надо сделать тест 1. Read and translate the text
The first record of the games dates from 776 BC in Greece. The important
sports in the original Olympic Games were running, jumping, wrestling, throwing
the discs and throwing the javelin. Only men completed, and they wore no clothes
in order to have greater freedom of movement.
The first modern Olympiad took place in Athens in 1896. Since then the
Olympic Games have been held every four years with only two exceptions because
of the two world wars. There may be Summer and Winter Games.
In modern times the Olympic movement has become an enormous and
expensive organization. The Winter Olympic Games are multi-sport event held
every four years.
In 2014 Sochi was the first Russian city to host the Winter Olympics. Our
Government, Olympic Sports Committee and sportsmen were prepared for this
event with great enthusiasm. Our sportsmen won many medals.
2. Are these statements true or false? Correct the false ones
1) The first Olympic Games were held in Ancient Greece.
2) Both men and women took part in the Games at that time.
3) The men wore no clothes because of the hot weather.
4) The Olympic Games are held every four years. There were only two exceptions
because of earthquakes.
5) Sochi was the first Russian city to host the Winter Olympics.
3. Give general information about the Olympic Games using the following
prompts
The first official Olympic Games took place in the year … in … .
They were held in honour of … .
The important sports in the original Olympic Games were … .
The first modern Olympiad took place in the year … in … .
The Olympic Games are held every … .
They may be … .
The five Olympic circles represent … .
They are connected to symbolize … .
Russia hosted the Games … .
In 2014 … .
I’d like to go to the Olympic Games because … .
4. Выберите правильный вариант ответа
1) Nick is … boy that I know.
a) happier b) the happiest c) happy
2) Of the six cars, I like the silver one … .
a) good b) better c)best
3) Jane’s notebook is … than mine.
a) cheaper b) the cheapest c) cheap
4) This is … cheese-cake I have ever had!
a) more delicious b) the most delicious c)delicious
5) This bookcase is … than that one.
a) beautiful b) the most beautiful c)more beautiful
6) Do you feel … today than yesterday?
a) better b) the best c) good
