A．To win medals.B．To break world record.C．To win first ……
第三篇
The Greatest Show on Earth
The Olympic Games (奥林匹克运动会) are the greatest festival of sport in the
world. Every four years, a hundred or more countries send their best sportsmen
to compete (竞赛) for the highest honors in sport. As many as 6,000 people take
part in over 20 sports. For the winners, there are gold medals(奖牌) and glory.
But there is honor, too, for all who compete, win or lose. That is in spirit of
the Olympics-to take part is what matters. The Olympic Games
always start in a bright color and action. The teams of all the nations parade
in the opening ceremony(仪式) and march round the track. The custom is for
the Greek team to march in first. For it was in Greece that the Olympics began.
The team of the country where the Games are being held-the host country-marches
in last. The runner with the Olympic torch (火炬) then enters the
stadium(体育场) and lights the flame. A sportsman from the host country takes the
Olympic oath (誓言) on behalf of all the competitors(竞赛者). The judges and
officials also take an oath. After the sportsmen march out of the stadium
the host country puts on a wonderful display. The competitions
begin the next day. There are usually more than twenty sports in the Games. The
rule is that there must be at least fifteen. The main events are in track and
field (田径) , but it is a few days before these sports start. Each day the
competitors take part in a different sport-riding, shooting, swimming, and
cross-country running. Points are gained for each event. Medals are awarded (颁发)
for the individual winners and for national teams. More and
more women are taking part in the games. They first competed in 1900, in tennis
and golf, which are no longer held in the Oiympics. Women’s swimming events were
introduced in 1912. But it was not until 1928 that there were any track
and field events for women. Now, they compete in all but half a dozen of the
sports. In horse riding, shooting, and boat racing, they may compete in the same
events as the men.
What is the basic honor in taking part in the Olympic Games
A．To win medals. B．To break world record. C．To win first places. D．To take part in the Games.
