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PARALYMPIC GAMES
Every four years, thousands of disabled athletes from over 150 countries take part in the Paralympic Games. The Paralympic Games are a multi−sport 1) … for athletes with physical, mental and sensory disabilities. Games include wheelchair tennis, basketball and rugby, as well as judo for atheletes who cannot see well.
The origin of the Paralympic Games is more recent than that of the Olympic Games. It all began in England in 1948, when a man named Sir Ludwig Guttmann came up with the idea of 2) … a sports competition for World War II veterans with spinal cord injuries. Years later, in 1960, Rome hosted the first Paralympic−style games for disabled atheletes from around the world. Today, the Paralympics are held after the Olympic Games in the same 3) … city. The purpose of the games is to empower and inspire atheletes with disabilities.
One of the most popular events at the Paralympic Games is goalball. The rules of the game are as follows: players who are unable to see properly 4) … in teams of three and try to throw a ball that has bells in it into the 5) … team’s goal. Since they are blindfolded they can only understand the position of the ball from the sound the bells make.
Paralympic competitors are determined and exceptional athletes. They push themselves to the limit and never give up. They are highly respected for their talent and determination. They 6) … to inspire other people to overcome their disabilities and realise they have what it takes to go for gold!

Read the text again and mark the statements below as T (true), F (false) or DS (doesn’t say).
1. The Paralympic Games are older than the Olympic Games.
2. In 1948, England hosted the 1st Paralympic Games.
3. Athletes compete blindfolded in goalball.
4. Wheelchair basketball is more popular than goalball.
5. Paralympic athletes are respected for their skill and determination.

Answer the following questions.
1. In what way is Sir Ludwig Guttmann a part of the Paralympic Games’ history?
2. How does goalball differ from football?
3. What do Paralympic athletes hope to do for other people with disabilities?

Complete the sentences using the words in bold in the text.
1. During a basketball match, the referee makes sure the … are followed.
2. American football originated from the game of … .
3. The … of the race lined up at the starting line.
4. The football team won the match without any serious … .
5. Slava Fetisov is among the most … ice hockey coaches.
6. James Naismith … the idea for the game of basketball.