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European levels:

The levels of language command are classified by the Common European Framework which is an internationally recognised classification of exams and levels accepted by the Council of Europe. The system thoroughly defines the range of language skills which must be mastered by the learners of a language to be able to communicate in it, and to ensure that the communication is set properly in any given sociolinguistic context.

The levels classified by the system:

C2 Mastery
C1 EOP - Effective Operational Proficiency
B2 Vantage
B1 Threshold
A2 Waystage
A1 Breakthrough

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Level 1 – Beginner

History of the Olympic Games

The Olympic Games are very ancient. They first took place in Greece in 776 BC. In those days they were already an important international event. They attracted thousands of spectators. People came from all over the ancient world to watch the competitions. Running was the most important sport in those days. In 393 AD, the Roman Emperor Theodosius I stopped the Games. He was a Christian and he believed the Games were unchristian.

A Frenchman called Pierre de Coubertin started the modern Olympics. The first meeting was in Athens in 1896. Three hundred sportsmen from thirteen countries took part. The sports at these first Olympics included running, swimming, tennis, cycling and gymnastics. The athletics competitions took place in the ancient Panathinaiko Stadium and the swimming in the Aegean Sea. In 2004 the Olympic Games took place in Athens again. It was to commemorate their 100th anniversary.

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Theodosius I:

ended the ancient Olympic games.

started the Olympic games in 776 BC.

was Greek.

In 1896:

the modern Olympic games were in 13 countries.

the Olympic games were in Athens.

the Olympic games celebrated their 100th anniversary.

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Last update: 2006-04-13