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Olimpiadas Especiales photo of opening ceremony of the Special Olympics Stanislaw Tokarski/Shutterstock.com Desfile con la bandera olímpica en la ceremonia de apertura (opening) Con casi 4 millones de atletas de más de 170 países, Olimpiadas Especiales es la organización deportiva más grande del mundo. A través del deporte, cambia las vidas de sus atletas: adultos y niños con discapacidad intelectual. También es un movimiento social. Olimpiadas Especiales educa al público sobre las aptitudes de las personas con discapacidad intelectual y promueve la aceptación y la compasión. ¿Qué es DI? Todos somos diferentes. Para algunas personas, la diferencia es que aprenden más despacio; a veces no entienden conceptos que otras personas entienden fácilmente. Puede haber otras diferencias también. Estas personas tienen discapacidad intelectual o DI. Se calcula que hay más de 200 millones de personas en el mundo con DI. ¿Qué hace Olimpiadas Especiales? La misión de Olimpiadas Especiales es tener un impacto positivo sobre la condición física, la nutrición y el estilo de vida de todas las personas asociadas con la organización: los atletas y sus familiares, los entrenadores y los voluntarios. Organizan competencias en más de 32 deportes, como atletismo, natación, ciclismo, fútbol, golf, tenis, voleibol y muchos más. Los eventos se realizan tanto a nivel local como a nivel internacional. Una historia inspiradora Olimpiadas Especiales es el resultado de la visión de una mujer: Eunice Kennedy Shriver. En la década 1960, Shriver estableció un campamento para personas con discapacidad intelectual. De allí se evolucionó al movimiento mundial. Los primeros Juegos Internacionales de Verano de Olimpiadas Especiales tuvieron lugar en Illinois en 1968; más de 1000 atletas de 26 estados participaron en los eventos de atletismo y natación. Desde entonces, Olimpiadas Especiales se ha expandido muchísimo. Actualmente, hay oficinas regionales en Irlanda, Egipto, Sudáfrica, India, China, Panamá y Estados Unidos. Read the article about Special Olympics and then select the correct answer to each question.

1. According to the article, which of the following is not an accurate description of Special Olympics? It’s the largest sporting organization in the world. Special Olympics athletes have intellectual disabilities. The organization has branches in 170 cities throughout the United States. Special Olympics is a social movement that promotes tolerance. 2. Which of the following information about DI is not mentioned in the article? DI refers to intellectual disabilities. DI affects more than 200 million people around the world. People with DI may learn more slowly. Special Olympics funds research on DI. 3. Which of the following information is not provided in the section about the goals and activities of Special Olympics?

The organization sponsors competitions in track and field, swimming, cycling, and other sports. The organization is funded through government and private grants as well as donations. The organization strives to improve the health and well-being of athletes and their families, coaches, and volunteers. Events are held at every level from local to global. 4. Which of the following information is not mentioned in the section about the history of Special Olympics? Special Olympics evolved from the work of one woman. The first Special Olympics International Games were held in 1968. The founder was inspired by a sibling who had DI. Regional offices of Special Olympics are located in nearly every part of the world. 5. Which of the following information is true about the first Special Olympics International Games?

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They were held in the winter and took place in the United States. They were held in the summer and included more than 26 different sports. Events were held in swimming and track and field. Participants came from many countries, including Greece, South Africa, and Panama.

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