Презентация по английскому языку на тему History of the Olympic Games (8 класс)

History of the Olympic Games.Учитель английского языкаМБОУ «СОШ №25» г.ВладивостокаРоссияСеменец Оксана Анатольевна The Olympic Gamesis an internationalsports festivalthat began inancient Greece. Originally,the Olympic Games were held every four years for several centuries until they were completed in 1896, and subsequently they are organized every four years, except for the time when they were World War I and World War II . Perhapsthe main difference between the ancient and modern Olympic Games is that for the ancient Greeks the games were way recoil honor their gods ,while, as the modern Games are a way to honor the impact athletic talentof people of all nations Originally, the Olympic Games also included competitions in music, oratory and theatrical performances. Modern Olympic Games do not have them, but they are much more sports than ever before. For two and a half weeks, all international conflicts should be stopped and replaced with a friendly competition . This noble idea, which is based on the modern Olympic movement . The earliest record of the Olympics back to 776 BC, but historians think that the game started long before then. The ancient Games were held in honor of Zeus, the most important god of the ancient Greeks. Accordingto the earliest records, only one sporting event was held at the ancient Olympics - foot race of about 183 meters, or the length of the stadium. Only men were allowed to watch the games . At the Olympics, the 18th century has included the fight and the pentathlon. Games winners highly praised and honored for their results . In 349 BC. e . Games were officially completed by the Roman emperor Theodosius, who felt that theyhad a pagan significance. Pierre de Coubertin, a young French nobleman who had the idea to bring the Olympic Games to life.With the help of the people who supported him, he managed to organize the first modern Olympic Games in 1896 . Baron de Coubertin had planned to hold the Olympic Games in France, but the representatives of nine  countries that supported his idea, and decided that Greece was the rightlace to host the first Olympic games.The nine countries were Belgium, England, France, Greece, Italy, Russia, Spain, Sweden and the United States . They agreed that every four years the Olympic Games will move to other big cities in the world . Athens Games in 1896 were a success. Athlets from thirteen countries competed in nine sports.The second Olympiad was held in France in 1900 . 2004 Summer Olympics were held in Athens, Greece, and took 201 countries . USA took first place. And Russia 3rd place. Starting in 1924 the Winter Olympics were included . Theywere held in the same year as the Summer Games, but starting in 1994 ,Winter Games held two years after the Summer Games   Olympics manages the International Olympic Committee in Lausanne, Switzerland The end