unit 2 the olympic games learn the new words the opening ceremony of the 28th olympic games starts...
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Unit 2 The Olympic Games
Learn the new words
The opening ceremony of the 28th Olympic Games starts at 20:45 at the Olympic Stadium in Athens, Greece, Aug.13, 2004. The Olympic Games returned to their ancient birthplace .
Let’s enjoy!Let’s enjoy!
Mascot
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What do the five rings mean? What do the five rings mean?
The five interlocking rings stand for friendship of five continents.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
America
higherswifter stronger
What is the Olympic motto( 口号 )?
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
5. The game is played by two strong people. One player tries to get the other down on the floor.
wrestling
football
Boxing
high jump
long jump
table tennis
diving
surfing
horse-riding
cycle riding
weight-lifting
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