Beginning in 776 BC, the Olympic Games were held in the Valley of Olympia in Greece. They were dedicated to the Olympian Gods and took place every four years. By about 650 BC the Games were held over five days. Sportsmen came to the Valley of Olympia from every corner of the Greek world. Sportsmen competed in running, wrestling and the pentathlon. The pentathlon was a five-event match which included running, wrestling, jumping, throwing the discus and throwing the javelin. Later boxing, a chariot race and other events were included. Women could not take part in the Games and even couldn’t watch them. The winners of these early Games were awarded with wreaths4 from an olive tree that was planted by Hercules* (Heracles), founder of the Games. In 394 AD the Olympic Games were abolished. Thanks to Baron Pierre de Coubertin the first Modern Olympic Games took place in Greece in 1896. They were held over 10 days in April. About 300 athletes from 13 countries participated6 in 9 different sports. The largest delegation was from Greece. They won 10 gold medals and set Olympic records. At the Moscow 1980 Games more than 5,000 athletes from 80 countries competed in 21 different sports. The 2004 Olympic Games also took place in Greece. Athletes from 202 countries competed in 28 different sports some of which, for example, the track events in athletics, are very old, while others were added' to the programme of the Games not long ago. For example, open water swimming events, over the distance of 10 kilometres, were included into the programme of the Olympic Games in 2008 (in China).

•Найдите в тексте предложения с глаголами в страдательном залоге и переделайте их в глаголы в действительном залоге. (понимание грамматических структур).

1.The family had trouble  moving house: there were too many things to be taken to the new place.

2. I don't mind eating  in the kitchen. And what about you? Do you always have meals in the dining room?

3. Sorry, I can't come with you tonight: I am busy cooking  for the family.

4. Hello, Jack! Good to see you. Did you have fun travelling?

5. The lesson isn't over yet. Please go on working . You have another ten minutes to finish the test.

6. Why do many people prefer watching  the News? After all we can always find this information on the Net.

7. Mum keeps telling me to try and change my hair style. What do you think?

a)The construction of the Trans-Siberian Railway brought new life to our territory, didn't it?

1. General:

Did the construction bring new life to the territory?

2. Special:

What did the construction bring?

Which construction brought new life to the territory?

What brought new life to the territory?

Whose territory did it being new life to?

3. Alternative:

Did the construction bring new life or serious problems?

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b) The scientists of Zabaikaliye will contribute to the development of science and economy in the region, won't they?

1. General:

Will they contribute to the development of science?

2. Special:

Who will contribute to the development of economy?

What will the scientists do?

Which scientists will contribute to the development?

Where will they contribute the development of science?

3. Alternative:

Will the scientists contribute to the development of science and economy of the rigion or (of) the country?

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c) Moscow is the capital of Russia, isn't it?

1. General:

Is Moscow the capital of Russia?

2. Special:

What city is the capital of Russia?

What is the capital of Russia?

3. Alternative:

Is Moscow or St. Petersburg the capital of Russia?

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d)There are many lakes and rivers rich in fish in our country, aren't there?

1. General

Are there many lakes and rivers rich in fish in our country?

2. Special

How many lakes are there in our country?

How many rivers are there in our country?

Where are there many lakes and rivers?

What are our rivers rich in?

What is rich in fish?

3. Alternative

Are there many or few lakes in our country?

Are there many rivers rich in fish in our country or abroad?

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e) Chita consists of 5 administrative districts, doesn't it?

1. General

Does Chita consist of 5 administrative districts?

2. Special

What consists of 5 administrative districts?

How many administrative districts does Chita consist of?

3. Alternative

Does Chita consist of 5 or 7 districts?

Does Chita or Vorkuta consist of 5 districts?

Does Chits consist of 5 administrative districts or 5 counties? ( 5 графств)

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