Unit 2 Listening Suggested answers to Exercise 1: Captions of pictures: 1. Smoke signals on the Great Wall to warn of invasion. 2. A message in a bottle in the ocean. 3. A man sending a home pigeon to its home with a message tied to its leg.

More possible ways in which messages can be sent to people far away: in person. traveling by bicycle or on horseback. skateboarding, skating, roller skating, etc. walking. going by plane, hang glider, balloon, etc by other means. tied to the back of a fish

. written in the sky by an airplane. on the back of an animal taken from its home and trying to return to it Suggested answer to Exercise 2: Phidippides sent his message miles away all by himself on foot. Suggested answers to Exercise 3:

1. Phidippides’ job was a solider as well as a great runner. He fought in the Battle of Marathon against the Persians. He also sent messages miles away by running. 2. Their city was going to the attacked, so the Greek army went to Marathon to fight their enemy. 3. Phidippides did what he was asked. We know because there is a monument to him and

to the dead soldiers at Marathon. He died giving his message. Suggested answers to Exercise 4: Marathon( long distance race) was included in the first modern Olympic Game:. Phidippides has become a link with the ancient Olympic past.. His story is well-know. It is an inspiring example. It is also an example of a great running achievement.

Unit 2 Using Words and Expressions Sporting events in the Winter Olympic Games Sporting events played between teams Sporting events done best by Chinese athletes skiing ice hockey ice skating badminton football basketball gymnastics relay race table tennis sailing volleyball soccer badminton gymnastics table tennis diving volleyball shooting weight-lifting hurdling Suggested answers to Exercise 1:

Answer key for Exercise 2: 1.as well as 2. one after another 3. as well 4. hopeless 5. foolish Suggested answers to Exercise 3: 1. Only those who were born in Greece could be admitted as competitors in the ancient Olympic Games. 2. One after another the athletes left the Olympic village.

3. He made a bargain with his son and promised him that he would take him to the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games if he worked hard. 4. There are many athletes who did not win the glory of an Olympic medal for themselves, but helped others to realize their dream by their sportsmanship. 5. Volunteers will help people find their way to the gymnasia/ gymnasiums and stadia / stadiums.

Unit 2 Using Structures Answer key for Exercise 1: Will be admitted, will be asked, will be advertised, will be replaced, will be organized, provide Answer key for Exercise 2: 1. Meals will be served three times a day. Please check the exact time in the dining hall. √

2. Rooms will be cleaned in the late morning. 3. All competitors will be taken to their sports events at the correct time. 4. Visitors will not be allowed to stay in the building after 9 pm. 5. Smoking will not be permitted at all in any of the stadiums.

6. Doctors will wait 24 hours a day. 7. Competitors deserve a good night’s sleep so lights will be turned off 10 pm each night. 8. Competitors will be punished for cheating. 9. All competitors will be expected to behave politely to each other.

Suggested answers to Exercise 3: 1. When it comes to friendship, much will be given to the kind man; little to the unkind one. 2. When it comes to money, much will be collected for those who are hardworking; little for those who are lazy. 3. When it comes to business, much will be

achieved by those who are polite; little by those who are rude. 4. When it comes to love, much will be given to those who increase your happiness; little to those who do not.

Unit 2 Listening Task Answer key for Exercise 2: 5 I start the Olympic Game when the fire in the stadium is lit. 7 I am happy when new countries get Olympic medals. 2 I travel through many countries carried by many runners.

1 The sun lights me. 6 I will burn till the end of the Olympic Games. 3 The last country I visit is the one with the host city for the Olympics. 8 I am proud to be a bridge between the ancient and modern Olympic Games. 4 The greatest honour is for the last athlete to carry me into the stadium.

Suggested answers to Exercise 3: 1. Ancient Greek was the birthplace of the Olympic Games so it is appropriate to light the flame there. 2. The modern Olympic Games considers everyone should have their chance to take part in the Games. If you are mentally or physically disabled, it would obviously be

unfair for you to take part against other able-bodied competitors. So the Olympic movement has devised two sets of extra Games: the Special Games( for mentally less able) and Paralympics( for physically handicapped competitors).

Unit 2 Reading Task Suggested answers: Bjornar Hakensmoen What happened A Canadian's skiing pole broke during a race. What he didHe gave her his own pole even though his Norwegian team were competing against her team. What he saidIt is only what any good sportsman would do. What Sara said Hakensmoen showed the true meaning of sport.

Eric Williams His situationHe has low mental ability. What he doesHe takes part in the Special Olympics. What people say He does his best and appreciates any help given to him.

Kip Keino His situationHe was very ill and in great pain. What he didHe still took part in the race. What it showedTrue courage and perseverance. What people thought They praised him by putting him on the front cover of a sports magazine.