The olympic games

II. EXERCISES

1.Определите значение следующих интернациональных слов из текста. Olympic, stadium, penalty, religious, public, club, sportsman, gymnastic, tennis, programmer, Committee, popularity, festival, modern, tradition, million, television, flag, organize.
2. Подберите английские эквиваленты (колонка А) к русским словам и выражениям (колонка В).

A to take part for religious reasons various kinds of sports to compete to keep traditions winter sports figure-skating sports complexes living quarters 10.five coloured rings

B состязаться принимать участие фигурное катание спорткомплексы пять разноцветных колец зимние виды спорта поддерживать традиции жилые кварталы по религиозным соображениям 10.различные виды спорта

3. Поставьте вопросы к подчеркнутым словам:

1. 
   The first Olympic Games took place in Greece.
   
2. 
   Winter sports made their Olympic debut in 1908.
   
3. 
   Modern Olympic Games keep old traditions of honour and justice of the international competitions.
   

4. Дайте развернутые ответы на вопросы по тексту

1. 
   When and where were the first official Olympic Games organized?
   

- The first official modern Olympic Games were organized in Athens, the capital of Greece, in April 1896.

2. 
   What kinds of sports did these Games include?
   

- Winter sports made their Olympic debut in 1908, when ice figure – skating was included in the Olympic programme among summer sports

3. 
   What decision was made by the International Olympic Committee in 1925?
   

-. International Competitions in winter sports often took place in the beginning of the 20^th century, but only in 1925 the International Olympic Committee made the decision to consider the International Winter Sports Week

4. 
   Why does the popularity of the Olympic Games remain unchanged?
   

- One thing remains unchanged – the popularity of these festivals of health, youth and beauty

5. 
   What do you know about the winter Olympic Games held in our country?
   

-In 1980 the 13^th winter Olympic Games were held in Lake Placid, USA