I. LISTENING

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In the 776 B.C the Olympic Games were held at the foot Mount Olympus to honor the Greeks chief god, Zeus. I he Greeks emphasized physical fitness and strength in their education of youth. Therefore contests in running, jumping, discuss and Javelin throwing, boxing and horse 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 poems were sung about their deeds. Originally, these were held as games of friendship, and any wars in prosress 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 "Olympiad" dating from 776 B.C.

Listening and choose the best answer A, B. c or D.

(Nghe và chọn câu trả lời tốt nhất A, B, C hoặc D)

1.Which of the following is NOT true?

A. Winners placed the olive wreaths on their own heads.

B. The games were held in Greece every four years.

C. Battles were interrupted so that athletes could participate in the games.

D. Poems glorified the winners in songs.

2. Why were the Olympic Games held at the foot of Mount Olympus?

A. to stop wars

B. to honor Zeus

C. to crown the best athletes

D. to sing songs about athletes

3. When were the first Olympic Games held at the foot of Mount Olympus?

A. 676 B.C.

B. 766 B.C.

C. 786 B.C.

D. 776 B.C.

4. Which of the following contests was NOT mentioned?

A. discus throwing

B. boxing

C. skating

D. running

5.What conclusion can we draw about the ancient Greeks?

A. They liked to fight.

B. They were very athletic.

C. They liked a lot of ceremonies.

D. They could not count, so they used “Olympiads” for dates.

Trả lời:

1. A            2. B               3. D                4.C                5. B