UNIT 3. A Sound Mind in a Sound Body » Стр.47 (5)

Ask questions about the information in bold. 1. First Olympic Games were held in 776 BC at Olympia in Greece. When were the first Olympic Games held? 2. They lasted only one day. How long did they last? 3. As the Games became more popular, they were extended to five days. Why were they extended? 4. In 393 Emperor Theodosius I abolished the Olympic Games. Who did abolish the Olimpic Games? 5. In 1896 they were revived by a Frenchman called Baron de Goubertin. When were they revived? 6. In the modern era, the games have taken place every four years. How often have the games taken place in modern era? 7. There have also been Winter Olympics since 1924. What have appeared in 1924? 8. The 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney lasted 16 days. How long did the 2000 Olympic Games last? 9. The 2004 Olympic Games took place in Athens — the home of the original Olympics. What took place in Athens in 2004?