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The history of the Games Olympia
Olympia, the site of the ancient Olympic Games, is in the western part of the Peloponnese which, according to Greek mythology, is the island of "Pelops", the founder of the Olympic Games. Imposing temples, votive buildings, elaborate shrines and ancient sporting facilities(設(shè)備) were combined in a site of unique natural and mystical beauty.
Olympia functioned as a meeting place for worship and other religious and political practices as early as the 10th century B.C. The central part of Olympia was dominated by the majestic temple of Zeus, with the temple of Hera parallel to it. The ancient stadium in Olympia could hold more than 40,000 audience, while in the surrounding area there were auxiliary(輔助的) buildings which developed gradually up until the 4th century B.C. and were used as training sites for the athletes or to house the judges of the Games.
The Games and religion
The Olympic Games were closely linked to the religious festivals of the cult of Zeus, but were not a total part of a rite. Indeed, they had a secular character and aimed to show the physical qualities and development of the performances accomplished by young people, as well as encouraging good relations between the cities of Greece. According to specialists, the Olympic Games owed their purity and importance to religion.
Victory ceremonies
The Olympic victor received his first awards immediately after the competition. Following the announcement of the winner's name by the herald, a Hellanodikis (Greek judge) would place a palm branch in his hands, while the audience cheered and threw flowers to him. Red ribbons were tied on his head and hands as a mark of victory.
The official award ceremony would take place on the last day of the Games, at the elevated vestibule of the temple of Zeus. In a loud voice, the herald would announce the name of the Olympic winner, his father's name, and his homeland. Then, the Hellanodikis placed the sacred olive tree wreath（花環(huán)）, or kotinos, on the winner's head.

1. 1.
   When did Olympia become the site of the Olympic Games?
   
   1. A.
      In the 10th century
   2. B.
      B. Before the 4th century B.C.
      C. After the 4th century B.C.
   3. C.
      It was not mentioned here.
2. 2.
   Which one is TRUE according to the passage?
   1. A.
      Zeus is the founder of the Olympic Games.
   2. B.
      The ancient stadium in Olympic were used as training sites for the athletes in the 10th century.
   3. C.
      The Olympic Games have much to do with the religion.
   4. D.
      The Olympic victor would receive a golden medal.
3. 3.
   Can you guess the meaning of this word “herald” in the passage?
   1. A.
      the author
   2. B.
      the headmaster
   3. C.
      the announcer
   4. D.
      the manager
4. 4.
   When the athletes won the game, ______.
   1. A.
      They were awarded immediately after the competition.
   2. B.
      They were awarded twice. The first, immediately after the competition; the second, on the last day of the game.
   3. C.
      They were awarded on the last day of the game.
   4. D.
      They were awarded on the last day of the game or immediately after the competition.

Answer 1

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1.文章第二段提到公元前4世紀(jì)的時(shí)候奧林匹亞運(yùn)動(dòng)場(chǎng)建造的輔助設(shè)施用來(lái)訓(xùn)練運(yùn)動(dòng)員或裁判員休息，可見(jiàn)那時(shí)已經(jīng)開(kāi)始舉行奧運(yùn)會(huì)了。
2.文章第三段說(shuō)到奧運(yùn)會(huì)與宗教有很大的關(guān)系。
3.從文章后兩段可以看出，“herald”是宣布獲獎(jiǎng)結(jié)果的，所以可以推測(cè)出應(yīng)當(dāng)是宣告員。
4.文章后數(shù)第二段提到第一次頒獎(jiǎng)是在比賽結(jié)束時(shí)立即，最后一段又提到了官方的獎(jiǎng)勵(lì)，可見(jiàn)是有兩次頒獎(jiǎng)。