Reading Space · Bilingual Themed Reading Greece

Author: U.S. Kosbostone Publishing Company
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: Names are very important to the Greeks, and celebrating "Name Day" is a significant event in Greek life. The tradition of holding sports events dates back 3,500 years, when the Olympic Games were first held to commemorate the participation of Zeus, the father of the gods. Athletes competed naked, and women were neither allowed to participate nor to watch. "It's Greek to me" is often used to express something that is difficult to understand or very challenging. The Greek alphabet and phonetics have shaped Western writing and language, including English. There is much more exciting content.