【正确答案】 B

【答案解析】[解析] 30-32 [30] {{U}}The first ancient Olympics were held in 776 B. C. That's about 2, 700 years ago! [30] The games were held in Olympia, [30]to honor Zeus, the ruler of heavens.{{/U}} Like the Summer Olympics of today, [30] {{U}}the ancient Olympics were held every four years{{/U}}. One of the main features of the ancient Olympics was the Olympic truce. All wars were stopped, so that athletes and spectators could complete and travel in peace. Thousands of people from all over the Greek world came to watch. The main stadium held about 45,000 people. There were accounts of visitors and pilgrims setting up tents all around the site. During the first Olympics, there was only one competition--a 200-meter race. But over time [31] {{U}}the games grew to include wrestling, chariot racing, boxing,{{/U}} and other sports. Women were not allowed to compete, but they had their own, separate games. The ancient athletes became celebrities, just like today. [32] {{U}}They often lived the rest of their lives being treated to free dinners{{/U}}. City-states even tried to steal away each other's athletes by offering them various awards. Though the ancient Olympics existed until 393 A. D., the modern Olympics are still going strong. The Olympics gathers athletes from around the world. However, when you watch the Olympics, you should pay attention not just to the winners, but also to the people who don't win the gold medal. Think about what it took to get there, the dedication to the games.