Olympic Games - Olympic Games, oral topic in English with translation. Topic. Olympic Games History of the Olympic Games in English briefly
The Olympic Games is a worldwide famous sport event. Every four years the best sportsmen of every country united in national teams meet each other in one selected city to find out who is the strongest, fastest and the sturdiest person in the world. There are two types of these games: summer and winter ones, because all sports are conditionally divided according to seasons.
The event was first organized by the ancient Greeks at the Olympus (a residence of Greek gods) more than 2,700 years ago. Modern games are very different from the first ones and quantity of played sports changes every time depending on their popularity. Summer sports usually include synchronized swimming, volleyball, rhythmic-sports gymnastics, pole vaulting, athletics, etc. The most popular winter sports are hockey, bobsledding, figure skating, biathlon and skiing. As it was noted before, the program is changeable: the most popular sport stays, the less popular one disappears for some time (rugby, motor sports and golf).
The winners in every competition get gold, silver and bronze medals and every sportsman desires to win the golden award. It is a great honor for every country to be a host for the Olympic Games, because this is a chance to show its power, financial capabilities and the highest hospitality to guests from other countries by means of organization, opening/closing ceremonies of event and Olympic torch relay.
The Olympic Games are world famous sporting event. The best athletes from all countries are united into teams representing nations, meeting in a specially selected city every four years to find out who is the strongest, fastest and toughest among them. There are two types of such games: winter and summer, since all sports can be divided relative to the season.
This event was first held by the Ancient Greeks on Olympus (home of the Greek gods) over 2,700 years ago. Modern games are very different from those that were first held, and the number of sports involved changes each time depending on their popularity. Summer views sports usually include synchronized swimming, volleyball, gymnastics, pole vaulting, athletics, etc. The most popular winter sports are hockey, bobsleigh, figure skating, biathlon and cross-country skiing. As noted earlier, the program is changeable: most popular types sports remain, and less popular ones disappear for some time (rugby, motorsports and golf).
The winners of the competition receive gold, silver and bronze medals and every athlete dreams of a gold award. It is a great honor for every country to host the Olympics, as it is a chance to show its power, financial capabilities and high level of hospitality towards guests from other countries through the organization of events, opening and closing ceremonies of the game and the Olympic torch relay.
It is worth noting that the official language in Rio De Janeiro, the capital of the 2016 Games, is Portuguese, which can be learned via Skype at our school.
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.
Text translation: Olympic Games - Olympic Games
The most famous in the world sport games- Olympic.
The idea of the games is friendship, brotherhood and harmony among the peoples of the world. The Olympic Movement proves that peace can be achieved through sport.
The Olympic emblem is five intertwined rings: blue, yellow, black, green and red. Every country's flag has at least one of these colors.
For the first time Olympic Games were 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 grand 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 species sports It was not until 1924 that the first Winter Olympic Games took place in France. Now they are held regularly.
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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 Olimpia. They included many different kinds of sports: running, boxing, wrestling, etc. All the cities in Greece sent their best athletes to Olimpia 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, a Frenchman, Baron Pierre de Coubertin, addressed to all the sports governing bodies and pointed out the significance of sports 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. The International Olympic Committee decides upon the program of the games, the number of the participants and the city-host for the Games. Over one hundred and fifty countries are represented in the International Olympic Committee now. Besides, each country has its National Olympic Committee.
Summer and Winter Games are held separately. There are always several cities wishing to host the Games. The most suitable is selected by the International Committee. After that the city of the Games starts preparations for the competitions, constructs new sports facilities, stadiums, hotels, press centres. Thousands of athletes, journalists and guests come to the Games, and it takes great efforts to arrange everything. There is always an interesting cultural program of concerts, exhibitions, festivals, etc., for each Games.
Russia joined the Olympic movement in 1952. Since then it has won a lot of gold, silver, and bronze medals. In 1980 Moscow hosted the Twenty-Second Olympic Games. Russian sportsmen got medals for their records in many sports events.
Olympic Games
The Olympic Games have a very long history. They began in 777 BC. in Greece and took place every four years for almost 12 centuries in Olympia. They included different kinds 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 became a symbol of peace and friendship.
In 394 AD the games were canceled and resumed only many centuries later.
In 1894, the Frenchman Baron Pierre de Coubertin addressed all sports governing bodies and pointed out the importance of sport and its educational value. Two years later, the first modern Olympic Games took place. Of course, the competition was held in Greece, symbolizing the continuation of centuries-old traditions.
In 1896, the International Olympic Committee was created. It is the central decision-making body of the Olympic movement. It is formed by representatives of all countries that take part in the Olympic Games. The International Olympic Committee makes decisions on the program of the games, the number of participants and the host cities of the Olympic Games. More than 150 countries are currently represented in the International Olympic Committee. In addition, each country has its own National Olympic Committee.
Summer and winter Games are carried out separately. There are always several cities willing to host the games. The most suitable ones are selected International Committee. After this, preparations for the competition begin in the city: new sports objects, stadiums, hotels, press centers. Thousands of athletes, journalists and guests come to the games and it takes a huge amount of effort to get everything done. Each games has an interesting cultural program, concerts, exhibitions, festivals, etc.
Russia joined the Olympic movement in 1952. Since then she has won many gold, silver and bronze medals. In 1980, the twenty-second Olympic Games were held in Moscow. Russian athletes have received medals for their records in many sporting events.
The origin of the Olympic Games was in Greece. The first Games took place in a valley called ‘Olympia’ and the Games got their name from this place. In those days the Games took place every four years and they lasted for five days. During the five days there were athletics competitions and competitions in music and poetry. The original Olympic Games were only for men.
The Modern Olympic Games began in 1896 when a Frenchman, Baron Pierre de Coubertin, decided to organize international Olympic Games. He thought that athletics were important for forming a person’s character. He also thought the Games could help world peace. The first modern Olympic Games took place in 1897 in Athens, the capital of Greece. Women began to compete in 1900. Most competitors in the Games are amateurs. They take part for fun and for a love of sport - not for money. There are no prizes, only medals.
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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 policy-making body Olympic movement. It includes representatives of all countries taking part in the Olympic Games.
Summer and winter games are held 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
