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Background knowledge
Textbook: p. 30
GoalOrganising what we know about the Olympic Games; Olympic values (fair play, taking part).
New words
fair play · odob, sport halolligitake part · ishtirok etmoqcompetition · musobaqacommon goal · umumiy maqsad
Explanation
The Olympic Games are the biggest sports event in the world. They take place every four years, and there are Summer Games and Winter Games. According to the Olympic Creed, the most important thing is not to win but to take part and to fight well. The Olympic movement teaches people of different nationalities, religions and cultures to compete peacefully for common goals. We can sort what we know into a table: traditions, sports, athletes. Examples: tradition – the opening ceremony; sport – swimming; athlete – a gymnast. The structure not ... but ... shows a contrast: “It is not the winning but the taking part that matters.”
Worked examples
Our table. Traditions: the opening ceremony, the Olympic flame, the medal ceremony. Sports: swimming, athletics, gymnastics, judo. Athletes: Fazliddin Gaibnazarov, Oksana Chusovitina.
— What does “fair play” mean? — It means following the rules and respecting everybody. — Is winning the most important thing? — Not at the Olympics. Taking part is more important.
Class activity
“What we know” table: groups fill three columns (traditions / sports / athletes) and compare with another group.
Practice
1
How often are the Olympic Games held?
Every four years.
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Complete: The most important thing is not to ___ but to take part.
win
3
Give an example of fair play.
Shaking hands with your opponent after a match.
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Why is it important for athletes from different countries to compete together?
They get to know each other, become friends and peace grows stronger.