单选题 What does the passage tell us about the significance of the Olympic Games?

A、 They are the world's most important athletic events and mark the friendship among people of the world.
B、 They not only provide exciting sporting events but also make great contributions to world peace.
C、 They allow people of the world to enjoy their most favorite athletic events and bring great economic benefit to the host country.
D、 They offer the best sporting events and promote cooperation between countries.

【正确答案】 A

【答案解析】细节题。最后一段明显提到奥运会的象征意义。根据全文最后一句可知答案A为正确选项。