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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 Olympic Games returned to its hometown, Athens, in 2004.
When people hold the Olympic Games, they always make an emblem(会徽). The emblem of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games is a white circle of olive branches in the sky.
The Athens developed 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.”
Two years later, the Olympic Games will be held in China. And China has already make a seal as the emblem of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. The emblem has a single Chinese character (汉字)on a red seal and is entitled “Chinese Seal—Dancing Beijing.” The character in the emblem is “Jing”, the name of the capital of China, and it is also like a runner or a dancer showing the spirit of the Olympics--- faster, higher and stronger.
( )1. In which country was the first modern Olympics held?
A. Greece. B. China. C. Australia
( )2. What so people always make when they hold the Olympic Games?
A. A picture B. An emblem. C. A flag
( )3. What message does the Athens Olympic Games want to give?
A. War. B. Luck C. Peace
( )4. How many years have passed when Athens again holds the Olympic Games?
A. 100 B. 104 C. 108
( )5. The spirit of the Olympic Games is ____.
A. history and friendship B. faster, higher and stronger
C. peace, friendship and development