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Lesson 1

Preparation

The Olympic Games

The Olympic Games started in Greece in 776 BC.

It started out as a means for the Greeks to honor
their gods.

Today, the Olympic Games salute human
capabilities.

It is the most prestigious athletic competition of
modern times.

The Olympic Games will still be honored because
of its prestige and popularity.

It will still take place every four years.

Grammar

* Tenses show whether the event has already happened (past tense), is

still happening (present tense), and is about to happen (future tense).
► She played basketball yesterday.
► She is playing basketball. Keywords
► She will play basketball tomorrow.
start / honor / salute
Questions modern / every

1. Why do you think the Olympic Games started?
2. Would you like to compete for the honor of your country?
3. How do you think the Olympic Games salute athletes?
4. What do you think of the modern Olympic Games?
5. Should your country participate every year?
Vocabulary &
Sample Answers Expressions

Participate – to play a part it; to join.
1. I think it started because the Greeks Capability – the capacity to perform;
wanted to compete with each other. potential or competence.
2. Yes, that would be very nice.

3. They give medals that are recognized around the world.
4. I think it is very difficult to organize such a big event.
5. Yes, we must show the capabilities of our athletes.

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