3. Jazz Chants
Volleyball, basketball, football,
Netball, badminton, tennis.
I can play basketball, basketball, can you?
Yes, I can. Yes, I can. I can play basketball.
I can play volleyball, volleyball, can you?
No, I can’t. No, I can’t. I can’t play volleyball.
I can play netball and tennis too.
15. The Olympic Games
The Olympic Games is the world’s most famous sports
competition. It is held every four years. The aim of the Games is to
promote friendship among countries.
We can see symbols such as the rings, medals, flag, torch and
mascots during the Olympic Games.
The five rings is the Olympic Emblem. They represent the five
continents of the world. The rings are joined to show the unity of all
the athletes from Africa, America, Asia, Oceania and Europe.
The Olympic Flag is white with five rings that are
blue, yellow, black, green and red. The colours are on all the national
flags of the world.
The Olympic Torch with the flame means faster, higher and
stronger.
The latest Olympic Games will be held in London from 27 July to
12 August, 2012.
16. Comprehension Questions
Answer the questions below.
1.What is the world’s most famous sports
competition?
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2.How often are the games held?
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3.What is the aim of the Olympic Games?
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4.What are the symbols found in the Olympic
Games?
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5.Which continents do the rings represent?
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6.Where will the 2012 Olympics be held?
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7.Would you like to watch the Olympic Games?
Why?
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