The ancient Olympic Games （1) （) part of a religious festival in honor （2) （) the Gree

A.774 BC

B.775 B

C.776 BC

D.779 BC

d Zeus, the father of all Greek gods and goddesses.The festival and games were held in Olympia, a religious sanctuary.The athletes came to Olympia from all parts of the Greek world, from as far as Spain in the west and Turkey in the east.The ancient Olympic Games began in the yea 776 BC when Koroibos, a cook from the city of Elis, won a 200-metre-long race.They took place for a period of 617 years until the last games were held in AD 393

In the ancient games, athletes received prizes worth large amounts of money.In fact the word athlete is an ancient Greek word, meaning one who competes for a prize.Although women did not compete in the games, there was a separate festival held at the same time in honour of Hera, wife of Zeus At this festival unmarried girls competed in foot races.

The marathon was not an event of the ancient Olympic Games.The marathon is a modern event that was first introduced in the Olympic Games in 1896.It was named after a village called Marathon where the Persians were defeated by a small Greek army The news of the victory was brought to Athens by soldier, who ran the 26 miles from the village of Marathon to the capital 26 miles was therefore adopted as the distance of the modern marathon race

The Olympic flag was introduced in 1908 and carries the symbol of five linked rings.Which represent the five continents-Africa, America, Asia, Australasia and Europe.The Olympic flame was first carried in the 1932 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.There was no torch relay in the ancient Olympic Games.The first torch relay in the modern OlympIc Games was staged in Berlin in 1936.(判断正误)

26.The ancient Greeks held the first Olympic Games in 617 BC.()

27.The ancient Greeks held the Olympic Games for 393 years.()

28.They did not allow women to compete in the an cient Olympic Games.()

29.They first used the Olympic flag in 1908.()

30.The torch relay was first used in the ancient Olympics.()

A．Because they modernized the ancient gymnastics.

B．Because they were the pioneers of the modem gymnastics.

C．Because they had strict disciplines and strong body.

D．Because they had dominated the entire event in earlier days at the Olympic Games.

According to the spirit of the ancient Olympic Games, ____________

A. wars between countries could be avoided through sports

B. competition in sports led to wars between countries

C. healthy mind could reinforce a healthy body

D. healthy mind could be fostered by a healthy body

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us，the father of all Greek gods and goddesses.The festival and games(3) in Olympia，a religious Sanctuary.

In the ancient games，athletes received prizes worth large amounts of money.In fact the。word“athlete”is an ancient Greek word， (4) “one who competes(5) fl prize”.The marathon was not an event of the ancient Olympic Games.The marathon is a modern event that was first (6) in the Olympic Games in l896.It was (7) village called Marathon (8)the Persians (9) by a small Greek army.The news of the victory was brought t0.Athens by a soldier，who ran the 26 miles from the village of Marathon to the capital.26 miles was (10) adopted as the distance of the modern marathon race.

1.A.is B.were C.was

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3.A.are hold B.held C.were held

4.A.meaning B.mean C.meant

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6.A.introduced B.introducing C.introduce

7.A.name for B.named after C.named of

8.A.that B.which C.where

9.A.were defeated B.defeats C.defeated

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SECTION B ENGLISH TO CHINESE

Directions: Translate the following text into Chinese.

This is an exciting moment, where the torch and torch relay route will be presented to the world. The Olympic flame carried by the torch and passed around the world from the torch bearer to torch bearer will stimulate the excitement in the peoples across the globe and foucus on the attention at the coming Beijing Games.

By traveling along the historical "Silk Road", a symbol of ancient trade links between China and the rest of the world, crossing the five continents and going to new places, the Beijing 2008 Torch Relay will, as its theme says, be a "journey of harmony", bringing friendship and respect to people of different nationalities, races and creeds.

t the time when they were held.

A)举行重要的奥运会时，古希腊人会停止战争。

B)在古希腊, 举行重要的奥运会时，就没有战争。

C)奥运会对古希腊人很重要，在举办时 , 连战争都会为此停下。

D)战争结束后, 古希腊人在奥林匹克开展了意义重大的竞技活动。

E)奥运会对古希腊人意义重大，他们甚至会停下战争来举办奥运会。

Dancing Beijing

Every emblem of the Olympics tells a beautiful story. When the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games emblem “Chinese Seal, Dancing Beijing” was first presented to the International Olympic Committee, the IOC officials all gave it high praise, saying it was the best emblem ever designed.

The emblem is filled with Beijing’s hospitality and hopes, and carries the commitment made to the Olympic Movement by a country that has a population of 1.3 billion and by a nation with both ancient civilization and modern culture.

“Dancing Beijing” is a symbol of trust and an expression of self-confidence, standing for the promise that Beijing — the host city of the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympic Games — has made to the world and to all mankind.

“Dancing Beijing” is in a favorite color of the Chinese people. The color “red” is intensively used in the emblem, pushing the passion up to a new level. It carries Chinese people’s longing for luck and happiness and their explanation of life. Red is the color of the Sun and the Holy Fire, symbolizing life and a new beginning. Red represents a mind at ease, symbolizes vitality, and conveys China’s blessing and invitation to the world.

“Dancing Beijing” calls upon heroes. Olympic Games function as the stage where heroes are made, records broken and medals earned.

“Dancing Beijing” is a kind invitation. The open arms in the emblem say that China is opening its arms to welcome the rest of the world to join the Olympics, a celebration of “peace, friendship and progress of mankind”.

“Is it not a joy to have friends come from afar？” Come to Beijing, take a good look at the historical heritage of China’s capital city, and feel the pulse of the country’s modernization. Come, share every piece of its joy, and experience the slogan “One World, One Dream”.

(1)、What is the comment all the IOC officials gave to the design of the emblem？

A、They said the emblem of the Olympics tells a beautiful story.

B、They all said it was the best one ever designed.

C、The emblem is a symbol of trust and an expression of self-confidence

(2)、What spirit is represented by the emblem？

A、It represents the hospitality and commitment of a nation with an ancient civilization and modern culture.

B、the IOC officials all gave it high praise.

C、“Dancing Beijing” is in a favorite color of the Chinese people.

(3)、What does the red color of the emblem symbolize？

A、Red is the color of the Sun and the Holy Fire

B、It carries Chinese people’s longing for luck and happiness and their explanation of life.

C、It symbolizes life and a new beginning and it also represents mind at ease, symbol of vitality, and China's blessing and invitation to the world.

(4)、How would you interpret the Confucius’ quote (引语) “Is it not a joy to have friends come from afar？”

A、The Confucius’ quote: Welcome to Beijing, friends from all over the world.

B、It calls upon heroes.

C、It is a kind invitation.

(5)、What is a specific feature of the emblem “Dancing Beijing”？

A、It tells a beautiful story.

B、It is designed in the form. of a Chinese seal showing Beijing is dancing.

C、It is praised by all.

The Olympics

1 The Olympic games are an international sports competition. In the Olympics, athletes take part in many different types of sports. Some athletes compete in the Winter Olympics. s Some compete in the Summer Olympics

2 The Olympic games are very old and have a very interesting history. The first Olympic Games were held in Greece in ancient times. They probably began in the eighth century, B. C. the contests were held every four years in summer. The first games lasted for only one day. There was only one contest: a short race. Only Greek men were allowed to run in the race. No women and no non-Greeks were allowed to take part. Women were not allowed to watch the race either, or to be anywhere near the racing area. But the ancient games were stopped in the fourth century, A. D,when Greece was ruled by Rome

3 The Olympics were started again in the nineteenth century, after Baron Pierre de Coubertin, a Frenchman, suggested that it would he good to have the games again, but not just for Greek people. De Coubertin organized a meeting in 1894. Representatives from nine countries went to the meeting, in Paris. They agreed to start the Olympic Games again in Athens, Greece, in 1896. The Olympic Games have been held every four years since 1896 However, the games were not held three times - in 1916, 1940 and 1944-because of the two world wars

4 De Coubertin also started a committee to run the Olympics. This committee is called the International Olympic Committee. It makes the rules for athletes in the Olympics

5 These rules are very strict. (1) Everyone who would like to be in the Olympics must be an amateur. They must not have played the sport professionally. (2) There are no age limits. An athlete can be young or old. (3) No one can be kept out of the Olympics because of religion, color, or political ideas. (4) Only people who were born in a particular country can represent that country in the Games. (5) In each event, each country can have only three entries in the summer games, and four entries in the winter. These rules help to make sure that everyone has the same chance of winning

6 The events and games are of several different types. There are individual contests, where each athlete competes alone. To win this type of contest, one athlete must be better, faster, or stronger than other athletes Some examples of individual sports are swimming, running, and walking races. In a second group of events and games, three or four athletes work as a group. These contests are usually races, and the fastest group wins. For these small groups, there are relay races in running and swimming in summer, and relays in skiing in winter. In a third group of games, teams from each country compete in sports. For teams, there are many kinds of games. They play games such as basketball, football, and volleyball. To win these games, one team must have a higher score than the other team The athletes must usually be able to catch, throw, hit, or kick a ball very well to win

7 For an amateur athlete, winning in the Olympics is a great achievement. The Games are not easy to win, whether an athlete competes in the summer or in the winter. There are many excellent athletes who compete alone, in small groups, or on teams. An athlete who wins the Olympics is the best in the world

Questions 1 一 10:

1. The Olympic Games were firstly held in Greece

2. There were many different types of contests in the first Olympic Games

3. Women were neither allowed to run in the Greek race nor allowed to watch it

4. Greece was ruled by Rome in the eighth century B. C

5. The Olympics were started again in 1894

6. It is Barron Pierre de Coubertin that made the Olympics an international event

7. Due to the two world wars, the games were not held two times

8. Only the professional athletes are allowed to take Part in the Olympic Games

9. An athlete who has just immigrated into another country may represent it in the Olympic Games

10. Three main types of games are mentioned in the passage, i. e. the contests in which athletes compete either individually, or as a small group, or as a team