D.

Circle the correct expression:

1. a. for 6 years b. since 6 years

2. a. for 1999 b. since 1999
3. a. for a week b. since a week
4. a. for 8 months b. since 8 months
5. a. for 18th March b. since 18th March ___ / 2½ points

E. The leaflet about Olympia

Read this leaflet about Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games and complete
the gaps with the correct form of one of the following verbs: host, visit, arrive, be (X2),
revive, build, compete, start, return.

The Olympics back to their birthplace

popular tourist
Olympia __________________________(1) a
_________
destination for years. In the antiquity it ________
of Zeus. The
____________(2) the most important sanctuary
in 776 BC.
Olympic Games __________________(3) there
_____(4) to
Athletes from all over the Greek world ________
take part in the Games.
ern Olympic
Many countries __________________(5) the mod
_
__________(6) to Greece. Athletes ____________
Games since 1896. Now, the Games ________
.
t of the ancient contest __________________(8)
_(7) in the ancient stadium at Olympia, so the spiri
e of the first Olympic Games by land and by sea.
Hundreds of tourists _____________(9) the hom
of shops, cafes and restaurants.
The inhabitants __________________(10) a lot
___ / 5 points

See p. 96 Workbook
My total score is ___ / 20 points

NOW TICK I can read about

WHAT YOU CAN DO • world record holders and champions ........................
• athletic events ............................................................
I can listen to
• radio programmes .......................................................
I can talk about
you
E M B E R when • past experiences .........................................................
REM groups
:
work in h time you • past experiences connected with the present ...........
c
how mu d and who • Olympic records ...........................................................
• Agree o s p en
g t arts
are goin d o d if ferent p I can write
to
is going up work. • reports about champions ...........................................
e g r o
of th • my personal achievements .........................................

84 Pupil’s Book • UNIT 7 - Share your Experiences • Check yourself