Olympic sports - then and now

But the truth is that, like most things, the Olympic Games are influenced by _______.

The original Olympic Games were held in

• Greece

• Paris

• London

• Belgium

The text states that pankration had disturbingly few rules.

What is disturbing about having few rules?

• It would be hard to select participants.

• A fight could easily get out of control.

• Many people dislike wrestling.

• A competition would take too long.

Why does the text describe the underwater swimming event as challenging for spectators?

• It was a very long race.

• The spectators were expected to take part.

• The competitors were out of sight.

• It was difficult to understand the rules.

The original Olympic events were based on skills necessary for Greek _________.

Where was the tug-of-war event held?

• Greece

• London

• Paris

• Belgium

The first paragraph of the text

• summarises the main points.

• dismisses a common idea.

• defines the main terms.

• previews the main argument.

The purpose of the second last paragraph is to discuss Olympic sports that

• involve the use of dangerous equipment.

• are no longer included as events.

• were replaced by cycling and sailing.

• originated with the ancient Greeks.