Read the text and mark the sentences True (T), False (F) or Doesn't say (DS) Olympic Games 1. An athletic festival with competitions in music and poetry was held every four years in Greece. The period between the games was called an Olympiad. The games were held in honour of Zeus, the principle God of the Greeks, who according to the legend lived on Mount Olympus. The festival lasted 5 days and became a symbol of peace and friendship because no wars should be waged during the Olympiad. The athletes competed in running, boxing, wrestling, horse and chariot racing and the like. The winners were given Laurel wreath in the Temple of Zeus. The Olympic Games were held nearly 12 centuries and were abolished in the early Christian era in 394 A.D. 1. The Olympic Games were held for athletes and actors. 2. The athletes competed in boxing, running, wrestling, horse racing. 3. The last modern Olympic Games took place in Athens. 4. The Olympic Games were brought back due to Baron Pierre de Coubertin. 5. The Games have been regularly held every four years. 6. The motto of the Olympic Games means "Quicker, Taller, Stronger". 7. At the opening ceremony all sportsmen carry their state flag. 8. The winners of the competitions are given 1mln Dollars. 9. The torch is carried hand-to-hand by relays of skateboarders from Olympia.
My favorite media are newspapers. I often read them when I have free time. They are very affordable and varied these days. Quite interesting articles and news are often found there. I also like to solve crosswords that are on the back pages of newspapers. This is a good way to pass the time.
Объяснение:
Мои любимые СМИ - газеты. Я часто читаю их в свободное время. В наши дни они очень доступны и разнообразны. Здесь часто встречаются довольно интересные статьи и новости. Еще я люблю разгадывать кроссворды, которые есть на последних страницах газет. Это хороший скоротать время.
1. What is the writer's main purpose in writing this text?
to introduce her ideas to the reader.
to tell the reader how she brought up a family.
to tell the reader her life story.
to explain how international companies operate.
2. What would someone learn from this text?
what the writer's family is like.
what the writer's book is about.
how to write a book about business.
how to make a lot of money.
3. How does the writer feels about the business she runs?
She just runs it for her own entertainment.
She doesn't care about success if her children are fed.
It is likely to become even more successful.
It is not like any other company.
4. What kind of workers does the author like to employ?
workers who have the same attitudes as she does
workers who have their own families
workers who get on well with the public
workers who can explain her ideas
5. What kind of person does the writer seem to be?
She doesn't seem to be very confident.
She is mainly interested in making money.
She sees running a business as just a job.
She seems to be someone with strong opinions
Объяснение:
My favorite media are newspapers. I often read them when I have free time. They are very affordable and varied these days. Quite interesting articles and news are often found there. I also like to solve crosswords that are on the back pages of newspapers. This is a good way to pass the time.
Объяснение:
Мои любимые СМИ - газеты. Я часто читаю их в свободное время. В наши дни они очень доступны и разнообразны. Здесь часто встречаются довольно интересные статьи и новости. Еще я люблю разгадывать кроссворды, которые есть на последних страницах газет. Это хороший скоротать время.