In 1896, the first modern Olympic Games were 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 Games returned to its hometown．

When people hold the Olympic Games, they always make an emblem(会徽)．The emblem of the Athens Olympic Games was 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 Game to help countries come together and solve their problems．"

Next year, the Olympic Games will be held in China．And China 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 "jing" 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 were the first modern Olympic Games held ?

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

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

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

3．What message does the Athens Olympic Games want to give ?

A．Love                B．Luck                 C．Happiness           D．Peace

4．How many years had passed when Athens again held the Olympic Games ?

A．100                B．104                  C．108                 D．112

5．The spirit of the Olympic Games is            ．

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

C．running and dancing                               D．peace, friendship and development

　　When people hold the Olympic Games, they often make an emblem（会徽）. The emblem of the Athens Olympic Games this year is a white circle of oliver branches in the sky.

　　Now Athens is developing 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.”

　　Four years later, the Olympic Games will be held in China. And 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 spirit of the Olympics--faster, higher and stronger.

A．hsitory and friendship

B．faster, higher and stronger

C．running and dancing

D．peace, friendship and development