Ancient Greece

Reading and Text Analysis - English Language

Read the text about Ancient Greece 

Ancient Greece was one of the most influential civilizations in world history. It developed around 800 BCE in southeastern Europe, on the rocky coasts and islands of the Mediterranean Sea. Because the land was mountainous, Greeks lived in small, independent city-states rather than one large empire. Two of the most famous city-states were Athens and Sparta.

 

Athens is remembered for its achievements in art, philosophy, and government. It was the birthplace of democracy, a system in which free male citizens could vote on important issues. Thinkers like Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle questioned the nature of knowledge, justice, and the universe. Artists and architects built temples, statues, and theaters that are still admired today.

 

Sparta, by contrast, focused on military strength. Boys began training to be soldiers at a very young age, and the society valued discipline, bravery, and loyalty. Women in Sparta had more freedom than in Athens, but the culture was centered on preparing for war.

 

The Greeks also made lasting contributions to sports, literature, and science. The Olympic Games, first held in 776 BCE, honored the god Zeus and brought athletes together from across Greece. Writers like Homer told epic stories such as the Iliad and the Odyssey. Scientists and mathematicians like Archimedes and Pythagoras studied the natural world and developed ideas that are still taught today.

 

Today, many people admire Ancient Greece for its creativity and ideas. Some believe it shaped much of Western civilization. The influence of Greek democracy, philosophy, and art can still be seen in modern governments, schools, and culture around the world.

 

Task: 

Read the text. Decide if each statement is a Fact or an Opinion.

 

  1. Ancient Greece developed around 800 BCE in southeastern Europe.
  2. Athens was the birthplace of democracy.
  3. Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle were important Greek thinkers.
  4. Sparta was the best city-state in Ancient Greece.
  5. The Olympic Games honored the god Zeus.
  6. Homer wrote the Iliad and the Odyssey.
  7. Greek culture is more interesting than Roman culture.
  8. Ancient Greece shaped much of Western civilization.

 

 

Jarosława Pełszyk

Vocabulary - English Language

1. Co powiesz, gdy twój lot jest opóźniony i chcesz zapytać o czas odlotu?
a) How is the weather today?
b) Excuse me, when does the flight leave?
c) Can I sit here?

2. Jak poprosisz w hotelu o dodatkowy ręcznik?
a) Where is the supermarket?
b) Can I open the window?
c) Can I have an extra towel, please?

3. Co powiesz w restauracji, gdy chcesz zapytać, czy danie jest wegetariańskie?
a) I don’t eat at school.
b) Do you like vegetables?
c) Is this dish vegetarian?

4. Jak zapytasz w aptece o lekarstwo na ból głowy?
a) Can you help me with my homework?
b) Do you have medicine for a headache?
c) Do you sell magazines here?

5. Co powiesz, gdy zgubiłeś paszport?
a) I need a new notebook.
b) I am afraid of dogs.
c) I can’t find my passport.

6. Jak zapytasz o najbliższy bankomat?
a) Can I use your computer?
b) Excuse me, where is the nearest ATM?
c) Do you like maths?

7. Co powiesz, gdy chcesz zapłacić oddzielnie w restauracji?
a) I want to sit outside.
b) Where are the toilets?
c) Can we pay separately, please?

8. Jak poprosisz w sklepie o inny rozmiar butów?
a) How much is this T-shirt?
b) Do you have these shoes in a different size?
c) Can you speak slower, please?

9. Co powiesz, gdy nie rozumiesz rozmówcy?
a) It’s very hot today.
b) Please close the door.
c) Sorry, I don’t understand.

10. Jak zapytasz o przystanek metra?
a) Do you like trains?
b) Excuse me, where is the nearest underground station?
c) Can you draw a map?

11. Co powiesz, gdy chcesz sprawdzić godzinę odjazdu pociągu do Paryża?
a) What time does the train to Paris leave?
b) Do you have tickets for the concert?
c) Where do you usually eat?

12. Jak poprosisz w hotelu o budzenie na rano?
a) Can I have a wake-up call at 7 a.m., please?
b) Can I have the bill, please?
c) What’s your favourite sport?

13. Co powiesz, gdy chcesz wymienić pieniądze?
a) I don’t have enough time.
b) Do you like shopping?
c) Where can I change money?

14. Jak zapytasz o bezpłatne Wi-Fi w hotelu?
a) Is there a swimming pool?
b) Can I buy a ticket here?
c) Do you have free Wi-Fi?

15. Co powiesz, gdy chcesz zamówić taksówkę na rano?
a) Can you order a taxi for me at 8 a.m.?
b) Can I sit near the window?
c) What’s the time now?

16. Jak poprosisz o polecenie dobrej restauracji?
a) Where is the school?
b) Do you like this restaurant?
c) Can you recommend a good restaurant nearby?

17. Co powiesz, gdy chcesz kupić bilet w dwie strony?
a) I’d like a return ticket, please.
b) Can I have a coffee, please?
c) I want a one-way street.

18. Jak zapytasz o godzinę otwarcia muzeum?
a) Do you like history?
b) How much is the ticket?
c) What time does the museum open?

19. Co powiesz, gdy chcesz zapytać o najbliższą aptekę?
a) Can I have some water?
b) Excuse me, where is the nearest pharmacy?
c) Where are my keys?

20. Jak poprosisz o pomoc, gdy nie możesz znaleźć hotelu?
a) Can you help me with my bag?
b) Excuse me, can you help me find my hotel?
c) I like this city very much.

 

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