2017年pets1公共英语一级阅读理解练习（10）
In 1896, the first modem Olympic Games was held in the Athens, Greece. Since then many countries have successfully held the Olympic, such as England, France, Germany, Canada, the USA, Spain and Australia. After more than a century the Game returns to its hometown this year.
When people hold the Olympic Game, they always make an emblem (会徽)The emblem of the Athens Olympic Games this year is a white circle of olive branches in the sky.
Now Athens is developing a spirit of peace. 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.”
Four years later, the Olympic games will be held in china has already made a seal as the emblem of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. The emblem has a single Chinese character on a red seal and means “Chinese seal—dancing Beijing.” Below it, there are the words “Beijing 2008”.The character in the emblem is “Jing.” It means “capital” of china and it is also like a runner or a dancer. The running figure(人形) of the emblem shows the spirit of the Olympics—faster, higher and stronger.
1. In which country was the first modem Olympics held?
A Greece B China C Australia
2. What do people always make when they hold the Olympic Games?
A A picture B An emblem C A map
3. What message does the Athens Olympic Games want to give?
A Luck B Danger C Peace
4. How many years have passed when Athens again holds the Olympic Games?
A 104 B 108 C 112
5. The spirit of the Olympic Games is ____.
A history and friend ship B peace, friendship and development
C faster, higher and stronger
