ответьте на вопросы 1. Where did the Olympic Games begin? 2. How often did the Games take place in ancient times? How old are they held now? 3. Did the original Olympic Games consist only of sport competition? 4. What was the only athletic event that was held in the ancient Olympics? 5. Could woman take part in the ancient Olympics? 6. At about what time were the ancient Olympics ended? 7. Whose idea was to bring the Olympic Games back to life? 8. In what city were the first modern Olympic Games held? 9. What country hosted the second modern Olympiad? 10. Where were the latest Olympics held? 11. What committee organizes the Olympic Games?

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