IX.Read the information and in not more than 25 words tell the main content of it. Olympic Games.

The Olympics have a very long history. They began in 776 B.C. and took place every four year for nearly 1,200 years an Olympia, in Greece. The citizens of all the Greek states were invited to take part in the games. The prizes were wreaths made of the branches of olive trees. In 394 A.D. the games were stopped and they were not held again until 1896.

The games of 1996 were held in Athens and they were the First International Olympic Games. All the nations of the world were invited to send athletic teams.

Now each country sends teams for as many of the different events as possible. The winners of each event are given a certain number of points. The International Olympic Committee decided where each Olympics will take place. They ask a city to be the host. Summer and Winter Olympic Games are held in a different country. Famous sportsmen compete in many kinds of sport. The Olympic Games are very popular in Ukraine. All loves of sport watch the Games on TV.

Choose the right answer.

1. The Olympic Games have a … history.

1. short; b) long; c) interesting;

1. The Olympic Games began …

1. quite recently; b) at the end of the 19 th century; c) in 776 B.C;

1. The Games are held …

1. every four years; b) occasionally; c) every two years;

4. … may take part in the Olympics.

a)only Greek athletes; b) sportsmen from all over the world; c) only young sportsmen;

5. The Games of 1896 were held in …

a) Athens; b) Tokyo; c) Montreal;

6. Only … can take part in the Olympic Games.

a) professional athletes; b) amateurs; c) women.