will the next Olympic Games be held?

It will be held in 2008.

It will be held in Beijing.

China will host the Olympic Games in 2008.

Beijing will be the host city.

1. This is a very fast game. Each of the two teams has five players ,and thegame is played for four periods ( 场次 ) of twelve minutes each. The players tryto put the ball into a "basket." It is useful if you are very tall.

basketball

2. This game must be played in water by several players. One who first reaches the finishing line is the winner.

swimming

3. The game is played by two teams of six players each. Each team can hit the ball up to three times, but not more than three times. Then the ball must land on the other side of the net ( 网 ). It is useful if you have tall players in your team.

volleyball

4. Several athletes take turns to fire at something with a gun.

shooting

2. The game is played by two strong people. One player tries to get the other down on the floor.

wrestling

football

high jump

long jump

table tennis

diving

surfing

horse-riding

cycle riding

weight-lifting

judo