B) from different countries d) three thousand years agoThe first Olympic Games took place in Greece nearly (1)Games happened every four years and during the games there wereno wars. So athletes (2) ... could travel to and from the Games. Butthe Games at that time had only one eventstadium. Then some more (3)others. At that time only men could participate in the games.Then the Olympic Games stopped (4) Only in 1894 Pierre deCoubertin of France organized the International Olympic CommitteeNow there are (6) ... and Paralympics for athletes with disabilities.e) Winter Olympics, Summer Olympif) the first Olympic Games took placg) events appearedc) 14 and 18The- a short race across a: boxing, wrestling, jumping andTOC The first moderne Olympic Gimmes were in Greece where5) But women started participating in Games in 1900.Not so long ago Youth Games appeared for athletes between theages of (7) ... The winners get medals. Third place wins a bronze, second place wins a silver and first place gets a gold medal.2bListen and check.3a Work in pairs. Match the words and explain перевол​

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1. What are the names of the islands situated to the west of the continent of Europe?

- Great Britain, Ireland

"The larger of them is called Great Britain, and the smaller, Ireland."

2. What parts does the island of Great Britain consist of?

- consists of England, Scotland and Wales

"The island of Great Britain consists of England, Scotland and Wales."

3. What is the official name of Great Britain?

- United Kingdom

"UK (the United Kingdom) is the official name of the country, occasionally referred to as Great Britain"

4. How are the people living in the UK called?

- People of Wales are named Welsh. People of Scotland are called Scottish. People who live in Northern Ireland are called Irish.

"The residents of Wales are named Welsh, while the people of Scotland are called Scottish. The correct common name for English, Scottish and Welsh is British. Those who live in Northern Ireland are called Irish"

5. Why is the climate of the British Isles moderate?

- This is due to the warm current of the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf Stream.

"This is due to the warm current of the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf Stream."

6. What is the highest mountain in the UK?

- The highest mountain is Ben Nevis in the Highlands of Scotland

"The highest mountain is Ben Nevis in the Highlands of Scotland"

7. What are the longest and most important rivers in the UK?

-  the longest rivers are the Severn and the Thames

"the longest rivers are the Severn and the Thames."

8. What is the capital of the country?

- London.

"The capital of the country is London."

9. What type of state is the UK?

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10. Who rules the country?

- Monarchs

"For centuries monarchs ruled Britain. "