Intro
The Olympics give athletes from around the world the chance to compete and go for the gold. From the torch relay to the final event, people love to watch the Olympics. These days there are more and more ways to watch the Olympics. You can see your favorite events on TV, in person, or live over the Internet. No matter where you are, you can keep track of all the exciting competition!
Vocab
Example I always try to keep track of what my sister is up to, so that I don't miss any of the important events in her life.
Example Katie is lazy and doesn't try very hard, but her brothers always go for the gold no matter what they're doing.
Example My sister is such a talented artist, I never even tried to compete with her in that field.
Example The Grateful Dead put out a lot of albums, but they were known for their live shows.
Example They keep three flames burning during the torch relay in case one runs out.
Quiz
Discussion
How do you plan to watch the Olympics? What are your favorite events in the summer Olympics?
Comments
Brazil |
Iran, Islamic Republic Of |
Iran, Islamic Republic Of |
Peru |
Spain |
Ukraine |
United Arab Emirates |
United Arab Emirates |
Japan |
Turkey |
Japan |
Pakistan |
Hungary |
Mexico |
Afghanistan |
Egypt |
Turkey |
Egypt |
Ukraine |
Japan |