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In 1896, the first modern Olympic Games was held in Athens, Greece. 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 returned to its hometown in 2004.
When people hold the Olympic Games, they always make an emblem (会徽). The emblem of the
Athens Olympic Games in 2004 is a white circle of olive branches in the sky.
Now 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 and regions come together and solve their problems. "
In 2008, the Olympic Games was held in China.And China has already made a seal as the emblem
of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. The emblem has asingle Chinese character on a red seal and means"Chinese seal-dancing Beijing". 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
(入形) of the emblem shows the spirit of the Olympics-faster,higher and stronger.
l. 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 does the Athens Olympic Games want to give?
A. War.
B. Luck.
C. Danger.
D. Peace.
4.How many years had passed when Athens again held 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
