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In 1896, the first modem Olympic Games was held in Athens, Greece. Since then many
countries have successfully held the Olympics, such as the UK, France , Cermany, 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
2004 Athens Olympic Games is a white circle of oliver 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 come together and solve their problems."
In 2008, the Olympic Games will be held in China. And China has already made a seal 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". 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) of the emblem shows the spirit of the Olympics—faster, higher and stronger.
1. In which country was the first modem Olympics held?
A. In Greece.
B. In China.
C. In Australia.
D. In France.
2. What do people always make when they hold the Olympic Games?
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 have passed when Athens again holds the Olympic Games?
A. 100
B. 104
C. 108
D. 112
5. The spirit of the 2008 Olympic Games is _____.
A. history and friendship
B. faster, higher and stronger
C. running and dancing
D. peace, friendship and development
