The Beijing Olympics is the geographically farthest Olympic Games to Mongolia.（)

A.98

B.99

C.100

D.101

A.A.Because he wants to visit his grandm

B.B.Because he"s on his honeymoon.

C.C.Because he"s going to watch the Olympics in Beijin

D.D.Because he wants to do some sightseeing in Beijin

E.E.

Dancing Beijing

Every emblem of the Olympics tells a beautiful story. When the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games emblem “Chinese Seal, Dancing Beijing” was first presented to the International Olympic Committee, the IOC officials all gave it high praise, saying it was the best emblem ever designed.

The emblem is filled with Beijing’s hospitality and hopes, and carries the commitment made to the Olympic Movement by a country that has a population of 1.3 billion and by a nation with both ancient civilization and modern culture.

“Dancing Beijing” is a symbol of trust and an expression of self-confidence, standing for the promise that Beijing — the host city of the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympic Games — has made to the world and to all mankind.

“Dancing Beijing” is in a favorite color of the Chinese people. The color “red” is intensively used in the emblem, pushing the passion up to a new level. It carries Chinese people’s longing for luck and happiness and their explanation of life. Red is the color of the Sun and the Holy Fire, symbolizing life and a new beginning. Red represents a mind at ease, symbolizes vitality, and conveys China’s blessing and invitation to the world.

“Dancing Beijing” calls upon heroes. Olympic Games function as the stage where heroes are made, records broken and medals earned.

“Dancing Beijing” is a kind invitation. The open arms in the emblem say that China is opening its arms to welcome the rest of the world to join the Olympics, a celebration of “peace, friendship and progress of mankind”.

“Is it not a joy to have friends come from afar？” Come to Beijing, take a good look at the historical heritage of China’s capital city, and feel the pulse of the country’s modernization. Come, share every piece of its joy, and experience the slogan “One World, One Dream”.

(1)、What is the comment all the IOC officials gave to the design of the emblem？

A、They said the emblem of the Olympics tells a beautiful story.

B、They all said it was the best one ever designed.

C、The emblem is a symbol of trust and an expression of self-confidence

(2)、What spirit is represented by the emblem？

A、It represents the hospitality and commitment of a nation with an ancient civilization and modern culture.

B、the IOC officials all gave it high praise.

C、“Dancing Beijing” is in a favorite color of the Chinese people.

(3)、What does the red color of the emblem symbolize？

A、Red is the color of the Sun and the Holy Fire

B、It carries Chinese people’s longing for luck and happiness and their explanation of life.

C、It symbolizes life and a new beginning and it also represents mind at ease, symbol of vitality, and China's blessing and invitation to the world.

(4)、How would you interpret the Confucius’ quote (引语) “Is it not a joy to have friends come from afar？”

A、The Confucius’ quote: Welcome to Beijing, friends from all over the world.

B、It calls upon heroes.

C、It is a kind invitation.

(5)、What is a specific feature of the emblem “Dancing Beijing”？

A、It tells a beautiful story.

B、It is designed in the form. of a Chinese seal showing Beijing is dancing.

C、It is praised by all.

Learning English for 2008 Beijing Olympics

Yang Zhenhua has been a taxi driver for years. He knows every corner of the city. His work usually wins him thanks except when he meets foreigners, for Yang doesn't know any English.

"Now I study English in my free time," said Yang in his 40s. He pulls an English textbook from the toolbox. "I study English to help with Beijing Olympics," he said proudly. Yang is just one of the millions of common people in Beijing who started to learn English when Beijing became the host city of the 2008 Olympic Games. Learning and speaking is hot among the people of this 3,000-year-old city. From schools to factories, men and women, old and young are studying their "ABC". Books teaching useful expressions for everyday communication(交际) are the most popular.

Some people, such as taxi drivers, bus conductors and the policemen, are asked to learn basic English. Nearly 3,000 students from 50 universities in Beijing went to the streets last August as volunteers to teach English to the people of this city. They taught common and useful sentences, such as greetings and asking and answering simple questions. Official figures show that about 15% of Beijing citizens can speak English. It is said that it will rise to 70% or 80% during the following years. Besides, the government encourages the use of English in many places. The city underground railways give messages by radio in both English and Chinese. English, not Chinese, is used as the most important working language for the Olympic Committee(委员会). Nearly all the committee members can speak English freely. Many are good at the language.

1)、Yang Zhenhua can hardly win himself thanks from foreigners because he is a common taxi driver.

A.T

B.F

2)、According to the passage, the English beginners in Beijing like to learn English news best.

A.T

B.F

3)、Nearly 3,000 students from 50 universities in Beijing went to the streets last August to tell people the importance of English.

A.T

B.F

4)、Beijing citizens are encouraged to use as much English as possible.

A.T

B.F

5)、The passage is about more and more people are learning English in Beijing.

A.T

B.F

Who will stage the games？

Preparing for the Olympics Games is a huge undertaking.Just like the athletes, the host city spends years getting ready for the event.Before deciding which city will host the Olympic Games, the International Olympic Committee (IOC)has to examine bids from all over the world.Bidding for the games begins about ten years in advance.Without preparing a very strong bid1, a city will not win the competition to host the games.Beijing was chosen for the 2008 games from five bidders — Osaka, Paris,Toronto and Istanbul.2

Why does it take so long to prepare？

Building the infrastructure costs huge amounts of money.Holding the World Cup in 2002 in Japan and South Korea, for example, meant that ten new stadiums had to be built, as well as many hotels and an improved transport system.In Beijing, after winning the bid the government began major construction projects — the extension of the underground, the improvement of the airport and the building of new motorways3.Each host city must also build an Olympic village for the athletes.By planting trees and creating parks, the city becomes more attractive for tourists.

Why do countries want to host the Olympic Games？

Hosting the games has a major effect on the economy and brings international prestige to the country.Thousands and thousands of visitors come to the games and the host cities are permanently improved.

1.Bidding for the Olympic Games usually starts before the games are really held.

A.two years

B.eight years

C.one year

D.ten years

2.Beijing was one of the ()bidders for the 2008games.

A.four

B.five

C.ten

D.three

3.The World Cup 2002 was held in().

A.Japan

B.South Korea

C.China

D.A and B

4.What construction projects did Beijing start after winning the bid？

A.The extension of the underground.

B.The improvement of the airport.

C.The building of new motorways

D.All of the above

5.Why do countries want to host the Olympic Games？

A.Because it has a major effect on the economy.

B.Because it brings international prestige to the country.

C.Because the host cities are permanently improved.

D.All of the above.

In 2012 the Olympics are scheduled in London.()

A.optimistic

B.optional

C.outstanding

D.obvious

Which is not mentioned as the author’s feeling about the work of the volunteers？

A、unimportant to the success of the Olympics

B、unnecessary to the success of the Olympics

C、irrelevant to the success of the Olympics

D、invaluable to the success of the Olympics