↗The first Olympic
Games took place in Greece more than six hundred years ago. They had competitions not only in sport, but in music, speaking and theatre performances
as well. Only men could take part in them, but not women.
↗Then for one
thousand and five hundred years nothing was heard of them. The modern Olympic
Games began again in 1896 and nine countries took part in them. The Olympics
took place in Greece, but after that every four years the Olympics moved to
another city.
↗The Olympic Games
take place every four years. During the two world wars there were no Olympic
Games because they can’t take place in a country which is at war. During the
Olympic Games there are competitions in many kinds of sport like running,
jumping, swimming, athletics and others.
↗Winter Olympic
Games first took place in 1924, and they were the same year as the summer Olympic
Games. But after starting in1994, the Winter Olympic Games take place two years
after Summer Games. Sportsmen from many countries take part in skiing, hockey,
skating and other sports.
➷Choose the correct answer.
1. Where were the first Olympics?
a) in Rome; b) in Greece; c) in Egypt.
2. How many events were there?
a) one; b) three; c) two.
3. What was the prize for the winner at the first games?
a) a plum; b) an orange; c) an apple.
4. How often are the Olympics held?
a) every five years; b) every three years; c) every four years.
5. How many prizes are there for each event?
a) one; b) three; c) two
6. Are there Winter Olympic Games?
a) Yes, there are; b) No, there aren’t; c) Every two years.
7. How many rings does the Olympic flag have?
a) four; b) six; c) seven
8. The Olympic flag shows the colours of ...
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