1. Заполните пропуски глаголами в правильной форме (Past Simple, Present Perfect и Present Perfect Passive).
1) The flag …. (to hoist) during each celebration of the Games since 1920.
2) A Champions Gala … (to add) to attract greater interest.
3) The Olympic torch … (to bring) into the stadium and passed on until it reaches the final torch carrier.
4) The host city for an Olympic Games … (to choose) seven to eight years ahead of their celebration.
5) Since the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea, the Olympics … (to hold) in Asia or Oceania four times.
2. Заполните пропуски подходящими по смыслу словами из списка ниже:
weight; wrestling; compete; distance running; strong
A wrestler must be … (1) and very quick. Then he needs enough strength to tear the rival from the mat and throw him on the floor.
I will tell you about myself. I grew up tall and thin with no great strength in my arms. … (2) came into my life when I was 18. I was 188 cm tall and weighed 85 kg and could not … (3) with my rivals in strength.
I developed a system of exercises, which helped me to become stronger. I spent much time weight lifting. I lifted a bar equal to my own weight, which is up to 100 kg. However, that happened after two years of regular exercising. At first, the … (4) was only 30-40 kg.
At first, I could push up only 3 or 4 times, so weak were my arms! Then 30 times. Interesting enough, if you strengthen your legs, you feel as if your body has become much lighter. It is a very useful exercise. I also worked with dumb-bells and weights and threw heavy stones into air. You must combine muscle-building exercises with long … (5). It is a good relaxation for the arms and back muscles.
