Olympic Games Famous Athletes SPORT Health is above wealth. A healthy mind in a healthy body. - презентация

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2 Olympic Games Famous Athletes SPORT

3 Health is above wealth. A healthy mind in a healthy body.

4 Why do people go in for sport? It makes … It gives … It helps …

5 LISTENING COMPREHENSION History of the Olympics start

6 History of the Olympics Vocabulary Work Vocabulary Work

7 Find the Russian equivalent запрещать быстрее принимать участие принимать участие соревноваться в соревноваться в представлять проводиться атлет бег спортивное событие спортивное событие Олимпийские игры Олимпийские игры предложить соединённые кольца соединённые кольца чтить, почитать чтить, почитать an athletic event menuback

8 Find the Russian equivalent запрещать быстрее принимать участие принимать участие соревноваться в соревноваться в представлять проводиться атлет бег спортивное событие спортивное событие Олимпийские игры Олимпийские игры предложить соединённые кольца соединённые кольца чтить, почитать чтить, почитать an athlete an athletic event an athletic event menuback

9 Find the Russian equivalent запрещать быстрее принимать участие принимать участие соревноваться в соревноваться в представлять проводиться атлет бег спортивное событие Олимпийские игры Олимпийские игры предложить соединённые кольца соединённые кольца чтить, почитать чтить, почитать a foot race an athlete an athlete an athletic event an athletic event menuback

10 Find the Russian equivalent запрещать быстрее принимать участие принимать участие соревноваться в соревноваться в представлять проводиться атлетбег спортивное событие Олимпийские игры Олимпийские игры предложить соединённые кольца соединённые кольца чтить, почитать чтить, почитать to honor an athlete an athlete a foot race a foot race an athletic event an athletic event menuback

11 Find the Russian equivalent запрещать быстрее принимать участие принимать участие соревноваться в соревноваться в представлять проводиться атлетбег спортивное событие Олимпийские игры Олимпийские игры предложить соединённые кольца соединённые кольца чтить, почитать to ban an athlete an athlete a foot race a foot race an athletic event an athletic event to honor to honor menuback

12 Find the Russian equivalent запрещать быстрее принимать участие принимать участие соревноваться в соревноваться в представлять проводиться атлетбег спортивное событие Олимпийские игры Олимпийские игры предложить соединённые кольца соединённые кольца чтить, почитать to compete in to ban to ban an athlete an athlete a foot race a foot race an athletic event an athletic event to honor to honor menuback

13 Find the Russian equivalent запрещать быстрее принимать участие принимать участие соревноваться в представлять проводиться атлетбег спортивное событие Олимпийские игры Олимпийские игры предложить соединённые кольца соединённые кольца чтить, почитать linked rings to ban to ban to compete in to compete in an athlete an athlete a foot race a foot race an athletic event an athletic event to honor to honor menuback

14 Find the Russian equivalent запрещать быстрее принимать участие принимать участие соревноваться в представлять проводиться атлетбег спортивное событие Олимпийские игры Олимпийские игры предложить соединённые кольца чтить, почитать to represent to ban to ban to compete in to compete in an athlete an athlete a foot race a foot race an athletic event an athletic event linked rings linked rings to honor to honor menuback

15 Find the Russian equivalent запрещать быстрее принимать участие принимать участие соревноваться в представлять проводиться атлетбег спортивное событие Олимпийские игры Олимпийские игры предложить соединённые кольца чтить, почитать swifter to ban to ban to compete in to compete in to represent to represent an athlete an athlete a foot race a foot race an athletic event an athletic event linked rings linked rings to honor to honor menuback

16 Find the Russian equivalent запрещатьбыстрее принимать участие принимать участие соревноваться в представлять проводиться проводитьсяатлетбег спортивное событие Олимпийские игры Олимпийские игры предложить соединённые кольца чтить, почитать to be held to ban to ban swifter swifter to compete in to compete in to represent to represent an athlete an athlete a foot race a foot race an athletic event an athletic event linked rings linked rings to honor to honor menuback

17 Find the Russian equivalent запрещатьбыстрее принимать участие принимать участие соревноваться в представлятьпроводитьсяатлетбег спортивное событие Олимпийские игры Олимпийские игры предложить соединённые кольца чтить, почитать to take part to ban to ban swifter swifter to compete in to compete in to represent to represent to be held to be held an athlete an athlete a foot race a foot race an athletic event an athletic event linked rings linked rings to honor to honor menuback

18 Find the Russian equivalent запрещатьбыстрее принимать участие соревноваться в представлятьпроводитьсяатлетбег спортивное событие Олимпийские игры Олимпийские игры предложить соединённые кольца чтить, почитать Olympic competition to ban to ban swifter swifter to take part to take part to compete in to compete in to represent to represent to be held to be held an athlete an athlete a foot race a foot race an athletic event an athletic event linked rings linked rings to honor to honor menuback

19 Find the Russian equivalent запрещатьбыстрее принимать участие соревноваться в представлятьпроводитьсяатлетбег спортивное событие Олимпийские игры предложить соединённые кольца чтить, почитать to propose to ban to ban swifter swifter to take part to take part to compete in to compete in to represent to represent to be held to be held an athlete an athlete a foot race a foot race an athletic event an athletic event Olympic competition Olympic competition linked rings linked rings to honor to honor menuback

20 Wonderful ! запрещатьбыстрее принимать участие соревноваться в представлятьпроводитьсяатлетбег спортивное событие Олимпийские игры предложить соединённые кольца чтить, почитать to ban to ban swifter swifter to take part to take part to compete in to compete in to represent to represent to be held to be held an athlete an athlete a foot race a foot race an athletic event an athletic event Olympic competition Olympic competition to propose to propose linked rings linked rings to honor to honor menunextback

21 Choose the correct variant (click on the most suitable word or phrase to fill in the gap) were spent were spent was completed was completed were played were played were held were held The Games … every four years in summer. menuback

22 Choose the correct variant (click on the most suitable word or phrase to fill in the gap) were spent was completed were played were held The Games were held every four years in summer. menunextback

23 Choose the correct variant (click on the most suitable word or phrase to fill in the gap) the Zeuss Games the Zeuss Games the Olympic competition the Olympic competition the Victory Games the Victory Games The games organized in Olympia were called …. menuback

24 Choose the correct variant (click on the most suitable word or phrase to fill in the gap) the Zeuss Games the Olympic competition the Victory Games The games organized in Olympia were called the Olympic competition. menunextback

25 Choose the correct variant (click on the most suitable word or phrase to fill in the gap) Wiser, Stronger, Slimmer Wiser, Stronger, Slimmer Swifter, Smarter, Taller Swifter, Smarter, Taller Swifter, Higher, Stronger Swifter, Higher, Stronger The Olympic saying is ………. menuback

26 Choose the correct variant (click on the most suitable word or phrase to fill in the gap) Wiser, Stronger, Slimmer Swifter, Smarter, Taller Swifter, Higher, Stronger The Olympic saying is Swifter, Higher, Stronger. menunextback

27 Choose the correct variant (click on the most suitable word or phrase to fill in the gap) hated liked honored amused Ancient Greeks … their gods. menuback

28 Choose the correct variant (click on the most suitable word or phrase to fill in the gap) hatedlikedhonoredamused Ancient Greeks honored their gods. menunextback

29 Choose the correct variant (click on the most suitable word or phrase to fill in the gap) had to had to were invited were invited were not allowed were not allowed didnt want didnt want Women … to take part in the Olympic Games. menuback

30 Choose the correct variant (click on the most suitable word or phrase to fill in the gap) had to were invited were not allowed didnt want Women were not allowed to take part in the Olympic Games. menunextback

31 Choose the correct variant (click on the most suitable word or phrase to fill in the gap) linked rings linked rings a bear a bear Nike a dove of peace a dove of peace The contemporary symbol of the Olympic Games is …. menuback

32 Choose the correct variant (click on the most suitable word or phrase to fill in the gap) linked rings a bear Nike a dove of peace The contemporary symbol of the Olympic Games is linked rings. menunextback

33 Listening 1.Which ancient city held the first Olympic Games? 2.Who was honored by the ancient Greeks? 3.Who banned the Olympic Games? 4. Who proposed the celebration of sports like the ancient games of Greece? Listen to the radio program about the History of the Olympics and get ready to answer the following questions: start the sound menunextback

34 Now answer the questions: 1. Which ancient city held the first Olympic Games? Click to see the answer menunextback

35 Now answer the questions: 1. Which ancient city held the first Olympic Games? The first Olympic competition was held in the ancient Greek city of Olympia. The first Olympic competition was held in the ancient Greek city of Olympia. menunextback

36 Now answer the questions: 1. Which ancient city held the first Olympic Games? The first Olympic competition was held in the ancient Greek city of Olympia. The first Olympic competition was held in the ancient Greek city of Olympia. 2. Who was honored by the ancient Greeks? Click to see the answer menunextback

37 Now answer the questions: 1. Which ancient city held the first Olympic Games? The first Olympic competition was held in the ancient Greek city of Olympia. The first Olympic competition was held in the ancient Greek city of Olympia. 2. Who was honored by the ancient Greeks? They honored the Greek god, Zeus. They honored the Greek god, Zeus. menunextback

38 Now answer the questions: 1. Which ancient city held the first Olympic Games? The first Olympic competition was held in the ancient Greek city of Olympia. The first Olympic competition was held in the ancient Greek city of Olympia. 2. Who was honored by the ancient Greeks? They honored the Greek god, Zeus. They honored the Greek god, Zeus. 3. Who banned the Olympic Games? Click to see the answer menunextback

39 Now answer the questions: 1. Which ancient city held the first Olympic Games? The first Olympic competition was held in the ancient Greek city of Olympia. The first Olympic competition was held in the ancient Greek city of Olympia. 2. Who was honored by the ancient Greeks? They honored the Greek god, Zeus. They honored the Greek god, Zeus. 3. Who banned the Olympic Games? The ancient Romans banned them in the 4th century. The ancient Romans banned them in the 4th century. menunextback

40 Now answer the questions: 1. Which ancient city held the first Olympic Games? The first Olympic competition was held in the ancient Greek city of Olympia. The first Olympic competition was held in the ancient Greek city of Olympia. 2. Who was honored by the ancient Greeks? They honored the Greek god, Zeus. They honored the Greek god, Zeus. 3. Who banned the Olympic Games? The ancient Romans banned them in the 4th century. The ancient Romans banned them in the 4th century. 4. Who proposed the celebration of sports like the ancient games of Greece? Click to see the answer menunextback

41 Good ! 1. Which ancient city held the first Olympic Games? The first Olympic competition was held in the ancient Greek city of Olympia. The first Olympic competition was held in the ancient Greek city of Olympia. 2. Who was honored by the ancient Greeks? They honored the Greek god, Zeus. They honored the Greek god, Zeus. 3. Who banned the Olympic Games? The ancient Romans banned them in the 4th century. The ancient Romans banned them in the 4th century. 4. Who proposed the celebration of sports like the ancient games of Greece? Baron Pierre de Coubertin of France proposed the world celebration of sports like the ancient games of Greece. Baron Pierre de Coubertin of France proposed the world celebration of sports like the ancient games of Greece. menunextback

42 Listen to the radio program again and get ready to fill in the gaps: 1.The first Olympic competition was held in the ancient Greek city of Olympia more than … years ago. 2.The name of the correspondent is …. 3.At the first Olympics, men took part in …. 4.The celebrations were held to honor the Greek god, …. 5.Greece held the Olympic games every … years for the next … thousand years. 6.The ancient Romans banned them in the … century. 7.The modern Olympic games began more than … years ago. start the sound menunextback

43 Read the script of the radio program and choose the correct form of the verbs. History of the Olympics The first Olympic competition (was, had been held, was held) in the ancient Greek city of Olympia more than two thousand seven hundred years ago. The modern day summer Olympics (begin, has begun, began) today in the Greek capital, Athens. Gwen Outen (has told, tells, is telling) us more about the Olympic Games. The first Olympic competition (was, had been held, was held) in the ancient Greek city of Olympia more than two thousand seven hundred years ago. The modern day summer Olympics (begin, has begun, began) today in the Greek capital, Athens. Gwen Outen (has told, tells, is telling) us more about the Olympic Games.washad been held was heldwashad been held was held At the first Olympics, men (had taken, took, were taking) part in foot races during celebrations to honor the Greek god, Zeus. More races and sports (had been added, were added, added) later. At the first Olympics, men (had taken, took, were taking) part in foot races during celebrations to honor the Greek god, Zeus. More races and sports (had been added, were added, added) later. Greece (hold, held, had held) these Olympic games every four years for the next 1,000 years. The ancient Romans (were banning, banned, had banned) them in the 4th century. Greece (hold, held, had held) these Olympic games every four years for the next 1,000 years. The ancient Romans (were banning, banned, had banned) them in the 4th century. The modern Olympic games (had begun, began, are beginning) more than one hundred years ago. Baron Pierre de Coubertin of France (had proposed, proposed, was proposing) a world celebration of sports like the ancient games of Greece. The modern Olympic games (had begun, began, are beginning) more than one hundred years ago. Baron Pierre de Coubertin of France (had proposed, proposed, was proposing) a world celebration of sports like the ancient games of Greece. menuback

44 Read the script of the radio program and choose the correct form of the verbs. History of the Olympics The first Olympic competition (was, had been held, was held) in the ancient Greek city of Olympia more than two thousand seven hundred years ago. The modern day summer Olympics (begin, has begun, began) today in the Greek capital, Athens. Gwen Outen (has told, tells, is telling) us more about the Olympic Games. The first Olympic competition (was, had been held, was held) in the ancient Greek city of Olympia more than two thousand seven hundred years ago. The modern day summer Olympics (begin, has begun, began) today in the Greek capital, Athens. Gwen Outen (has told, tells, is telling) us more about the Olympic Games.beginhas begunbeganbeginhas begunbegan At the first Olympics, men (had taken, took, were taking) part in foot races during celebrations to honor the Greek god, Zeus. More races and sports (had been added, were added, added) later. At the first Olympics, men (had taken, took, were taking) part in foot races during celebrations to honor the Greek god, Zeus. More races and sports (had been added, were added, added) later. Greece (hold, held, had held) these Olympic games every four years for the next 1,000 years. The ancient Romans (were banning, banned, had banned) them in the 4th century. Greece (hold, held, had held) these Olympic games every four years for the next 1,000 years. The ancient Romans (were banning, banned, had banned) them in the 4th century. The modern Olympic games (had begun, began, are beginning) more than one hundred years ago. Baron Pierre de Coubertin of France (had proposed, proposed, was proposing) a world celebration of sports like the ancient games of Greece. The modern Olympic games (had begun, began, are beginning) more than one hundred years ago. Baron Pierre de Coubertin of France (had proposed, proposed, was proposing) a world celebration of sports like the ancient games of Greece. menuback

45 Read the script of the radio program and choose the correct form of the verbs. History of the Olympics The first Olympic competition (was, had been held, was held) in the ancient Greek city of Olympia more than two thousand seven hundred years ago. The modern day summer Olympics (begin, has begun, began) today in the Greek capital, Athens. Gwen Outen (has told, tells, is telling) us more about the Olympic Games. The first Olympic competition (was, had been held, was held) in the ancient Greek city of Olympia more than two thousand seven hundred years ago. The modern day summer Olympics (begin, has begun, began) today in the Greek capital, Athens. Gwen Outen (has told, tells, is telling) us more about the Olympic Games.has toldtellsis tellinghas toldtellsis telling At the first Olympics, men (had taken, took, were taking) part in foot races during celebrations to honor the Greek god, Zeus. More races and sports (had been added, were added, added) later. At the first Olympics, men (had taken, took, were taking) part in foot races during celebrations to honor the Greek god, Zeus. More races and sports (had been added, were added, added) later. Greece (hold, held, had held) these Olympic games every four years for the next 1,000 years. The ancient Romans (were banning, banned, had banned) them in the 4th century. Greece (hold, held, had held) these Olympic games every four years for the next 1,000 years. The ancient Romans (were banning, banned, had banned) them in the 4th century. The modern Olympic games (had begun, began, are beginning) more than one hundred years ago. Baron Pierre de Coubertin of France (had proposed, proposed, was proposing) a world celebration of sports like the ancient games of Greece. The modern Olympic games (had begun, began, are beginning) more than one hundred years ago. Baron Pierre de Coubertin of France (had proposed, proposed, was proposing) a world celebration of sports like the ancient games of Greece. menuback

46 Read the script of the radio program and choose the correct form of the verbs. History of the Olympics The first Olympic competition (was, had been held, was held) in the ancient Greek city of Olympia more than two thousand seven hundred years ago. The modern day summer Olympics (begin, has begun, began) today in the Greek capital, Athens. Gwen Outen (has told, tells, is telling) us more about the Olympic Games. The first Olympic competition (was, had been held, was held) in the ancient Greek city of Olympia more than two thousand seven hundred years ago. The modern day summer Olympics (begin, has begun, began) today in the Greek capital, Athens. Gwen Outen (has told, tells, is telling) us more about the Olympic Games. At the first Olympics, men (had taken, took, were taking) part in foot races during celebrations to honor the Greek god, Zeus. More races and sports (had been added, were added, added) later. At the first Olympics, men (had taken, took, were taking) part in foot races during celebrations to honor the Greek god, Zeus. More races and sports (had been added, were added, added) later.had takentookwere takinghad takentookwere taking Greece (hold, held, had held) these Olympic games every four years for the next 1,000 years. The ancient Romans (were banning, banned, had banned) them in the 4th century. Greece (hold, held, had held) these Olympic games every four years for the next 1,000 years. The ancient Romans (were banning, banned, had banned) them in the 4th century. The modern Olympic games (had begun, began, are beginning) more than one hundred years ago. Baron Pierre de Coubertin of France (had proposed, proposed, was proposing) a world celebration of sports like the ancient games of Greece. The modern Olympic games (had begun, began, are beginning) more than one hundred years ago. Baron Pierre de Coubertin of France (had proposed, proposed, was proposing) a world celebration of sports like the ancient games of Greece. menuback

47 Read the script of the radio program and choose the correct form of the verbs. History of the Olympics The first Olympic competition (was, had been held, was held) in the ancient Greek city of Olympia more than two thousand seven hundred years ago. The modern day summer Olympics (begin, has begun, began) today in the Greek capital, Athens. Gwen Outen (has told, tells, is telling) us more about the Olympic Games. The first Olympic competition (was, had been held, was held) in the ancient Greek city of Olympia more than two thousand seven hundred years ago. The modern day summer Olympics (begin, has begun, began) today in the Greek capital, Athens. Gwen Outen (has told, tells, is telling) us more about the Olympic Games. At the first Olympics, men (had taken, took, were taking) part in foot races during celebrations to honor the Greek god, Zeus. More races and sports (had been added, were added, added) later. At the first Olympics, men (had taken, took, were taking) part in foot races during celebrations to honor the Greek god, Zeus. More races and sports (had been added, were added, added) later.had been added were added had been added were added Greece (hold, held, had held) these Olympic games every four years for the next 1,000 years. The ancient Romans (were banning, banned, had banned) them in the 4th century. Greece (hold, held, had held) these Olympic games every four years for the next 1,000 years. The ancient Romans (were banning, banned, had banned) them in the 4th century. The modern Olympic games (had begun, began, are beginning) more than one hundred years ago. Baron Pierre de Coubertin of France (had proposed, proposed, was proposing) a world celebration of sports like the ancient games of Greece. The modern Olympic games (had begun, began, are beginning) more than one hundred years ago. Baron Pierre de Coubertin of France (had proposed, proposed, was proposing) a world celebration of sports like the ancient games of Greece. menuback

48 Read the script of the radio program and choose the correct form of the verbs. History of the Olympics The first Olympic competition (was, had been held, was held) in the ancient Greek city of Olympia more than two thousand seven hundred years ago. The modern day summer Olympics (begin, has begun, began) today in the Greek capital, Athens. Gwen Outen (has told, tells, is telling) us more about the Olympic Games. The first Olympic competition (was, had been held, was held) in the ancient Greek city of Olympia more than two thousand seven hundred years ago. The modern day summer Olympics (begin, has begun, began) today in the Greek capital, Athens. Gwen Outen (has told, tells, is telling) us more about the Olympic Games. At the first Olympics, men (had taken, took, were taking) part in foot races during celebrations to honor the Greek god, Zeus. More races and sports (had been added, were added, added) later. At the first Olympics, men (had taken, took, were taking) part in foot races during celebrations to honor the Greek god, Zeus. More races and sports (had been added, were added, added) later. Greece (hold, held, had held) these Olympic games every four years for the next 1,000 years. The ancient Romans (were banning, banned, had banned) them in the 4th century. Greece (hold, held, had held) these Olympic games every four years for the next 1,000 years. The ancient Romans (were banning, banned, had banned) them in the 4th century.holdheldhad heldholdheldhad held The modern Olympic games (had begun, began, are beginning) more than one hundred years ago. Baron Pierre de Coubertin of France (had proposed, proposed, was proposing) a world celebration of sports like the ancient games of Greece. The modern Olympic games (had begun, began, are beginning) more than one hundred years ago. Baron Pierre de Coubertin of France (had proposed, proposed, was proposing) a world celebration of sports like the ancient games of Greece. menuback

49 Read the script of the radio program and choose the correct form of the verbs. History of the Olympics The first Olympic competition (was, had been held, was held) in the ancient Greek city of Olympia more than two thousand seven hundred years ago. The modern day summer Olympics (begin, has begun, began) today in the Greek capital, Athens. Gwen Outen (has told, tells, is telling) us more about the Olympic Games. The first Olympic competition (was, had been held, was held) in the ancient Greek city of Olympia more than two thousand seven hundred years ago. The modern day summer Olympics (begin, has begun, began) today in the Greek capital, Athens. Gwen Outen (has told, tells, is telling) us more about the Olympic Games. At the first Olympics, men (had taken, took, were taking) part in foot races during celebrations to honor the Greek god, Zeus. More races and sports (had been added, were added, added) later. At the first Olympics, men (had taken, took, were taking) part in foot races during celebrations to honor the Greek god, Zeus. More races and sports (had been added, were added, added) later. Greece (hold, held, had held) these Olympic games every four years for the next 1,000 years. The ancient Romans (were banning, banned, had banned) them in the 4th century. Greece (hold, held, had held) these Olympic games every four years for the next 1,000 years. The ancient Romans (were banning, banned, had banned) them in the 4th century.were banningbannedhad bannedwere banningbannedhad banned The modern Olympic games (had begun, began, are beginning) more than one hundred years ago. Baron Pierre de Coubertin of France (had proposed, proposed, was proposing) a world celebration of sports like the ancient games of Greece. The modern Olympic games (had begun, began, are beginning) more than one hundred years ago. Baron Pierre de Coubertin of France (had proposed, proposed, was proposing) a world celebration of sports like the ancient games of Greece. menuback

50 Read the script of the radio program and choose the correct form of the verbs. History of the Olympics The first Olympic competition (was, had been held, was held) in the ancient Greek city of Olympia more than two thousand seven hundred years ago. The modern day summer Olympics (begin, has begun, began) today in the Greek capital, Athens. Gwen Outen (has told, tells, is telling) us more about the Olympic Games. The first Olympic competition (was, had been held, was held) in the ancient Greek city of Olympia more than two thousand seven hundred years ago. The modern day summer Olympics (begin, has begun, began) today in the Greek capital, Athens. Gwen Outen (has told, tells, is telling) us more about the Olympic Games. At the first Olympics, men (had taken, took, were taking) part in foot races during celebrations to honor the Greek god, Zeus. More races and sports (had been added, were added, added) later. At the first Olympics, men (had taken, took, were taking) part in foot races during celebrations to honor the Greek god, Zeus. More races and sports (had been added, were added, added) later. Greece (hold, held, had held) these Olympic games every four years for the next 1,000 years. The ancient Romans (were banning, banned, had banned) them in the 4th century. Greece (hold, held, had held) these Olympic games every four years for the next 1,000 years. The ancient Romans (were banning, banned, had banned) them in the 4th century. The modern Olympic games (had begun, began, are beginning) more than one hundred years ago. Baron Pierre de Coubertin of France (had proposed, proposed, was proposing) a world celebration of sports like the ancient games of Greece. The modern Olympic games (had begun, began, are beginning) more than one hundred years ago. Baron Pierre de Coubertin of France (had proposed, proposed, was proposing) a world celebration of sports like the ancient games of Greece.had begunbeganare beginninghad begunbeganare beginning menuback

51 Read the script of the radio program and choose the correct form of the verbs. History of the Olympics The first Olympic competition (was, had been held, was held) in the ancient Greek city of Olympia more than two thousand seven hundred years ago. The modern day summer Olympics (begin, has begun, began) today in the Greek capital, Athens. Gwen Outen (has told, tells, is telling) us more about the Olympic Games. The first Olympic competition (was, had been held, was held) in the ancient Greek city of Olympia more than two thousand seven hundred years ago. The modern day summer Olympics (begin, has begun, began) today in the Greek capital, Athens. Gwen Outen (has told, tells, is telling) us more about the Olympic Games. At the first Olympics, men (had taken, took, were taking) part in foot races during celebrations to honor the Greek god, Zeus. More races and sports (had been added, were added, added) later. At the first Olympics, men (had taken, took, were taking) part in foot races during celebrations to honor the Greek god, Zeus. More races and sports (had been added, were added, added) later. Greece (hold, held, had held) these Olympic games every four years for the next 1,000 years. The ancient Romans (were banning, banned, had banned) them in the 4th century. Greece (hold, held, had held) these Olympic games every four years for the next 1,000 years. The ancient Romans (were banning, banned, had banned) them in the 4th century. The modern Olympic games (had begun, began, are beginning) more than one hundred years ago. Baron Pierre de Coubertin of France (had proposed, proposed, was proposing) a world celebration of sports like the ancient games of Greece. The modern Olympic games (had begun, began, are beginning) more than one hundred years ago. Baron Pierre de Coubertin of France (had proposed, proposed, was proposing) a world celebration of sports like the ancient games of Greece.had proposed was proposinghad proposed was proposing menuback

52 Brilliant ! History of the Olympics The first Olympic competition (was, had been held, was held) in the ancient Greek city of Olympia more than two thousand seven hundred years ago. The modern day summer Olympics (begin, has begun, began) today in the Greek capital, Athens. Gwen Outen (has told, tells, is telling) us more about the Olympic Games. The first Olympic competition (was, had been held, was held) in the ancient Greek city of Olympia more than two thousand seven hundred years ago. The modern day summer Olympics (begin, has begun, began) today in the Greek capital, Athens. Gwen Outen (has told, tells, is telling) us more about the Olympic Games. At the first Olympics, men (had taken, took, were taking) part in foot races during celebrations to honor the Greek god, Zeus. More races and sports (had been added, were added, added) later. At the first Olympics, men (had taken, took, were taking) part in foot races during celebrations to honor the Greek god, Zeus. More races and sports (had been added, were added, added) later. Greece (hold, held, had held) these Olympic games every four years for the next 1,000 years. The ancient Romans (were banning, banned, had banned) them in the 4th century. Greece (hold, held, had held) these Olympic games every four years for the next 1,000 years. The ancient Romans (were banning, banned, had banned) them in the 4th century. The modern Olympic games (had begun, began, are beginning) more than one hundred years ago. Baron Pierre de Coubertin of France (had proposed, proposed, was proposing) a world celebration of sports like the ancient games of Greece. The modern Olympic games (had begun, began, are beginning) more than one hundred years ago. Baron Pierre de Coubertin of France (had proposed, proposed, was proposing) a world celebration of sports like the ancient games of Greece. menunextback

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