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Spelling Test Olympic Games Teacher’s Version ENGLISH KEY STAGE 2 2004 SPELLING LEVELS 3–5

Every four years thousands of athletes come together to take part in the Olympic Games. It is one of the sporting events in the world. The Games are based on competitions held in Ancient Greece. All , across the Greek world, during the Games. These were par t of a religious held to honour the Greek god, Zeus. The ancient Greeks thought it was very important for people to exercise their minds, as well as their . The first recorded Games took place two and a half thousand years ago. In the nineteenth century the modern Olympics were developed to young athletes and to promote peace between different countries. The opening of the Games is impressive. The Greek athletes lead the procession into the stadium, as a reminder of the Olympics. The other teams in alphabetical order. Olympic Games biggest fighting stopped festival bodies approximately encourage extremely original follow

Several events in the Olympics today, such as running, boxing and , were also popular in the ancient Games. Some aspects of the Olympics have been by changes in technology. For example, events can now be with greater because of sophisticated measuring equipment. An of many millions watches on television, enjoying the ceremonies and many exciting competitions. The Games are officially declared open with the of the Olympic flag. Doves are released into the air as a of peace. A significant moment is the lighting of the Olympic Flame, which remains alight the Games. highly throughout wrestling transformed judged accuracy raising symbol audience colourful

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