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8 The Sporting Life 1 Listen and Discuss رابط الدرس الرقمي www.ien.edu.sa Make a list of what you already know about the Olympic Games. Then read the passage and underline the facts about the Games that are new to you. Fascinating Olympic Facts The ancient Olympic Games began in Greece in 776 B.C.E. and were held every four years until 393 C.E. It wasn't until about 1,500 years later, in the mid-1800s, that the games were revived in Greece. But the Olympics didn't become the event we know today until 1896, when a French historian named Pierre de Coubertin had the idea of making the games international, and founded the International Olympic Committee. Medals weren't always a part of the Olympics. Giving medals to winners is a practice that began in 1896, and between 1896 and 1904, the top prize was a silver medal. The youngest person that has ever competed in the Olympics was Dimitrios Loundras, a ten-year-old gymnast on the 1896 Greek gymnastics team. Lighting the Olympic torch does not involve a match. It is lit using only the light of the sun and a special mirror. وزارة التعليم Ministry of of Education 2024 1146 MG_02_COMBO_TEXT_2024.indb 114 At various times, the Olympics have included such unusual events as a swimming obstacle race, a tug of war, and live pigeon shooting. The gold medal is not made of gold! It's actually 92.5 percent silver with a covering of six grams of gold. S 30/4/24 2:31 AM

The marathon is an event named after the run of a Greek soldier, Pheidippides. In 490 B.C.E., Pheidippides ran from Marathon to Athens (about 26 miles, or 42 kilometers) to deliver news about the Greeks' success in a battle. Running through the mountains and rocky land was extremely difficult. After Pheidippides arrived in Athens and delivered his news, he fell down and died. The first modern Olympics in 1896 included a race of 26 miles (42 kilometers), called a marathon, to commemorate Pheidippides' run. Because the Greeks originated the Olympics, the Greek team always leads the procession of athletes during the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games. They are followed by the other teams in alphabetical order. The hosting country goes last. Dropping sports from the Olympics is not uncommon. In fact, many popular sports have been dropped through the years, including rugby, golf, baseball, and softball. Adding a new event can only happen if another one is dropped. Quick Check ✓ A. Vocabulary. Complete the sentences with one of these words: commemorate marathon originated practice procession revived 1. The parade will begin with a 2. The board game chess 3. The Eiffel Tower was built to 4. Thousands of runners participate in the 5. The new museum has 6. The to ancient times. of students marching down the avenue. in India in the 6th century. the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution. every year. tourism in our city. of exchanging rings during a wedding ceremony dates back B. Comprehension. Answer true or false. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. - 2 3 4 5 6 The Olympic Games have occurred every four years since 776 B.C.E. The host country always leads the Olympic procession. A swimming obstacle race was once an Olympic sport. Before 1896, athletes who came in first place won a silver medal. The marathon commemorates an ancient Greek sporting event. Pheidippides fell down and died soon after completing his run. 2 Pair Work Work with your partner to design a new Olympic flag. What will each color or symbol represent? Draw .your flag and explain it to your classmates التعليم Ministry of Education 2024-1446 MG_02_COMBO_TEXT_2024.indb 115 115 30/4/24 2:31 AM