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After many days of waiting, the Olympic mascots were finally chosen at 8pm on November 11, 2005.
The Olympic mascots are the Olympic torch (火焰), the fish, the panda, the Tibetan gazelle (藏羚羊) and
the swallow (燕子). The panda is named "Jingjing". He was chosen because he makes children smile and
brings the blessing of happiness wherever he goes. He was chosen to show China's wish to protect nature.
Unlike the well-known panda, the Tibetan antelope is considered much sportier than other chosen animals.
"I can run 70-100 km per hour. So you see, I'm a perfect symbol (象征) of the Olympics-'higher, faster and
stronger'." Says the athlete, whose name is "Yingying".
The fish, "Beibei" stands for prosperity (繁荣). She will represent (代表) water sports. "Nini", the swallow
stands for a good luck and wish for a better life. She will represent gymnastics (体操). The Olympics flame,
"Huanhuan" gives out enthusiasm (热情) and best wishes for the Olympics. He will represent ball games.
Many teenagers are surprised that Beijing will have mascots but very excited that they will have more
choices when shopping for souvenirs (纪念品).
"I hope there will be a cartoon in which these mascots are the main characters, doing different sports. So
the whole world will have a better understanding of the Chinese spirit," said one teenager.
1. There are ______ Olympic mascots for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. [ ]
A. four kinds of
B. three kinds of
C. five kinds of
D. two kinds of
2. The panda, "Jingjing" was chosen ______.[ ]
A. to show China's wish to protect nature
B. as a symbol of the spirit of the Olympics
C. to give best wishes for Olympics
D. to show Chinese's love
3. ______ will represent gymnastics. [ ]
A. The fish named "Beibei"
B. The swallow named "Nini"
C. The Olympic flame named "Huanhuan"
D. The fish named "yuyu"
4. Zhou Xia enjoys all kinds of ball games very much, so she may buy as a souvenir. [ ]
A. Nini
B. Yingying
C. Huanhuan
D. Beibei
5. Mr Brown's son likes diving, he may buy his son as a birthday present. [ ]
A. Jingjing
B. Beibei
C. Huanhuan
D. Nini
