OLYMPIC GAMES HISTORY
Part I ANCIENT OLYMPIC GAMES
The Olympic Games stated in Greece 2000 years ago
Greeks were fond of all kinds of physical exercises
The famous Games at Olympia took place every 4 years
The best athletes took part in Games
The ancient Greeks competed in: runningwrestling throwing discus boxing chariot races
It was a tradition to stop wars for the time of the Olympic Games and people lived in peace
The competitions lasted for five days
The winner in each kind of sport got an olive wreath which was the highest honor
Part II MODERN OLYMPIC GAMES
The modern Olympic Games started in 1896
There are Summer and Winter Olympic Games
The best sportsmen compete in more than 30 kinds of sport figure skating skiingswimmingtobogganingboating horse riding cycling and many other
The five Olympic rings are the symbol of the unity of five continents They are of five colours – red, yellow, blue, green and black – on the white field of the Olympic Flag
The Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece, 2004 London, Great Britain, 1908 Los Angeles, the USA, 1932 Sydney, Australia, 2000 Moscow, Russia, 1980 Paris, France, 1900 Berlin, Germany, 1936 Tokyo, Japan, 1964 and many other
Quiz Game When did the Olympic Games begin? Where did the Olympic Games begin? What kinds of sport were popular among the ancient Greeks? Were the competitions at Olympia friendly? How many days did the ancient Olympic Games last? How did the Greek honor the champions?
Quiz Game When did the modern Olympic Games start? Which kinds of the Olympic Games do we have nowadays? Which kind of sport do the modern sportsmen compete in? What do you know about the symbols of Olympic Games? Which city hosted the Olympic Games in 2004?
The Olympic Games Started long ago. The Olympic Games Started in Greece, you know. The Olympic Games Now all the world will come. The Olympic Games Are for everyone.
The Olympic Torch Will be shining bright. The Olympic Torch Will be shining bright. It burns for peace Through the day and night. It burns for peace Through the day and night.
All the flags of the world Will be flying free… All the flags of the world Will be flying free… All the flags of the world Will be flying free…
Home task: Ex.4 p.110 – revise the words Sport (orally) Ex.6 p.111 – make up 10 special questions (write) Revise the rules about Special Questions