The Olympics are ending with a big ceremony in Paris. For 19 days, athletes competed in the city's famous places. Paris is known for being stylish and cool, but during the Olympics, it became very lively and excited.
The Games started with a colorful show, even though it was raining. Athletes from over 200 countries took part, sailing down the Seine River near the Eiffel Tower. They laughed, danced, and waved their flags, showing togetherness.
The United States has won the most Olympic medals, with nearly 3,000. Other top countries include the Soviet Union, Germany, Britain, and France. However, about 70 countries have never won a medal, like Bolivia, which has been competing since 1936 but has never won.
Recently, two athletes from small Caribbean islands won their first Olympic gold medals. Thea LaFond-Gadson from Dominica won in the triple jump, and Julien Alfred from St. Lucia won in the 100-meter sprint. These wins give hope to other countries that have not won yet.
The Olympics are about winning and losing, but they also create memories. For example, American gymnasts Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles respected Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade when she won gold. French fans cheered for their swimmer Léon Marchand, and Swedish pole vaulter Armand Duplantis broke a world record after winning his second Olympic gold medal.
Adapted from New York Times
Multiple Choice Questions
1.What was the main challenge for Paris during the Olympics?
a) The weather
b) Security concerns
c) Embracing the carnival spirit of the Games
d) Traffic management
2. How did the athletes travel during the opening ceremony in Paris?
a) By bus
b) By boat down the Seine River
c) By walking through the streets
d) By bicycle
3. Which country has won the most Olympic medals?
a) France
b) Germany
c) The United States
d) The Soviet Union
4. Which Caribbean island athlete won the gold medal in the women’s 100-meter sprint?
a) Thea LaFond-Gadson
b) Rebeca Andrade
c) Julien Alfred
d) Armand Duplantis
5. What is a significant aspect of the Olympics besides winning and losing?
a) The number of medals won
b) The memories and moments created
c) The weather conditions
d) The security arrangements
True/False Questions
Paris stayed calm and cool during the Olympics.
The opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics was held on a rainy day.
Bolivia has won many Olympic medals since it started participating in the Games.
Thea LaFond-Gadson won a gold medal for St. Lucia.
Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles showed respect to Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade during the medal ceremony.
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