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I. Read and find the main ideas. 04
The History of Olympics Games
The notion of gathering men every four years to hold
and see sports contests was initially proposed by the
ancient Greeks (in those days women did not
participate, though they had their own, independent,
events). Every four years, the top athletes from
around Greece would converge on a single field to
compete. All conflicts and fighting had to come to a
halt while the athletes and their supporters gathered
in Olympia for a few days to participate in a few
events, the majority of which were tied to combat
(throwing the javelin, running, wrestling, boxing and
chariot racing).
Unit 1-2
Volcanoes act as huge pressure relief valves, releasing pressure that has built up inside the Earth. There are around 500
active volcanoes on the planet, not including those beneath the sea. The eruption of Mount St. Helens in Washington was the
deadliest volcanic explosion ever recorded. The Ojos del Salado volcano in Chile is the world's highest volcano. The "Ring of
Fire" encircles the Pacific Ocean and contains the majority of the world's active volcanoes above sea level. In the last 500
years, almost 200,000 people have died as a result of volcanic eruptions. The magmas found deep below the roots of extinct
volcanoes are mined for the majority of metallic minerals such as copper, gold, silver, lead, and zinc.
Unit 3-4
Sports implies all kinds of physical activities and games that one participates in. Sports is a fascinating and fun thing to
practice. Many people involve themselves in sports out of the enthusiasm and energy-boost that it delivers. Many ardent
sports-people pursue the field based on their passion and interests. Furthermore, sports bring a lot of health benefits to the
ones who engage in it. It helps one take care of their physical state and also of their emotional state. Hence it is a very
beneficial practice to participate in. It brings both joy and health benefits in people’s lives. Sports should be pursued,
practiced and engaged in by all. It is a critical practice and should be popularized more widely.
Unit 5-6
Holidays are very important parts of everyone’s life, be it a student or a working person. Everyone deserves to take a break from
the monotony to rejuvenate and maintain their health. Holidays help us do exactly that. Other than that, a holiday allows us to
complete all our pending work. Nowhere will you find a person who dislikes holidays. From a school going toddler to your house
help, everyone looks forward to holidays and see them as a great opportunity to relax and enjoy.
Unit 7-8
As we all are well familiar with the environment, it is everything which surrounds us naturally and affects our daily lives on
the earth. Everything comes under an environment, the air which we breathe every moment, the water which we use for our
daily routine, plants, animals and other living things, etc. around us. An environment is called healthy environment when
natural cycle goes side by side without any disturbance. Any type of disturbance in the nature’s balance affects the
environment totally which ruins the human lives. Now, in the era of advance living standard of the human being, our
environment is getting affected to a great extent by the means of air pollution, noise pollution, deforestation, water pollution,
soil pollution, acid rain and other dangerous disasters created by the human beings through technological advancement. We
all must take an oath together to protect our natural environment to keep it safe as usual forever.
Unit 9-10
When we look about us, we find a plethora of technological examples. The phone in our hands, the headphones we use to listen to
music, the microwave we use to cook our meals, and even the architecture of the buildings we live in all involve technology in
some way. In today's society, technology is so vital that it's nearly difficult to picture existence without it. We would feel as if
something was lacking in our life if we did not have access to technology.
Unit 11-12
Before, during, and after the American Revolutionary War, the Continental Congress was a succession of legislative assemblies
with certain administrative functions for thirteen of Britain's North American colonies, as well as the newly established United
States. The term "Continental Congress" most specifically refers to the First and Second Congresses of 1774–1781 and, at the
time, was also used to refer to the Congress of the Confederation (1781–1789), which served as the United States' first national
government until it was replaced by the United States Constitution. Thus, the phrase refers to the three congressional assemblies
that convened between 1774 and 1789 in the Thirteen Colonies and the nascent United States. In response to rising tensions, the
First Continental Congress was summoned in 1774.
Unit 7-12
It is an understatement to suggest that education is crucial. Education is a tool for bettering one's life. It is, without a doubt,
the most crucial instrument for transforming one's life. A child's education begins at home. It's a process that lasts a lifetime
and culminates in death. Education has a significant impact on the quality of a person's life. Education enhances one's
knowledge, talents, and personality as well as attitude. Most importantly, education has an impact on people's career
prospects. A well-educated person has a better chance of landing a decent career. We shall discuss the significance of
education in life and society in this essay about the importance of education….