Passage C
In 776 B. C. the first Olympic Games were held at the foot of Mount Olympus to honor the Greek’s chief god, Zeus. The Greeks emphasized physical fitness and strength in their education of youth. Therefore, contests in running, jumping, discus and javelin throwing, boxing, and horse and chariot racing were held in individual cities, and the winners competed every four years at Mount Olympus. Winners were greatly honored by having olive wreaths placed on their heads and having poems sung about their deeds. Originally these were held as games of friendship, and any wars in progress were halted to allow the games to take place.
The Greeks attached so much importance to these games that they calculated time in four-year cycles called “Olympiads” dating from 776 B. C.
Which of the following is not true?
由文章第一段倒数第二句话“Winners were greatly honored by having olive wreaths placed on their heads”可以得知，橄榄花环是其他人为获胜者戴上的，而不是获胜者自己戴上的。因此，本题的正确答案 为A。
Why were the Olympic Games held?
文章第一句话“In 776 B. C. the first Olympic Games were held at the foot of Mount Olympus to honor the Greek’s chief god, Zeus”明确指出，举办奥运会是为了纪念宙斯。因此，本题的正确答案为B。
Approximately how many years ago did these games originated?
由文章第一句话可知，奥运会起源于公元前776年，距今已有2790多年的历史。因此，本题的正确答 案为D。
Which of the following contests was not mentioned?
从文章第一段第三句话“contests in running, jumping, discus and javelin throwing, boxing, and horse and chariot racing were held in individual cities”中可以得知，skating这项运动并没有被提及。因此，本题的正确 答案为C。
What conclusion can we draw about the ancient Greeks?
从文章中可以看出，古希腊人非常热衷运动，开设了奥运会，甚至为了奥运会可以休战，可见他们对 体育的热忱。因此，本题的正确答案为B。