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How the olympic flame came to beThe Olympic flame was lit on March 24 in Olympia.in southwestrn Greece.In the ritual(仪式), the high priestess uded a mirror to light the flame.The ritual tells us about Olympic and Greek traditions.
1.The priestesses
The priestesses were responsible for lighting the torch, and also for dancing in the ceremony.They were played by Greek dancers.The high priestess was played by actress Maria Nafpliotou.She also said a prayer(颂词)in the language of the ancient Greeks to the sun god during the ceremony.
2.The first torchbearer
He was Greek taekwondo(跆拳道)athlete Alexandros Nikolaidis.
According to tradition, the first bearer(火炬手)has to be a male athlete.He knelt down when the high priestess lit his torch.She asked him in ancient Greek to tell others the Olympics are coming.
3.The mirror
The traditional way to light the torch is through sunlight reflected(反射的)onto a mirror.It is to make sure of the light's purity(纯洁).
4.Bowl of the Olympic Flame
The flame is kept in a bowl after it is lit.The bowl is used if the torch goes out(熄灭)during the Games.There is olive oil in the bowl for purity.
1.What do the high priestess use to light the flame?
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2.What do the priestesses do?
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3.Is the first bearer a male?
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4.Why do they use a mirror?
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5.When do they use the bowl?
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解析:
1.A mirror.
2.Lighting the torch, dancing in the ceremony, saying a prayer.
3.Yes.
4.To make sure of the light's purity.
5.The bowl is used if the torch goes out during the Games.