The Olympic Games - English Activity
The Olympic Games are an international sports competition which are held every four years in a different city. This year they are held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Thousands of athletes from all over the world compete against each other in individual and team sports. Over 1 billion people watch the games on TV. If you are learning English and you like to know all about The Olympic Games, you can't miss the activity that Teacher Yanina Ávalos has prepared for you!
Los Juegos Olímpicos son una competición deportiva internacional que se realizan cada cuatro años en una ciudad diferente. Este año se llevan a cabo en Río de Janeiro, Brasil. Miles de atletas de todo el mundo compiten entre sí en deportes individuales y en equipo. Más de 1 billón de personas ven los juegos por televisión. Si está aprendiendo Inglés y le gusta saber todo acerca de Los Juegos Olímpicos ¡no se puede perder la actividad que la Profesora Yanina Ávalos ha preparado para usted!
Os Jogos Olímpicos são uma competição esportiva internacional realizada a cada quatro anos em uma cidade diferente. Este ano, está sendo realizada no Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. Milhares de atletas de todo o mundo competem em esportes individuais e coletivos. Mais de 1 bilhão de pessoas assistem aos jogos na televisão. Se você está aprendendo inglês e quer saber tudo sobre as olimpíadas em inglês, você não pode perder a atividade que a Professora Yanina Avalos preparou para você!
1. SYMBOLS and VALUES
To give an identity to the games and the Olympic movement, a symbol was created. The meaning and the values of olympism are conveyed by symbols that transmit a message.
To show universality, the five are interlocked. They represent the meeting of athletes of the world during the Olympic Games.
The rings have colours to show unity and friendship. The five colours represent all the flags in the world. Can you name different countries according to the colours of the rings?
- Match.
1- 2- 3- 4- 5-
b. The Olympic MOTTO.
By motto we mean a phrase which sums up a life philosophy or a code of conduct to follow. The Olympic motto is made up of three Latin words: Citius, Altius, and Fortius that mean FASTER, HIGHER and STRONGER. These three words encourage athletes to give their best during competition.
Do you think athletes follow this code of conduct? Why?
c. The FLAME.
The Olympic flame is one of the best-known features of the Games. From the moment the flame is lit, a very precise ritual is laid down:
- The lighting. In memory of the Olympic Games’ ancient origins, the flame is lit in Olympia (Greece) some months before the opening of the Games. The Olympic flame can only be lit by the sun’s rays.
- The torch. A new torch is created for each edition of the Games. The flame is passed from runner to runner and cannot be extinguished during the Games.
- The relay route. The passage of the flame announces the upcoming Olympic Games to the inhabitants along the route and allows those following its journey to discover new cultures and customs.
d. The VALUES.
The values involved in the Olympic symbol are EXCELLENCE, FRIENDSHIP and RESPECT.
- Excellence: To give one’s best; not only to win but also to be and do one’s best in daily life.
- Friendship: To build a peaceful and better world thanks to sports, through solidarity, team spirit, joy and optimism, despite the differences.
- Respect: To respect oneself, one’s body, to respect others, rules and regulations, as well as the environment.
2. The Olympic MASCOTS.
Can you name any Olympic mascot?
This year Olympic mascot is VINICIUS. Named after one of Brazil’s most prominent 20th century cultural icons, Vinicius des Moraes, the mascot for the Olympic Games Rio 2016 constitutes a blend of animals native to Brazil, and symbolizes the energy and joie lived by the Brazilian people. His design takes inspiration from pop culture, as well as video game and animation characters. Alongside his Paralympic Games colleague, Vinicius represents the diversity of the Brazilian people and culture, as well as its exuberant nature.
Following you will find some other Olympic mascots for the past three Olympic Games.
3. The MEDALS.
Do you know what metal is used for each medal (first, second and third-place)?
4. The Olympic Games HISTORY
a. Did you know?
b. How much do you remember? Cover the text and match the numbers to the corresponding information.
5. SPORTS in the Olympic Games
Can you name the different sports that take part in the Olympic Games? Do you like to be part of any team of the Olympic Games?
Let’s check on the following list your answer.
6. A PUZZLE: Olympic Sports
Complete the puzzle and find the solution word.
- A sport in which two athletes fight with foils, sabres and epées.
- Different water sports like swimming, diving and water polo.
- A team sport in which a ball must be thrown through a net.
- A contest in which athletes compete in five different sports.
- A sport connected with riding horses.
- You need a bow and arrows to do it.
- Different sports like running, jumping and throwing.
- You need large gloves to do it and you must wear a mouth-guard for protection.
- You have to be very strong to do it.
- You need a pistol or a riffle to do it.
- A martial art that was invented on Korea.
- A sport in which two athletes throw each other to the ground.
- You need a boat to do it. You cannot do it when there is no wind.
- The most popular sport in the world.
- A contest in which athletes compete in three different sports.
- A martial art that was invented in Japan.
- You need a small open boat and a paddle to do it.
- You have to be strong, agile and very flexible to do it.
- A sport in which a ball is hit across a net with a racket.
- A sport in which you use oars to move a boat.
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