高中英语：Unit 2 The Olympic Games Reading.doc

高一英语同步练习必修2 Unit 2 The Olympic Games第2课时 Reading基础练习阅读理解Baron Pierre de Coubertin was a Frenchman. At his time sports were not taught in French schools. De Coubertin believed that sports should go hand in hand with studies. He had an idea. His idea was to begin the Olympics all over again.Sports teachers of other countries liked de Coubertins ideas. So in 1896, the modern Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece. Since then the Olympics have been held once every four years, except three times, when there were wars.Before the start of the Olympic Games, runners carry lighted torch through many nations towards the stadium where the games will be held. These sportsmen are from different countries. Yet they work together to carry the Olympic torch. It is passed from runner to runner. When the last runner enters the stadium, he or she places the torch in a special basin filled with oil. It catches fire. It is then, only then, that the Olympic Games can begin.The Olympic flame（火焰）burns throughout the games. It is the flame of peace.1.Before 1896 French schools didnt teach . A. maths B. history C. sports D. chemistry2. De Coubertin . A. was the first man to start the Olympic Games B. helped start the modern Olympic Games C. believed that sports were less important than studies D. failed to begin the modern Olympic Games3. According to this passage, the third modern Olympic Games should have been held in . A. 1915 B. 1924 C. 1896 D. 19044. Which of the following is NOT true? A. The Olympic Games dont begin until the basin of oil catches fire. B. The torch is carried from runner to runner through many countries. C. Runners who carry the torch can be men or women. D. After the start of the Olympics, the Olympic flame is put out.实战演练一. 根据课文内容填空The ancient Olympic Games began around the year 776 BC in _. At that time the young men _ in running, jumping and wrestling. But women were not allowed to _ _ _ the games in the past. The old Olympic Games _ about the year 393 AD. However, the first Olympic Games in _ times happened in the year 1896. But there were only 311 _ from 13 countries. The Olympic _ is “_, Higher, and Stronger”. It means that every _ should try to _faster, _ higher, and _ further. 二. 单句改错1.The ancient Greek Olympic Games was held every four years._2.Slaves and women were prevented competing._3. I like the performance, because many actors took part in._4. It was foolish for him to cheat in the exam._5. I used to the weather in Beijing now._三. 汉译英1. 奥林匹克运动会每四年进行一次。_2. 在北京奥运会上,超过11000运动员参加了比赛。_3. 你能用金钱替代母爱吗？_4. 中国运动员在很多项目上表现出色。_5. 我们取得了一个又一个的胜利。_反馈检测 阅读理解In ancient times, the Olympic Games were held every four years at Olympia. The games were so important that even wars were stopped at the time they were held.The first Olympic Games were held in 776 B.C. At first, only one race (the sprint) was run. Later, the discus and javelin throw, broad jumping and wrestling were added. The Olympic Games were held for more than 1,000 years. They were stopped by the Byzantine Emperor Theodosius in 394 A.D.The Games were revived in 1896 to promote understanding and friendship among nations. The first modern games were held in Athens, Greece. Young men and women came from all over the world to compete in various sports and represent their country. They lived in an Olympic Village at the site of the games.The Olympic Games are organized and controlled by the International Olympic Commitee (IOC). It sets the general program, chooses the city where the games are to be held, and determines the standards of what is an amateur athlete. Each participating country has a National Olympic Committee that is responsible for arranging the participation of the nations athletes in the games.1. What was the original aim of the ancient Olympic Games?A. To promote understanding and friendship among nations.B. To measure Greek history.C. To show their honor and respect to their ancestors.D. To face the Olympic Flag and take the Olympic Oath.2. What are the IOCs duties?A. To choose the city where the games are to be held.B. To make the arrangements for the nations athletesC. To organize and control the Olympic GamesD. To determine the standards of amateurism.3. What does the underlined word “revive” mean?A. 恢复 B. 举行 C. 尊敬 D. 投入使用 第2课时 Reading基础练习1-4 CBDD一. 根据文章内容填空Greece/competed/take part in /stopped/ modern/ competitors/ motto/ Swifter athlete/ run/ jump/ throw二. 单句改错1. waswere 2. prevented后加 from 3. in去掉或in 后加 it 4. forof 5. I 后加 am 三.汉译英 1.The Olympic Games are held every four years. 2.More than 11,000 athletes took part in the Beijing Olympic Games. 3.Can you replace a mothers love with money? 4.The Chinese athletes performed wonderfully at many events. 5.We achieved victories one after another. 1-3 ACA