Level ​ : ​ Intermediate Advanced

dominates
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- (verb) has power and influence over 
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burden
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- (noun) responsibility causing worry or distress 
18.
pulled out 
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- (phrasal verb) to withdraw participation in something - decide not to take part in 
something 
19.
bid
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- (noun) effort made to try to win (contract) or buy something 
20.
to deal with
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- (phrasal verb) to handle or cope with something 
21.
hassle
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- (noun) problem, inconvenience 
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meanwhile
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- (adverb) in the intervening time 
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setbacks
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- (noun) something that reverses progress - a difficulty or problem. 
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inevitable
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- (adj) certain to happen, unavoidable. 
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Exercises 
 
Comprehension 
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Questions 
Find the answers to these questions in the article.. 
 
1. Why were the Olympic games invented? 
2. Why do developing nations like to host the olympics? 
3. Were the winter olympics an instant success? 
4. What role did the olympics play in the Cold War? 
5. What country has had the most success at the olympics? 
Comprehension Questions: 
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True or False ? 
Say whether the following statements are true or false. If they are false, say why. 
1. Women only recently were allowed to compete in the olympics 
2. The summer and winter olympics became more popular over time. 
3. China always win the most medals at the olympic games. 
4. Norway didn’t host the Olympics because of financial problems 
5. Developing countries don’t want to host the Olympic Games. 
6. There were many problems in Rio de Janeiro for the Olympics. 
7. The Olympic Games are unlikely to change in the future.