Língua Inglesa: Olympic Sports – Conexão Escola SME

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Olympic Sports: A Celebration of Global Athletic Excellence

The Olympic Games are a grand celebration of athletic prowess and international camaraderie, bringing together athletes from around the world to compete in a wide array of sports. These games, held every four years, feature both summer and winter sports, each with its own unique set of disciplines and events.

The Origins and Evolution

The modern Olympic Games trace their origins back to ancient Greece, where athletic competitions were held in Olympia from the 8th century BC to the 4th century AD. The modern iteration of the Olympics, revived in 1896 by Pierre de Coubertin, started with a modest number of sports but has grown significantly over the years. Today, the Summer Olympics feature 33 sports, while the Winter Olympics include 15.

Popular Summer Olympic Sports

Athletics: Often considered the centerpiece of the Summer Olympics, athletics includes a variety of track and field events such as sprints, marathons, long jump, and shot put. These events showcase the speed, strength, and endurance of the world’s top athletes.
Swimming: With a wide range of events including freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly, swimming is one of the most popular and highly anticipated sports. Legendary swimmers like Michael Phelps have captivated audiences with their record-breaking performances.
Gymnastics: This sport, divided into artistic, rhythmic, and trampoline categories, demands a combination of strength, flexibility, and grace. Gymnastics events, especially the women’s competitions, draw large audiences and have produced iconic moments in Olympic history.
Basketball: Introduced in the 1936 Berlin Olympics, basketball has grown to become a global phenomenon. The inclusion of professional athletes, such as those from the NBA, has elevated the competition’s level and popularity.
Soccer: Known as football outside North America, this sport’s Olympic tournament is highly competitive, featuring teams from all over the world. Olympic soccer has been a stepping stone for many players who later achieve international stardom.

Winter Olympic Sports

Skiing: Comprising various events like alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, and ski jumping, this sport tests athletes’ speed, agility, and endurance on snow-covered slopes.
Ice Hockey: One of the most exciting and physically demanding sports, ice hockey is a fan favorite. The tournament features intense competition among teams from traditional hockey powerhouses.
Figure Skating: Combining athleticism with artistry, figure skating events include singles, pairs, and ice dance. Performances are judged on technical skill, choreography, and overall presentation.
Snowboarding: A relatively new addition to the Winter Olympics, snowboarding includes events like halfpipe, slopestyle, and snowboard cross. The sport has quickly gained a massive following, particularly among younger audiences.
Curling: Often referred to as “chess on ice,” curling is a strategic sport where teams slide stones on a sheet of ice toward a target area. It requires precision, teamwork, and tactical thinking.

The Spirit of the Olympics

Beyond the competition, the Olympic Games embody the spirit of sportsmanship, unity, and international friendship. Athletes not only strive for personal and national glory but also promote cultural exchange and mutual respect. The Olympics are a platform for inspiring stories of perseverance, dedication, and human achievement.

In conclusion, Olympic sports offer a diverse and captivating array of events that bring the world together in celebration of athletic excellence and global harmony. Whether it’s the Summer or Winter Games, the Olympics continue to inspire and unite people across the globe, showcasing the best of what humanity can achieve through sports.

Vocabulary list:

Athletic – Atlética
Competition – Competição
Endurance – Resistência
Performance – Desempenho
Popularity – Popularidade
Legendary – Lendário
Strength – Força
Flexibility – Flexibilidade
Skill – Habilidade
Presentation – Apresentação
Tournament – Torneio
Speed – Velocidade
Teamwork – Trabalho em equipe
Strategic – Estratégico
Dedication – Dedicação

Leia o texto abaixo sobre archery e responda as questões sobre o mesmo:

Archery

Curiosity

Archery has its origins in hunting and warfare practices but has evolved into a sport that emphasizes precision and concentration.

Olympic Fact

It was first included in the Olympic Games in 1900, in Paris, and was reintroduced in 1972. Today, it is one of the most popular sports in the Olympics, with individual and team competitions.

Glossary

Archery – Tiro com arco
Origins – Origens
Precision – Precisão
Included – Incluído
Competitions – Competições

QUESTION 01:

Qual é um fato histórico notável sobre o tiro com arco como esporte olímpico?

(a) O tiro com arco foi incluído pela primeira vez nos Jogos Olímpicos em 1896, em Atenas.

(b) O tiro com arco originou-se como um esporte de precisão e concentração e mais tarde evoluiu para práticas de caça e guerra.

(c) O tiro com arco foi reintroduzido nos Jogos Olímpicos em 1972 e hoje é um dos esportes olímpicos mais populares, com competições individuais e por equipe.

(d) O tiro com arco sempre fez parte dos Jogos Olímpicos desde a sua criação.

QUESTION 02

Explique a trajetória do tiro com arco como esporte olímpico, destacando as datas de sua inclusão e reintrodução nos Jogos Olímpicos, bem como sua popularidade atual nas competições.

Leia o texto abaixo sobre Artistic Gymnastics e responda as questões sobre o mesmo:

Artistic Gymnastics

Curiosity

Artistic gymnastics requires a combination of strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination. Athletes compete on various apparatuses such as bars, rings, and floor.

Olympic Fact

Artistic gymnastics has been part of the Olympic Games since the first modern edition in 1896. Athletes like Simone Biles and Nadia Comaneci have become legends due to their exceptional performances.

Glossary

Strength – Força
Flexibility – Flexibilidade
Apparatuses – Aparelhos
Legends – Lendas
Performances – Performances (ou Atuações)

QUESTION 03

Qual das afirmações a seguir é verdadeira sobre a ginástica artística?

(a) A ginástica artística foi incluída pela primeira vez nos Jogos Olímpicos em 1924.

(b) A ginástica artística requer uma combinação de força, flexibilidade, equilíbrio e coordenação, e os atletas competem em aparelhos como barras, argolas e solo.

(d) A ginástica artística não fez parte dos Jogos Olímpicos até 1972.

QUESTION 04

Explique a importância da ginástica artística nos Jogos Olímpicos, destacando desde sua inclusão na primeira edição dos Jogos Olímpicos modernos em 1896 até os dias atuais, e mencione como atletas como Simone Biles e Nadia Comaneci contribuíram para a popularidade e o desenvolvimento do esporte.

QUESTION 05

Complete alguns nomes de olympic sports abaixo:

(a) B _ X _ N _

(b) S _ A _ EB _ AR _ ING

(d) AT _ LE _ I _ S

(e) S _ IM _ I _ G

Autoria	Profª Drª Sueidy Lourencio
Formação	Letras Portuguese/Inglês – Doutorado em Educação
Componente Curricular	Inglês
Objetivos de aprendizagem e desenvolvimento	(EJALI0403) Interagir com diferentes pares e em situações comunicativas diversas (sala de aula, restaurantes, hotéis, supermercados, redes sociais,entre outros)
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