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In 1896, the fist modern Olympic Games was held in Athens, Greece. Since then many countries have
successfully held the Olympics, such as England, France, Germany, Canada, the U.S.A, Spain and Australia.
After more than a century the games returned to its hometown.
When people hold the Olympic Games, they always make an emblem (会徽). The emblem of the Athens
Olympic Games was a white circle of love branches in the sky.
Last Year Athens develop a spirit of peace. 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 their problems."
Two years later, the Olympic Games will be held in China. And China has already made a seal (图章) as
the emblem of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. The emblem has a single Chinese character on a red seal and
means "Chinese seal-dancing Beijing". Below it, there are two words "Beijing 2008". The character in the
emblem is "Jing". It means capital of China and it is like a runner or dancer. The running figure (人形) of the
emblem shows the spirit of the Olympics-faster, higher and stronger.
1. In which country was the first modern Olympic held?
A. Greece
B. China
C. Australia
D. French
2. What do people always make when they hold the Olympic Games?
A. Picture
B. An emblem
C. An flag
D. A map
3. What message does the Athens Olympic Games want to give?
A. War
B. Luck
C. Danger
D. Peace
4. How many years have passed when Athens again holds the Olympic Games?
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
