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In 1896, the first modern Olympic Games was held in Athens, Greece. From then on, many countries had successfully held the Olympics, such as England, France, Germany, Canada, the U.S.A., Spain and Australia. After more than a hundred years, the Games returned to its hometown in the year of 2004.When a country hosted the Olympic Games, they always made an emblem（会徽）. The emblem of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games was a white circle of olive branches（橄榄枝） in the sky.

In 2008, Beijing will host the Olympics. Its emblem is “Jing”. It means the capital of China and it is also like a runner or dancer. The running figure（人形） of the emblem shows the spirit（精神） of the Olympics: Faster, higher and stronger.

根据短文内容，回答下列问题。

1.When was the first modern Olympic Games held?

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

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3.Does the character（图案） of “Jing” mean the capital of China?

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4.What’s the spirit of the Olympic Games?

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Answer

1.In 1896.

2.An emblem.

3.Yes, it does.

4.Faster, higher and stronger.

【解析】

试题分析：自从第一届现代奥运会在希腊雅典举办以来，很多国家都举办过奥运会。如英国、美国、德国、澳大利亚等。每个奥运会主办国都有自己的奥运会会徽。2004年奥运会的会徽是一个橄榄枝围成的白色桂冠。2008年北京奥运会的会徽是“中国印—舞动的北京”采用了典型的中国艺术表现形式。它集中国特有的文字、篆刻和书法于一体，以印章的形式设计，传达出深刻而厚重的东方文化底蕴。

1.细节理解题。问句是问第一届现代奥运会何时举行。根据In 1896, the first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece意为：第一届现代奥运会于1896年在希腊的雅典举办。故答案为In 1896.。

2.细节理解题。题干是问当人们举行奥运会时，会做什么。根据When a country hosted the Olympic Games, they always made an emblem(会徽).意为：当人们举行奥运会时，总是做一个会徽。可知，填An emblem。

3.细节理解题。题干是问 “Jing”这个图案是代表首都北京吗？根据Its emblem is “Jing”. It means the capital of China.可知，是代表北京。故答案为Yes, it does.

4.细节理解题。根据文章的最后一句the spirit of the Olympics: Faster, higher and stronger.意为：2008年北京奥运会的精神是：更快、更高、更强。故答案为Faster, higher and stronger.

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