Презентация, доклад по английскому языку по теме: Олимпийские игры (7 класс)

The Olympic Symbols

The meaning and the values of the Olympic Games are conveyed by symbols. Among these are the rings, the motto and the flame. These symbols transmit a message in a simple and direct manner.

The five rings represent the five continents. They are interlaced to show the meeting of the athletes of the world during the Olympic Games.

On the Olympic flag, the rings appear on a white background. The circles represent the five continents of Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe and North and South America. Combined in this way, the six colours of the flag (blue, yellow, black, green, red and white) represent all nations.

A motto is a phrase which sums up a life philosophy or a code of conduct to follow. The Olympic motto is made up of three Latin words: FASTER — HIGHER — STRONGER. These three words encourage the athlete to give his or her best during competition. The most important thing in life is not the triumph, but the fight.

The Olympic flame is one of the best-known features of the Games. The most exciting moment of the opening ceremony is the lighting of the Olympic Flame, another symbol of the Olympic Games. Runners bring a torch from the valley of Olympia in Greece. Thousands of runners take part in the journey. The journey starts four weeks before the opening of the Games. At the opening ceremony, the final runner carries the torch to the stadium, and lights the new Olympic Flame. Then there is a very big song, dance and music show. The Olympic Flame burns until the end of the Games.

The values of excellence, friendship and respect are the foundation upon which the Olympic Movement brings together sport, culture and education for the betterment of human beings.