1. Out of a Rainbow The Story Behind the Creation of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Mascots by Elena Loizidou, May 2011 ©Υπουργείο Παιδείας και Πολιτισμού

2. 1 At the Steel Factory _____________________ 7. The Next Appointment 3. The Next Morning at the Workshop 2.Grandpa Returns Home 4. The Gifts 5. Rainbow Magic 6. Can Dos and Can’t Dos Activity 1. A ©Υπουργείο Παιδείας και Πολιτισμού

3. Who are they? 1. 2. George’s 3. George’s 4. George’s 5. Wenlock, the 2012 Olympic Games 6. Mandeville, Paralympic Games mascot 7. at the steel factory Activity 1. B George wife grandson granddaughter mascot the 2012 workers ©Υπουργείο Παιδείας και Πολιτισμού

4. Where are they?1. at the slete cfaytor 2. across Lndnoo 3. in the ktchnei 4. in ’sogGere wrhpksoo 5. in the tacti 6. over the rabowin idgebrs 7. at the 2012 pOmicly amdiStu steel factory London kitchen George’s workshop attic rainbow bridges Olympic Stadium ©Υπουργείο Παιδείας και Πολιτισμού

5. When? Key 1. * f$w ?$*rs b$f@r$ th$ 2012 @l?mp&c G*m$s A few years before the 2012 Olympic Games *: a $: e ?: y @: o &: i ©Υπουργείο Παιδείας και Πολιτισμού

6. Activity 2: George’s Retirement Day Part 1: According to One of George’s Friends from the Factory 1.George and I have been friends since we were eight. (10) 2.We both work at the same steel factory. (8) 3.Today is his last day at work. (7) 4.He is retiring tomorrow. (4) 5.George has been working in the same factory for thirty years. (11) 6.Retiring is not going to be easy for George. (9) 7.He loves his work and he doesn’t want to stop working. (11) 8.He feels useful at work. (5) ©Υπουργείο Παιδείας και Πολιτισμού

7. Today just as we were loading the last rod of steel for the new Olympic stadium ____ (1) London, I realised that two drops ____ (2) melted iron had fallen ____ (3) the floor. I bent _____ (4), picked them up and put them ____ (5) my bag. The other workers were standing there, watching me. I knew what they were thinking. ‘These two drops of steel are a souvenir ____ (6) the factory where he has spent the most creative years ____ (7) his life.’ They wished me ‘happy retirement’. I thanked them and left. As I was riding my bike home, I couldn’t help thinking that my life would be very different _____ (8) now on. I wasn’t ready ____ (9) such a big change. But what can one do? Once you reach the age of 65, you have ____ (10) retire. I know, I won’t stay empty- handed, but... Activity 2: George’s Retirement Day Part 2: In George’s Own Words inof ontodown in from of from for to ©Υπουργείο Παιδείας και Πολιτισμού

8. Activity 2: George’s Retirement Day Part 3: According to George’s wife: (i) esyatrdey __________, George was unusually late. He got home long after ________ (1). He locked his bike in the ________ (2) and came into the house. Our evening was going to be _________ (3). It was George’s last day at the steel _______ (4). I know he doesn’t want to retire, but he has no ________ (5). Our two grandchildren were with me. They ________ (6) helped me bake a banana cake for George. It’s his favourite. They were very proud about it, so they ________ (7) into the garden as soon as they saw George. George was very polite but he was silent most of the (ii) einevng _________. He ate only a very small slice. His job ________ (8) so much to him. (iii) gnriDu ________ the thirty years he ________ (9) worked at the steel factory, he never took a day off. Even (iv) henw ________ he felt ill. Well, what ________ (10) one do? sunsetgarage different Yesterday factory choice had rushed evening means During had when can Answer Key: 1B, 2C, 3A, 4C, 5C, 6A, 7A, 8C, 9B, 10A (i) Yesterday (ii) evening (iii) During (vi) when ©Υπουργείο Παιδείας και Πολιτισμού

9. Today, we helped grandma bake ________ (1) ‘happy retirement cake’ for grandpa. He ___________ (2) cakes very much, so we baked him a banana cake. It’s his favourite. It smelt ________ (3) good that we couldn’t help it. We kept saying how hungry we were ________ (4) grandma let us eat a very big slice, just before grandpa ________ (5) home. He liked the cake, ________ (6) he didn’t talk much. Well, he must have ________ (7) tired. He is ________ (8) very tired when he gets home in the evening... Activity 2: George’s Retirement Day Part 4: From the Grandchildren’s Point of View a likes/ loves so until/ so got/ came but beenusually ©Υπουργείο Παιδείας και Πολιτισμού

10. Part 5: In Your Opinion (a)How would you advise George to spend his free time as a retired man? (b) Describe the relationship between George, his wife and their grandchildren. (a)He could spend his free time: in his workshop making toys or playing with his grandchildren. (b) He could become self-employed. He could start his own business. (c) He could take up a hobby. (a) They are very caring towards one another. ©Υπουργείο Παιδείας και Πολιτισμού

11. CHARACTERS FEELINGS / QUALITIES George was fit and sporty. He was 65 years old and still rode his bicycle to and from the factory. He was miserable and sad because he didn’t want to retire but he was too proud to admit it. He was very creative. With just two drops of steel he made the dolls. He felt very satisfied when he finished them. ©Υπουργείο Παιδείας και Πολιτισμού

12. CHARACTERS FEELINGS / QUALITIES George’s wife was caring and understanding. She had baked him a ‘Happy Retirement Cake’ but she didn’t disturb him while he was working in his own workshop. She understood that he needed to be alone. She was calm, kind and loving. She smiled kindly. She sympathised with her husband and wanted to show him that she cared when she brought him a hot cup of tea. ©Υπουργείο Παιδείας και Πολιτισμού

13. CHARACTERS FEELINGS / QUALITIES George’s grandchildren were very happy with their grandparents. They smiled and laughed and had a good time. They were surprised with their new toys. They were very excited and ran to the attic because they wanted to play. ©Υπουργείο Παιδείας και Πολιτισμού

14. CHARACTERS FEELINGS/QUALITIES They were very adventurous and sporty They tried all sorts of sports, they jumped, dived, boxed, etc. They were extremely good fun. They liked playing games and laughed most of the time. They were incredibly clever. They learnt very quickly. ©Υπουργείο Παιδείας και Πολιτισμού

15. Activity 4: Ten Years Later Part 1: The Tenth Anniversary 1. George hasn’t given up working in the last ten years. 2. George sold the first toys he made to children in his neighbourhood. 3. There are only a few workers in George’s factory. 4. George’s grandchildren are out of work. 5. George is going to retire. (T) (F) He gave them away – as gifts. He didn’t sell them. (F) There are more than 100 workers in his factory. (F) They both work in the factory. Jim is the sales manager and Emma is the artistic designer. (T) ©Υπουργείο Παιδείας και Πολιτισμού

16. First Retirement Day Spent at the Workshop... Rainbow Magic... ©Υπουργείο Παιδείας και Πολιτισμού

17. ALLUSION [1] [1] SYMBOLSMESSAGE Olympic Spirit: [1][1] An allusion is an indirect reference, which makes you understand something without naming it. torch relay There is continuity between the past, present and future The Games bring people together from all around the world. Activity 6 ©Υπουργείο Παιδείας και Πολιτισμού

18. ALLUSION [1] [1] SYMBOLSMESSAGE Sporting Events: [1][1] An allusion is an indirect reference, which makes you understand something without naming it. boxing diving javelin throw rhythmic gymnastics sprint races wheelchair racing There is fun in all types of sport. ©Υπουργείο Παιδείας και Πολιτισμού

19. ALLUSION [1] [1] SYMBOLSMESSAGE History of Olympic Games: Pierre de Coubertin’s visit to Wenlock Games inspired him for the creation of the Modern Olympic Games. There is a direct link between the 1948 Wenlock Games and Modern Olympic Games. [1][1] An allusion is an indirect reference, which makes you understand something without naming it. ©Υπουργείο Παιδείας και Πολιτισμού

20. ALLUSION [1] [1] SYMBOLSMESSAGE History of Paralympic Games: The first sporting events for injured soldiers were organised in Mandeville, in 1948. The Modern Paralympic Games were inspired by the Mandeville Games. Paralympic Games originated in the Mandeville Games for injured soldiers. [1][1] An allusion is an indirect reference, which makes you understand something without naming it. ©Υπουργείο Παιδείας και Πολιτισμού