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Good evening! Today Mr Johnson, a member of the International Olympic Committee visited a high school in Beijing. In his speech, he talked about the history and significance of the Olympic Games. He described the ancient Olympic Games and gave examples of some of the sports 1.still continue today. Athletes at the 2.games could only be men who spoke Greek. But today, men and women from around the world can 3.. The modern games, first 4.in 1896, were designed to make 5.possible for countries and people to live peacefully together.
Mr Johnson also talked about some famous athletes who have made Olympic history. He stated that Olympians had 6.joy to people across the world with their attempts to push the limits of human achievement. One example is Michael Jordan who won his second Olympic gold 7.after a long break. Mr Johnson also mentioned Deng Yaping, 8.won many gold medals as an Olympian before retiring. Mr Johnson ended his speech by wishing the Olympic movement a successful future to match its glorious past. The audience really enjoyed his speech.
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A,B,C and D. Fill in each blank with word or phrases that best fits the context.
Dear Mr Cai,
Thank you for your proposal about virtual reality. I’m very interested in RealCine. However, before using it in my next film, there are some points I 1like to mention.
I think viewers will be impressed by a film that 2them to be a character in the film. The example of climbing Mount Qomolangma 3me with a deep impression. I think it is wonderful that the low temperature may be felt by the viewer, but I am not sure 4the sense of achievement will be experienced via virtual reality. It seems to me that it all depends on the viewer who is watching the film. I like the 5that virtual reality can provide teenagers 6a way to experience the world, for example, by experiencing the 7of football player. I think my grandfather will be 8by the idea that even old people can be sent on adventures. It’s fantastic. But I don’t know how much money will be needed to 9such a film. I’m worried that RealCine may be too expensive for 10people to afford. We are not ready to 11the risk of investing in RealCine yet. However, I have 12about your proposal to other people in my company, and the idea is being considered by them. I will let you know our final decision soon.
Yours sincerely,
ChengYige
1.A. could B. would C. might D. must
2.B. makes B. lets C. hopes D. allows
3.A. left B. sent C. made D. did
4.A. when B. why C. how D. where
5.A. viewer B. idea C. character D. impression
6.A. for B. in C. by D. with
7.A. sense B. game C. role D. film
8.A. frightened B. worried C. terrified D. thrilled
9.A. see B. watch C. develop D. introduce
10.A. ordinary B. old C. rich D. wealthy
11.A. make B. take C. get D. catch
12.A. recommended B. talked C. mentioned D. said
The news that South Africa had been chosen to host the World Cup ______ everybody.
A. enabled B. excited C. dropped D. maintained
This novel, ______ by Jules Verne in 1864, is about a German professor who discovered an amazing secret in an ancient book.
A. wrote B. which written C. was written D. written
Today, athletes from around the world can take part in the Olympics ______ languages they speak.
A. no matter that B. whatever C. no matter how D. no matter
Unmarried women were ______ to take part in their own competition at a separate festival in honor of the wife of the Greek god Zeus.
A. allowed B. attempted C. suggested D. removed
