Question

In 1896, the first modern Olympic Games was held in Athens. Since then many countries have successfully held the Olympics, such as England, France, Germany, Canada, the USA, Spain and Australia. After more than a century the Games returns to its hometown.

When people hold the Olympic Games, they always make an emblem (会徽). The emblem of the Athens Olympic Games this year is a white circle of olive branches(橄榄枝) in the sky.

“ Athens is developing a spirit of peace(和平).” An officer said, "While in Athens, the world should be at peace. We hope the peace is not just for a short time. We would like the message from the Athens Games to help countries come together and solve(解决) their problems."

Four years from then, the Olympic Games will be held in Beijing ,China. And China has already made a seal (印章) as the emblem of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. The emblem has a single Chinese character on a red seal and means "Chinese Seal、Dancing Beijing(中国印.舞动的北京)”. Below it, there are the words "Beijing 2008". The character in the emblem is "Jing". It means "capital'' of China and it is also like a runner or a dancer. The running figure(人形) on the emblem shows the spirit of the Olympics--faster, higher and stronger.

1.In which country was the first modern Olympics held?

A. Greece B. China.

C. Australia, D. France.

2.What do people always make when they hold the Olympic Games?

A. A picture. B. An emblem.

C. A flag. D. A map.

3.What message did the Athens Olympic Games want to give?

A. War, B. Luck. C. Danger. D Peace.

4.How many years have passed when Athens holds the Olympic Games again/

A. 100. B. 104. C. 108. D. 112.

5.The spirit of the Olympic Games is ______.

A. history and friendship

B. faster, higher and stronger

C. running and dancing

D.peace, friendship and development

Answer 1

1.A

2.B

3.D

4.C

5.B

【解析】

试题分析本文主要介绍了雅典在2004年再次举行奥运会。

1. “In 1896, the first modern Olympic Games was held in Athens.”可知第一届奥运会在雅典举行。故选A。

2.2】B考查细节理解题。根据“When people hold the Olympic Games, they always make an emblem (会徽).”可知，当人们举行奥运会时，会制作会徽。故选B。

3.3】D考查细节理解题。根据“While in Athens, the world should be at peace. We hope the peace is not just for a short time.”可知，雅典奥运会想表达的信息是和平。故选D。

4.4】C考查细节理解题。根据文章内容可知雅典第一次举行奥运会是1896年，再次举行奥运会是2004年，所以中间隔了108年。故选C。

5.5】B考查细节理解题。根据“The running figure(人形) on the emblem shows the spirit of the Olympics--faster, higher and stronger.”可知，奥运会的精神是更快，更高，更强。故选B。

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