【正确答案】
B
【答案解析】[听力原文]
The Olympic Games were first held at Olympia in ancient Greece as long ago as 776 B. C.
They were held once every four years. The custom lasted for more than 1,000 years, but died out under the rulers of Rome and ceased during the decline of ancient Greek civilization. Then in 1896 the Games were revived. In that year, a Frenchman, Baron de Coubertin, decided to try to start the Games again.
He wished to renew these ideals of excellence of body, mind, and spirit shown in the classic Greek Olympics.
He succeeded, and the modern Olympic Games began in Athens, Greece, in 1896. Since then the Olympics have grown steadily with more and more nations and athletes taking part in. Because of the world wars, they were not held in 1916, 1940, and 1944. They have been regularly held ever since then.
The Olympics present the world"s most important athletic contests. Athletes from all over the world take part in the modern Olympic Games.
Any nation may enter a team in the Games if it agrees to follow the rules of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Athletes of many nations compete in a variety of sports divided into Winter Games and Summer Games. The Olympic Games are held each time in a different city of the world.
When were the first Olympic Games held?
[解析] 短文首句便介绍首届奥运会于公元前776年举行。故选B。
①从选项预测本题问某事发生的时间。②当听到短文中出现的时间信息时，注意做好标记。听到问题时即可进行匹配。③本题四个选项的时间相似度较大，听音时要留心，否则容易误选。