1 | Look at the fact file. Match images A-D with the phrases in blue.

2 |  |  | 6.05 Read the fact file and listen. Write the sentences that are true for you.
1 The images helped me understand the text. 2 There is some information I knew before reading. | 3 I learned something new. 4 There was something funny. 5 I was surprised by something.

WORDS IN CONTEXT

3 | Match the phrases in bold (1-4) with the words and phrases (a-d)k.
1 The athletes trained from the beginning to the end of the night. 2 In the ancient Olympics, people used a vehicle with two horses. 3 Women couldn’t compete in the games at first. 4 The winners get a valuable thing. |  | a prize b chariot c during d participate in a race or competition

4 | Complete the diagram with the phrases below. • crown of leaves • discus throwing • female athletes • medals for winners • summer games

5 | Match images 1-5 with actions a-e. What sport from the fact file do the images show?
a Jump: with arms up. b Finish jump: throw halteres down. c Prepare for jump: move arms. | d In the air: move arms to the front. e Start: hold halteres down. 1

Olympic athletes were great heroes to the Greek people. Do you think modern athletes are great heroes? Why / Why not? | 1 Say two things superheroes can do. 2 What famous poet is in the video?