This is a short film about an alternative Olympic games.
Before reading: discuss these questions with your partner / group:
- In which country did the Olympic games originate?
- How old are the Olympic games?
- What sports do you think would have been played in the ancient Olympics?
- Why do you think the Olympic games came about?
Before watching, check that you understand the meaning of these words:
| Word | Part of speech | Word | Part of speech |
|---|---|---|---|
| spirits | noun | archaeologist | noun |
| barracks | noun | wreath | noun |
| revival | noun | alternative | adjective (only before noun) |
Now watch the Greece's Nemean Games film.