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The three youths leaned over the metal rails along the sea-wall and watched a few fishermen pull in their nets. About thirty metres away, a boat pulled alongside the slippery steps leading  36  to the sea.

“Hey, look!” exclaimed Rahim. “Those two men are  37  heavy rocks. I thought we no longer do muscle labour in this technological   38  .

“They are  41  laborers who know how to spread the weight of the rocks they   42  . See how the man positions the rock just at the slope of his  43  . Some of the rock’s weight is set  44   his head, some on the right hand and some on the left hand. His body isn’t bent. His legs are well  45   .

“You’re right, Josh. He may have a small build.   46    he certainly well knows his job. Dear me! And to think we have been studying   47   ! ” Rahim thought about all that was happening. Suddenly, he said, “Technology won’t   48   the human being completely, it appears.”

“I don’t think it will. ”  49   Joshua. “You can harvest a crop of potatoes or wheat with one of those large, multi-purpose tractors, but you   50   use that equipment to harvest lea leaves and tomatoes, will you?”

“You can get a computer to    51   multiple-choice assessments, but you cannot get the computer to produce of assess essays, can you?” asked Michael.

“Well, the washing machine leaves my shirt collar quite as   52   as ever --- that’s domestic technology for you! ” said Rahim.

“One day, perhaps, there won’t be anybody   53   who can carry a large rock the way those men do. It’s not going to be a very  54   world, I’m afraid.” Sighed Michael.

“You’re too much of a pessimist (悲观主义者),Mike.” Said Joshua. “   55  will always be other things that will make the world exciting. ”

36. A. through    B. across       C. down         D. up

37. A. loading    B. unloading    C. covering     D. uncovering

38. A. way        B. revolution   C. process      D. era

39. A. ask        B. expect       C. attempt      D. hope

40. A. happen     B. fail         C. have         D. seem

41. A. ambitious  B. experienced  C. potential    D. energetic

42. A. take       B. fetch        C. carry        D. bring

43. A. shoulder   B. back         C. chest        D. arms

44. A. on         B. against      C. toward       D. under

45. A. supported  B. grasped      C. placed       D. strengthened

46. A. but        B. however      C. so           D. therefore

47. A. chemistry  B. physics      C. biology      D. psychology

48. A. control    B. affect       C. remove       D. replace

49. A. agreed     B. proposed     C. refused      D. denied

50. A. can’t     B. mustn’t     C. won’t       D. needn’t

51. A. point out  B. take out     C. hand out     D. print out

52. A. dirty      B. clean        C. old          D. new

53. A. caught     B. arranged     C. left          D. convinced

54. A. exciting   B. mysterious   C. technological  D. modern

55. A. That       B. This         C. They           D. There

The history of the Games Olympia

    Olympia, the site of the ancient Olympic Games, is in the western part of the Peloponnese which, according to Greek mythology, is the island of "Pelops", the founder of the Olympic Games. Imposing temples, votive buildings, elaborate shrines and ancient sporting facilities(设备) were combined in a site of unique natural and mystical beauty.

    Olympia functioned as a meeting place for worship and other religious and political practices as early as the 10th century B.C. The central part of Olympia was dominated by the majestic temple of Zeus, with the temple of Hera parallel to it. The ancient stadium in Olympia could hold more than 40,000 audience, while in the surrounding area there were auxiliary(辅助的) buildings which developed gradually up until the 4th century B.C. and were used as training sites for the athletes or to house the judges of the Games.

The Games and religion

The Olympic Games were closely linked to the religious festivals of the cult of Zeus, but were not a total part of a rite. Indeed, they had a secular character and aimed to show the physical qualities and development of the performances accomplished by young people, as well as encouraging good relations between the cities of Greece. According to specialists, the Olympic Games owed their purity and importance to religion.

Victory ceremonies

The Olympic victor received his first awards immediately after the competition. Following the announcement of the winner's name by the herald, a Hellanodikis (Greek judge) would place a palm branch in his hands, while the audience cheered and threw flowers to him. Red ribbons were tied on his head and hands as a mark of victory.

The official award ceremony would take place on the last day of the Games, at the elevated vestibule of the temple of Zeus. In a loud voice, the herald would announce the name of the Olympic winner, his father's name, and his homeland. Then, the Hellanodikis placed the sacred olive tree wreath, or kotinos, on the winner's head.

72.When did Olympia become the site of the Olympic Games?

       A.In the 10th century B.C.

       B.Before the 4th century B.C.

       C.After the 4th century B.C.

       D.It was not mentioned here.

73.Which one is TRUE according to the passage?         

       A.Zeus is the founder of the Olympic Games.        

       B.The ancient stadium in Olympic were used as training sites for the athletes in the 10th    century.    

       C.The Olympic Games have much to do with the religion.   

       D.The Olympic victor would receive a golden medal.

74.Can you guess the meaning of this word “herald” in the passage?   

       A.the author       B.the headmaster        C.the announcer         D.the manager

75.When the athletes won the game, ______.   

       A.They were awarded immediately after the competition.   

       B.They were awarded twice. The first, immediately after the competition; the second, on the last day of the game.   

       C.They were awarded on the last day of the game.   

       D.They were awarded on the last day of the game or immediately after the competition.

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