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.

Exercise

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