The Olympics

The Olympics

The Olympic Games

Listen and Answer

Listen to the information about the Olympic Games and then answer the questions that follow.

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The First Olympic Games

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Multiple Choice

The First Olympic Games were held in ...

• 776 BC

• 767 BC

• 76BC

• 67BC

Multiple Choice

Women could take part in the games

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Only winners of the games were crowned with a wreath.

• True

• False

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​The Modern Olympics

Multiple Choice

The first modern Olympic Games took place in ...

• 1869

• 1986

• 1896

• 1968

Multiple Choice

The Olympics are held

• every two years

• every three years

• every four years

• every five years

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​The Olympic Rings and Flag

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Multiple Choice

How many continents are 'represented' by the Olympic Rings?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

Fill in the Blanks

The six colours of the Olympic flag are on a

background.

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The Olympic Torch

Multiple Choice

When is the torch lit?

• At the end of the games

• At the opening ceremony

• All around the world

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Olympic Medals

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Multiple Choice

The first place winner gets

• A gold medal

• A silver medal

• A bronze medal

Multiple Choice

A person who comes third, gets a ...

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​Olympic Sports

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Multiple Choice

The winter Olympics and the Summer Olympics have the same sports.

• True

• False

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​Recent Olympic Games

Multiple Choice

While people do go to the games, more people watch the Olympic Games on TV

• True

• False