A brief history of the Olympic Games in English. Olympic Games - Olympic Games, oral topic in English with translation. Topic. Text translation: Olympic Games - Olympic Games
M any people all over the world are interested in sport. Sport helps people to stay healthy and makes them more organized and better disciplined in their daily activities.
They have always paid great attention to sport in our schools, colleges and universities. You can hardly find a school without a gym or a sportsground. Every city and town has a few stadiums or swimming pools, where local or even international competitions are usually held. Traditionally, sport could be divided into professional and amateur sport.
Former Soviet Union and later Ukrainian and Russian sportsmen have set a great number of world records in gymnastics, weightlifting, tennis, swimming, running, high jumping, etc. Our sportsmen also participate in the Olympic Games and always win gold, silver and bronze medals.
The Olympic Games have a long history. They started in 776 BC in Greece and took place every four years for nearly twelve centuries at Olympia. They included many different kinds of sports. All the cities in Greece sent their best athletes to Olympia to compete in the Games. When the Games took place, all the wars stopped. So, the Olympic Games became the symbol of peace and friendship.
Now, there are Summer and Winter Olympic Games. They are held separately. There are always several cities wishing to host the Games. The International Committee of Olympic Games selects the most suitable. After that, the host city starts its preparations for the competitions, constructs new sport facilities, or reconstructs them, reconstructs stadiums, hotels, press centers, etc. Thousands of athletes, journalists and guests arrive to the Games, and it takes great efforts to arrange everything.
Russia joined the Olympic movement in 1952. In 1980, Moscow hosted the twenty-second Olympic Games. The latest. Olympic Games were held in Sydney, Australia. Our sportsmen won medals in many sports. Next Olympic Games take place in Greece, the Motherland of these games.
Translation
Sports and the Olympic Games
Many people around the world are interested in sports. Sport helps people stay healthy and makes them more organized and better disciplined in their daily work.
In our schools, colleges and universities, sports have always been given great importance. You will hardly find a school where there is no physical education or sports grounds. Every city and town has several stadiums or swimming pools, where local or even international competitions are usually held. Traditionally, sports are divided into professional and amateur.
Athletes Soviet Union, and later Ukrainian and Russian athletes set many world records in gymnastics, weightlifting, tennis, swimming, running, high jump, etc. Our athletes participate in the Olympic Games and always win gold, silver and bronze medals.
The Olympic Games have a long history. They began in 776 BC. in Greece and were held in Olympia: every four years for almost twelve centuries. They included many different sports. All cities in Greece sent their best athletes to Olympia to compete in the Olympic Games. During the Olympic Games all wars stopped. Thus, Olympic Games became a symbol of peace and friendship.
The Olympic Games are now divided into Summer and Winter Olympic Games. They are held separately. There are always several cities willing to host the Olympic Games. The International Olympic Committee selects the most suitable city. After this, the city in which the Games will be held begins its preparations for the competition - they build new athletic facilities, they are restoring stadiums, hotels, press centers, etc. Thousands of athletes, journalists and guests come to the Games and it takes a lot of work to accommodate everyone.
Russia joined the Olympic Movement in 1952. In 1980, Moscow hosted guests at the twenty-second Olympic Games. The last Olympic Games were held in Sydney, Australia. Our athletes have won medals in many sports competitions. The next Olympic Games will be held in Greece, the homeland of these games.
The Olympic Games are known to us since the days of ancient Greece, whence came the expression - "in a healthy body - a healthy mind". The Greeks paid special attention to sports and loaded themselves with physical exercise in order to always be in good physical shape in case of military actions. Sports competitions, gladiator fights, chariot competitions began to take place in the Mount Olympus. Each participant demonstrated his dexterity, courage, strength, speed.
Later, with the advent of the Romans on the territory of Greece, the Olympic Games began to be held less and less, and at the beginning of the eighth century, the authorities declared them a pagan rite and banned.
In 1894, the International Congress of Sports decided new rules for the games and, in 1896, the Olympic Games began to be held again every four years. Later the International Olympic Committee was created which selected the city for each regular game. The goal of the Olympic Games was to give every athlete the opportunity to play for his country in fair competition.
The most famous symbol of the Olympic Games is the image of five interconnected rings. Rings represent the union of five continents.
In 1928, Amsterdam first lit the Olympic flame, as a symbol of the will to win. Since then, the fire is lit before the start of each game, and it burns to the very end.
The Olympic Games have been known to us since the time Ancient Greece, where the expression came from - "in healthy body- a healthy mind." The Greeks paid special attention to sports and strained themselves physical activity so that in case of hostilities you will always be in good physical fitness. Sports competitions, gladiator fights, and chariot competitions began to be organized on Mount Olympus. Each participant demonstrated their agility, courage, strength, and speed.
Later, with the advent of the Romans in Greece, the Olympic Games began to be held less and less often, and at the beginning of the eighth century the authorities declared them a pagan rite and banned them.
In 1894, the International Sports Congress established new rules for the games and from 1896 the Olympic Games began to be held again every four years. Later the International Olympic Committee, who chose the city to host each successive game. The purpose of the Olympic Games was to give every athlete the opportunity to compete for their country in fair competition.
The most famous symbol of the Olympic Games is the image of five rings connected to each other. The rings represent the union of the five continents.
It was lit for the first time in Amsterdam in 1928. Olympic flame, as a symbol of the will to win. Since then, the fire has been lit before the start of each game, and it burns until the very end.
The Olympic Games (1)
The Olympic Games have a very long history. They began in 777 BC in Greece and took place every four years for nearly twelve centuries at Olympia. They included many different kinds of sports: running, boxing, wrestling, etc. All the cities in Greece sent their best athletes to Olympia to compete in the Games.
For the period of the Games all the wars stopped. So the Olympic Games became the symbol of peace and friendship. In 394 AD the Games were abolished and were not renewed until many centuries later.
In 1894 French Baron Pierre de Coubertin, addressed all the sports governing bodies and pointed out the significance of sport and its educational value.
Two years later the first modern Olympic Games took place. Of course, the competitions were held in Greece to symbolize the continuation of the centuries-old tradition.
In 1896 the International Olympic Committee was set up. It is the central policy-making body of the Olympic movement. It is formed by the representatives of all countries, which take part in the Olympic Games.
Summer and Winter Games are held separately.
Olympic Games (1)
The Olympic Games have a very long history. They began in 777 BC in Greece and were held every four years for approximately twelve centuries at Olympia. They included different sports: running, boxing, wrestling, etc. All cities of Greece sent their best athletes to Olympia to compete in the games.
During the games, all wars stopped. Thus, the Olympic Games have become a symbol of peace and friendship. In 394 AD the games were canceled and were not resumed for many centuries.
In 1894, the Frenchman, Baron Pierre de Coubertin, addressed all governing sports bodies and pointed out the importance of sport and its educational value.
Two years later the first modern Olympic Games were held. Of course, the competition was held in Greece to symbolize the continuation of an age-old tradition.
In 1896, the International Olympic Committee was created. This is the main body determining the policy of the Olympic Movement. It includes representatives of all countries taking part in the Olympic Games.
Summer and winter Games are carried out separately.
Questions:
1. When and where did the Olympic Games begin?
2. Why did the Olympic Games become the symbol of peace and friendship?
3. When did the Games in Greece stop?
4. Who renewed the Olympic movement?
5. When and where did the first modern Games take place?
6. When was the International Olympic Committee set up? What is its function?
7. Are Summer and Winter Games held separately?
8. Where were the latest Olympic Games held?
Vocabulary:
BC = Before Christ - before the Nativity of Christ, i.e. BC. e.
wrestling - wrestling
to compete - compete
AD = Anno Domini - in the year of the Lord, i.e. AD. e.
to abolish - to cancel, abolish
to hold - to hold
to set up - organize, create
separately - separately
Olympic Games
The world's greatest international sports games are known as the Olympic Games.
The Olympic idea means friendship, fraternity and cooperation among the people of the world. The Olympic Movement proves that real peace can be achieved through sport.
The Olympic emblem is five interlinked rings: blue, yellow, black, green and red. Any national flag contains at least one of these colors.
The original Olympic Games began in ancient Greece in 776 B.C. These games were part of a festival held every fourth year in honor of God Zeus at the place called Olympia. It was a great athletic festival, including competitions in wrestling, foot racing and chariot racing, rowing and others.
The games were for men only. Greek women were forbidden not only to participate but also to watch the Olympics.
The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens in 1896. Then they were resumed in London after the Second World War. Since then the Olympics are held every fourth year in different countries.
The ancient Greeks had no winter sports. Only in 1924 the first Winter Olympic Games were held in France. Now they are being held regularly.
Olympic Games
The most famous sports games in the world are the Olympic Games.
The idea of the games is friendship, brotherhood and harmony among the peoples of the world. Olympic movement proves that peace can be achieved through sport.
Olympic emblem- five intertwined rings: blue, yellow, black, green and red. Every country's flag has at least one of these colors.
The Olympic Games were first held in Ancient Greece in 776 BC. e. They were part of a festival held every fourth year in honor of the god Zeus at Olympia. It was a grandiose sports festival, which included competitions in wrestling, running, chariot riding, rowing, etc.
Only men were allowed to participate in the games; women were prohibited not only from participating, but also from observing.
The first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896 in Athens. They were then resumed in London after the Second World War. Since then, the Olympic Games have been held every fourth year in different countries.
The ancient Greeks did not have winter sports. It was not until 1924 that the first Winter Olympic Games took place in France. Now they are held regularly.
Questions:
1. What are the world's greatest sports games?
2. What does the Olympic idea mean?
3. What is the Olympic emblem?
4. Why have these colors been chosen?
5. When and where did the original Olympic Games begin?
6. Did women participate in the games?
7. When were the first modern Olympic Games held? Where?
8. Are the Olympics held in the same place?
9. When did the Winter Olympic Games start being held? Where?
Vocabulary:
peace - peace
fraternity - brotherhood
contain(s) - contain
ancient - ancient
B.C. (before Christ) - BC
Zeus - Zeus
to participate - to participate
to resume - resume
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Updated on June 14, 2013 By Admin
The tradition of the Olympic Games comes from Ancient Greece. We know that the first Olympic Games were held in the city of Olympia more than 2,700 years ago. For five days, all wars stopped in the country and sports competitions were held. It was a wonderful sports festival of wrestling, running, discus throwing and other sports. Games were organized and held until 393. Then nothing was heard about the Olympics for more than 1,700 years. The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens in 1896. They are held every four years. The Games are not held in a country that is at war. That is why there were no Olympic IFs during the two world wars. During the Olympic Games, competitions and competitions are held in many sports. Summer sports competitions are held in the summer, during the Summer Olympic Games. The Winter Olympics are held in the same year, but in a different country. Famous athletes consider it an honor to participate in the games. They compete in football, volleyball, basketball, boxing, weightlifting, track and field, gymnastics, rowing and many other summer sports. During the Winter Olympics, many teams from different countries take part in competitions figure skating, skiing, freestyle skiing, hockey and other sports winter sports. The Olympic Games are very popular in our country. All sports fans watch games on TV, and many of them watch the events live and support their national teams.
TranslationonEnglish:
The tradition of the Olympic Games runs back to ancient Greece. We know that the first Olympic Games took place in the town of Olympia more than 2700 years ago. There was no war in the country for these five days when sports competition took place. It was a great athletic festival of wrestling, foot-racing, discus throwing and others. The Games were organized and held up to the year of 393. Then, for more than 1700 years nothing more was heard of the Olympiads. The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens in 1896. They take place every fourth year. The Games cannot take place in a country which is at war. That’s why there were no Olympic Games during the two world wars. During the Olympic Games there are tournaments in many kinds of sport. Summer sports competitions take place in summer during the Summer Olympic Games. The Winter Olympic Games are held the same year but in a different country. Famous sportsmen are proud to participate in the Games. They compete in football, basketball, volleyball, boxing, weight-lifting, field athletics, gymnastics and many other kinds of sports. At the Winter Olympic Games many teams from different countries take part in competitions in figure-skating, skiing, free-style, ice-hockey and other winter sports. The Olympic Games are very popular in our country. All sports fans see the Games on TV and many of them see the events live and support their national team.
