V. Read the passage and answer the questions

A short history of modern Olympics

The modern Olympic Games or Olympics are leading international sporting events. The Olympic Games are held every four years, with the Summer and Winter Games altenating by occurring every four years but two years apart.

The modern Olympic Games began with the creation of the International Olymic Committee (the IOC) in 1894 and Greece was the first country to hold the games, in the city of Athens, in 1896. Fourteen countries with 241 athletes competed in forty- three events. Although some people wanted to have the games in Athens every four years, the IOC decided to have them in different countries and cities. In 1990, they were held in Paris and women were allowed to compete in the games for the first time. The first Winter Olympic Games were held in 1924 and athletes competed in events such as skating and ice hockey. Over 200 countries now compete in the Summer Olympic Games. The number of events has increased to 200 events and instead of five days competition, the games now last for seventeen days.

1. When did the first modern Olympic Games begin?

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2. Where were they held?

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3. When were the first Winter Games held?

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4. How many events are there in the Olympic Games?

     _______________________________________________________________

5. How many days do the games last?

       _______________________________________________________________

V. Read the passage and answer the questions

A short history of modern Olympics

The modern Olympic Games or Olympics are leading international sporting events. The Olympic Games are held every four years, with the Summer and Winter Games altenating by occurring every four years but two years apart.

The modern Olympic Games began with the creation of the International Olymic Committee (the IOC) in 1894 and Greece was the first country to hold the games, in the city of Athens, in 1896. Fourteen countries with 241 athletes competed in forty- three events. Although some people wanted to have the games in Athens every four years, the IOC decided to have them in different countries and cities. In 1990, they were held in Paris and women were allowed to compete in the games for the first time. The first Winter Olympic Games were held in 1924 and athletes competed in events such as skating and ice hockey. Over 200 countries now compete in the Summer Olympic Games. The number of events has increased to 200 events and instead of five days competition, the games now last for seventeen days.

1. When did the first modern Olympic Games begin?

 _______________________________________________________________

2. Where were they held?

    ________________________________________________________________

3. When were the first Winter Games held?

      ________________________________________________________________

4. How many events are there in the Olympic Games?

      ________________________________________________________________

5. How many days do the games last?

      ________________________________________________________________

The Asian Games, also called the Asiad, is a multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia. The games are regulated by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) under the supervision of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Medals are awarded in each event, with gold for first place, silver for second and bronze for third, a tradition which started in 1951. The Asian Games are dominated by the People's Republic of China.
Competitors are entered by a National Olympic Committee (NOC) to represent their country of citizenship. National anthems and flags accompany the medal ceremonies, and tables showing the number of medals won by each country are widely used. In general only recognized nations are represented, but a few non-sovereign countries are allowed to take part. The special case of Taiwan was handled by having it compete as Chinese Taipei, due to the political status of Taiwan.

1 Which of the following is true?

a. The Asian Games are held every year.

b. The International Olympic Committee is the founder of the Asiad.

c. The first gold medals given to by the winning athletes in 1951.

d. The Olympic Council of Asia regulated the Games.

2 Which of the following is not true of the right to participate in the Asian Games?

a. Only recognized nations are allowed to take part.

b. Almost every nation can take part in the Games.

c. Non-sovereign countries are also allowed to participate.

d. All are correct.

VI. Make questions for the underlined part in each sentence:
1. The Olympic Games are held once every four years.  …………………………………..........................................
2. Pelé began his career at the age of 15.  …………………………………..........................................
3. The first Olympic Games took place in Ancient Greece in 776 BC.  …………………………………..................................
 ………………………………….................................................
4. I like swimming because it helps me keep fit.  …………………………………...............................................................
5. My friends played tug of war yesterday.  …………………………………..............................................................
6. Peter played badminton very well.  …………………………………..............................................................
7. My father did judo last year.  …………………………………..............................................................

V. Put the verbs of brackets in the correct form

1. The olympic Games (be)......................held once every four years.

2. The first olympic Games (take)........................place in Greece in 776

3. People (start).............................to use computer about 50 years old

4. What's that noise?

   - The children (play).........................tug of war

5. What....... you (do).................. last weekend?

   - I (cycle).............round the lake with my friends. Then I (watch)..............................TV in the afternoon.