高中英語：Unit 2 The Olympic Games Reading（新人教必修2）

1、高一英語同步練習(xí)必修2 Unit 2 The Olympic Games第2課時 Reading基礎(chǔ)練習(xí)閱讀理解Baron Pierre de Coubertin was a Frenchman. At his time sports were not taught in French schools. De Coubertin believed that sports should go hand in hand with studies. He had an idea. His idea was to begin the Olympics all over again.Sports tea

2、chers of other countries liked de Coubertins ideas. So in 1896, the modern Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece. Since then the Olympics have been held once every four years, except three times, when there were wars.Before the start of the Olympic Games, runners carry lighted torch through many

3、 nations towards the stadium where the games will be held. These sportsmen are from different countries. Yet they work together to carry the Olympic torch. It is passed from runner to runner. When the last runner enters the stadium, he or she places the torch in a special basin filled with oil. It c

4、atches fire. It is then, only then, that the Olympic Games can begin.The Olympic flame（火焰）burns throughout the games. It is the flame of peace.1.Before 1896 French schools didnt teach . A. maths B. history C. sports D. chemistry2. De Coubertin . A. was the first man to start the Olympic Games B. hel

5、ped start the modern Olympic Games C. believed that sports were less important than studies D. failed to begin the modern Olympic Games3. According to this passage, the third modern Olympic Games should have been held in . A. 1915 B. 1924 C. 1896 D. 19044. Which of the following is NOT true?2 / 7 A.

6、 The Olympic Games dont begin until the basin of oil catches fire. B. The torch is carried from runner to runner through many countries. C. Runners who carry the torch can be men or women. D. After the start of the Olympics, the Olympic flame is put out.實(shí)戰(zhàn)演練一. 根據(jù)課文內(nèi)容填空The ancient Olympic Games began

7、 around the year 776 BC in _. At that time the young men _ in running, jumping and wrestling. But women were not allowed to _ _ _ the games in the past. The old Olympic Games _ about the year 393 AD. However, the first Olympic Games in _ times happened in the year 1896. But there were only 311 _ fro

8、m 13 countries. The Olympic _ is “_, Higher, and Stronger”. It means that every _ should try to _faster, _ higher, and _ further. 二. 單句改錯1.The ancient Greek Olympic Games was held every four years._2.Slaves and women were prevented competing._3. I like the performance, because many actors took part

9、in._4. It was foolish for him to cheat in the exam._5. I used to the weather in Beijing now._三. 漢譯英1. 奧林匹克運(yùn)動會每四年進(jìn)行一次。_2. 在北京奧運(yùn)會上,超過11000運(yùn)動員參加了比賽。_3. 你能用金錢替代母愛嗎？_4. 中國運(yùn)動員在很多項目上表現(xiàn)出色。_5. 我們?nèi)〉昧艘粋€又一個的勝利。_反饋檢測 閱讀理解In ancient times, the Olympic Games were held every four years at Olympia. The games were so

10、 important that even wars were stopped at the time they were held.The first Olympic Games were held in 776 B.C. At first, only one race (the sprint) was run. Later, the discus and javelin throw, broad jumping and wrestling were added. The Olympic Games were held for more than 1,000 years. They were

11、stopped by the Byzantine Emperor Theodosius in 394 A.D.The Games were revived in 1896 to promote understanding and friendship among nations. The first modern games were held in Athens, Greece. Young men and women came from all over the world to compete in various sports and represent their country.

12、They lived in an Olympic Village at the site of the games.The Olympic Games are organized and controlled by the International Olympic Commitee (IOC). It sets the general program, chooses the city where the games are to be held, and determines the standards of what is an amateur athlete. Each partici

13、pating country has a National Olympic Committee that is responsible for arranging the participation of the nations athletes in the games.1. What was the original aim of the ancient Olympic Games?A. To promote understanding and friendship among nations.B. To measure Greek history.C. To show their hon

14、or and respect to their ancestors.D. To face the Olympic Flag and take the Olympic Oath.2. What are the IOCs duties?A. To choose the city where the games are to be held.B. To make the arrangements for the nations athletesC. To organize and control the Olympic GamesD. To determine the standards of am

15、ateurism.3. What does the underlined word “revive” mean?A. 恢復(fù) B. 舉行 C. 尊敬 D. 投入使用 第2課時 Reading基礎(chǔ)練習(xí)1-4 CBDD一. 根據(jù)文章內(nèi)容填空Greece/competed/take part in /stopped/ modern/ competitors/ motto/ Swifter athlete/ run/ jump/ throw二. 單句改錯1. waswere 2. prevented后加 from 3. in去掉或in 后加 it 4. forof 5. I 后加 am 三.漢譯英 1.The Olympic Games are held every four years. 2.Mo