In l896,the first modern Olympic Games(现代奥运会)were on in Athens,Greece(希腊)  After it,many countries successfully had the Olympics,like England,France,Germany,  Canada,the USA,Spain arid Australia.After more than one hundred years,the Games got back  to their home——Athens.in the year of 2004.

    When people have the Olympic Games,they always make an emblem(会徽).The emblem of the Athens Olympic Games last year is a white circle of Oliver branches(橄榄枝)in the sky.It means”Peace”(和平).

Next year,the Olympic Games will be on in China.And China had already made a red seal(印章)as the emblem of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.It means“Chinese Seal Dancing Beijing(中国印.舞动的北京)”.It is also like a runner or a dancer.Below it,there are the words“Beijing 2008”.The running emblem shows the spirit of the Olympic—faster,higher and stronger.

1.Which country had the l st modern Olympic Games?

   A.Greece           B.China    C.Australia D.France

2.What do people always make when they have the Olympic Games?

   A.A picture   B.An emblem       C.A seal      D.A map

3.What did the Athens Olympic Games want to give the world?

   A.Luck       B.Illness           C.Safety      D.Peace

4.How long did it take Athens to wait for the Olympic Games for the second time?

   A.100 years   B.108 years        C.4 years    D.2008 years

5.The spirit of the Olympic Games is       

   A.history and problems    B.faster,higher and stronger

   C.running and dancing        D.peace and friendship

Meet Beijing’s Mascots

     BEIJING surprised the world last Friday,by unveiling(揭晓)five 2008 Olympic mascots. The doll—like figures represent the Olympic Flame and four of China’s most popular animals. Their design represents a circle of five children at play.

    The fish and water are symbols of prosperity and harvest in Chinese traditional culture.A  fish is a symbol of surplus in China,a measure of a good year and a good life.

    Jingjing makes children smile and that’s why he brings the blessing of happiness wherever he  goes.He is noted for strength

    Huanhuan is the big brother.He is a child of five,symbolizing the Olympic flame and the  pillion of sport.He stands in the centre as the core of the Olympic spirit.Huanhuan is open and  inviting.

    Yingying,an antelope is a symbol of the vastness of China’s landscape.He carries a wish  for harmony with nature.The figure shows Beijing’s commitment to host a green Olympics.

    Nini is a lovely and happy swallow.Her design draws on the shape of a kite.In traditional  Chinese thought,the swallow stands for good luck.

1.How many animals are there among the mascots?

   A.4            B.5                  C.3              D.none

2.What does the word“surplus”mean?

   A.充足的     B.多余的                 C.不足的         D.强盛的

3.Based on the passage,what’s Jingjing noted for?

   A.He is very weak                   B.He is very clever

   C.He is very strong                    D.He is very lovely

4.What place does Yingying like to live in possibly?

   A.山东       B.北京             C.蒙古    D.西藏

5.What does Nini stand for?

   A.Surplus          B.Happiness     C.Harmony D.Good luck

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