What happened this summer in? London. What do you know about the Olympics? The 2012 Summer Olympic Games.

What happened this summer in?London

What do you know about the Olympics?

The 2012 Summer Olympic Games

1) The first Olympic Games were in .

2) They started almost years ago.

3) They were held in honour of

4) The 5 Olympic rings represent

5) The Olympic motto is .

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Zeus, king of the gods

the five continents (Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and Oceania)

Faster, Higher, Stronger

6) The London Olympic Games took place in

7) There were countries competing.

8) There were sports during the Olympic Games.

9) The official London mascots are called

10)The medals are made of

11) For the opening ceremony there’s always a runner holding

12) Another important motto by Pierre De Coubertin is

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“the most important thing is not to win but to take part.”

Listening comprehension.

Who is he?

Name:Usain BoltAge:Birthday: 21/08Height: 1,95 meters

He was gold medallist for…

• The 100 meters sprint

• The 200 meters sprint

• The 4 x 400 meters relay

• The 400 meters sprint

Who is this swimming champion?

Name: Michael PHELPS

Age: Birthday: 30/06Height:

Nationality: American

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1,93 meters

In the London Olympics…

• He won 3 gold medals and 3 silver medals

• He won 4 gold medals and 3 silver medals

• He won 4 gold medals and 2 silver medals

He has the all-time records for Olympic gold medals…

He has won…

• 16 Olympic gold medals

• 18 Olympic gold medals

• 20 Olympic gold medals

Who is this man? Oscar Pistorius

Age:

Nationality: South African

Nickname: Blade Runner:

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