b. Where can competitors stay?

c. What do the winners get as a prize?

d. What do the competitors compete for?

2. Scan the text to find out the characteristics and similarities of the ancient and modern Olympics.

Item The ancient Olympics The modern Olympics Time Every _________years Every ________years. Types Only ____________

Games Summer and __________

Olympic Games Events fewer More events like_______

and _________ Athletes Only men from________

City. From_________

Including______ Places Greece Prize

3. Read the text and tell whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).

1). The 2004 Olympic Games were held in Sydeny. ( )

2). Slaves and women used to join in the Olympic Games. ( )

3). The winter Olympics are usually held two years before the summer Olympics. ( )

4). There are many events like ice skating and volleyball which need snow and ice in the Winter Olympics. ( )