Reading II

In 776 BC the first Olympic Games were held at the foot of Mount Olympus to honour the Greeks’ chief god, Zeus. The Greeks paid much attention to physical fitness and strength in their education of youth. That is why contests in running, jumping, discus and javelin throwing, boxing, and horse and chariot racing were held in individual cities, and the winners competed every four years at Mount Olympus.

 Olympic athletes had to be men of Greek nationality and not slaves. Winners were greatly ho­noured. People put olive wreaths on their heads, sang songs and wrote poems about their achievements. Originally Olympic Games were held as games of friendship, and any wars were stopped to allow the games to take place.

 The games were so important to the Greeks that they calculated time in four-year cycles called “Olympiads” dating from 776 BC.

Which of the following is NOT true?

In 776 BC the first Olympic Games were held at the foot of Mount Olympus to honour the Greeks’ chief god, Zeus. The Greeks paid much attention to physical fitness and strength in their education of youth. That is why contests in running, jumping, discus and javelin throwing, boxing, and horse and chariot racing were held in individual cities, and the winners competed every four years at Mount Olympus.

 Olympic athletes had to be men of Greek nationality and not slaves. Winners were greatly ho­noured. People put olive wreaths on their heads, sang songs and wrote poems about their achievements. Originally Olympic Games were held as games of friendship, and any wars were stopped to allow the games to take place.

 The games were so important to the Greeks that they calculated time in four-year cycles called “Olympiads” dating from 776 BC.

Why were the Olympic Games held?

In 776 BC the first Olympic Games were held at the foot of Mount Olympus to honour the Greeks’ chief god, Zeus. The Greeks paid much attention to physical fitness and strength in their education of youth. That is why contests in running, jumping, discus and javelin throwing, boxing, and horse and chariot racing were held in individual cities, and the winners competed every four years at Mount Olympus.

 Olympic athletes had to be men of Greek nationality and not slaves. Winners were greatly ho­noured. People put olive wreaths on their heads, sang songs and wrote poems about their achievements. Originally Olympic Games were held as games of friendship, and any wars were stopped to allow the games to take place.

 The games were so important to the Greeks that they calculated time in four-year cycles called “Olympiads” dating from 776 BC.

How many years ago did these games begin?

In 776 BC the first Olympic Games were held at the foot of Mount Olympus to honour the Greeks’ chief god, Zeus. The Greeks paid much attention to physical fitness and strength in their education of youth. That is why contests in running, jumping, discus and javelin throwing, boxing, and horse and chariot racing were held in individual cities, and the winners competed every four years at Mount Olympus.

 Olympic athletes had to be men of Greek nationality and not slaves. Winners were greatly ho­noured. People put olive wreaths on their heads, sang songs and wrote poems about their achievements. Originally Olympic Games were held as games of friendship, and any wars were stopped to allow the games to take place.

 The games were so important to the Greeks that they calculated time in four-year cycles called “Olympiads” dating from 776 BC.

Which of the following contests was not mentioned?

What conclusion can we make about the ancient Greeks?

Match statements to the notices

Phone this person if you want to work with cars.

You cannot use your phone.

If you find what this person is looking for, you will get money

You have to use stairs.

This is the street ____________ I live.

The operation ___________ was carried out yesterday was a great success.

The man _____________ I loved so much left without saying good bye.