Define the following keywords and phrases before reading : 
Olympics
	international
	athletes
	A competition against people across  
	International means between or involving different countries.
	Athletes means a person who is trained or skilled in exercises, sports, or games requiring physical strength.
	Cook Islands
	South Pacific Ocean
	compete
	Cook Islands is a country & counts as a culture for people who live there
	South Pacific Ocean is the ocean in south
	Compete means you're competing in a competition & versus people from different countries.
	medals
	weightlifting
	Commonwealth Games
	Medals are for when you win something like the olympics for people who come First,Second & Third
	The activity of lifting heavy objects either as a sport or for exercise: He won Olympic gold in weightlifting at the 1956 and 1960 Games.
	 An international sports competition involving athletes of the Commonwealth, a group of countries that once belonged to the British Empire
	Pacific Games
	showcase
	National identity
	A continental multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from Oceania.
	A protective glass case in which things are displayed.
	National identity is a person's identity or a person's sense of belonging to one state or to one nation
	Highlight these words when you come across them in the passage :
  

The Olympics and the Cook Islands
The Olympics is a major international sports event that brings together athletes from all over the world to compete in various sports. It began in ancient Greece and has grown into a global celebration of athletic excellence, held every four years. Countries from around the world send their top athletes to compete for medals and show their skills.


The Cook Islands is a small island nation located in the South Pacific Ocean. Despite its size, the Cook Islands has been an active participant in the Olympics since 1988. The country may be small, but it is proud to send athletes to compete in sports such as athletics, weightlifting, and swimming.


Two notable athletes from the Cook Islands are Sam Pera and Lanihei Connelly. Sam Pera is a well-known weightlifter who has represented the Cook Islands in several international competitions, including the Commonwealth Games. His dedication and strength have made him a prominent figure in weightlifting. On the other hand, Lanihei Connelly is an accomplished swimmer who competed in the 2024 Olympics in Paris. At these Games, Lanihei showcased her skills in freestyle swimming and inspired many with her performance. She has also competed in events like the Pacific Games and has worked hard to promote swimming in the Cook Islands.


The participation of these athletes in the Olympics is significant for the Cook Islands. It not only showcases their individual talents but also highlights the country’s rich culture and achievements on a global stage. Their presence at the Games demonstrates the Cook Islands' commitment to sports and their pride in their national identity.


1. What is the main purpose of the Olympics as described in the passage?
The main purpose of the Olympics is for the athletes to have a chance to be the best athletes that they can be.
	

2. Which two sports are highlighted in the passage as being competed in by athletes from the Cook Islands?
The two sports that were highlighted in the passage were Weightlifting & Pacific Games.


	

3. What year did the Cook Islands first participate in the Olympics?
The Cook Islands first competed in 1988
	

4. What are the key achievements of Sam Pera and Lanihei Connelly mentioned in the passage?
Weightlifting, and swimming.
	

5.  How does the participation of Cook Islands athletes in the Olympics benefit their country?
The national games take sports to rural and remote areas in the country
	

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