In 776 B.C., the first Olympic Games were held at the foot of MountOlympusto honor the Greek’s chief god, Zeus. The warm climate for outdoor activities, the need for preparedness in war, and their lifestyle caused the Greeks to create competitive sports. Only the elite and military could participate at first, but later the games were opened to all free Greek males who had no criminal record. The Greeks emphasized physical fitness and strength in their education of youth. Therefore, contests in running, jumping, 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 contests were held as games of friendship and any wars in progress were halted to allow the games to take place. They also helped to strengthen bonds among competitors and the different cities presented. 
      The Greeks attached so much importance to the games that they calculated time in four-year cycles called “Olympiads”, dating from 776 B.C. . The contest coincided with religious festivities and constituted an all-out effort on the part of participants to please the gods. Any who disobeyed the rules were dismissed and seriously punished. These athletes brought shame not only to themselves but also to the cities they represented.
">       In 776 B.C., the first Olympic Games were held at the foot of MountOlympusto honor the Greek’s chief god, Zeus. The warm climate for outdoor activities, the need for preparedness in war, and their lifestyle caused the Greeks to create competitive sports. Only the elite and military could participate at first, but later the games were opened to all free Greek males who had no criminal record. The Greeks emphasized physical fitness and strength in their education of youth. Therefore, contests in running, jumping, 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 contests were held as games of friendship and any wars in progress were halted to allow the games to take place. They also helped to strengthen bonds among competitors and the different cities presented. 
      The Greeks attached so much importance to the games that they calculated time in four-year cycles called “Olympiads”, dating from 776 B.C. . The contest coincided with religious festivities and constituted an all-out effort on the part of participants to please the gods. Any who disobeyed the rules were dismissed and seriously punished. These athletes brought shame not only to themselves but also to the cities they represented.
"> Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

      In 776 B.C., the first Olympic Games were held at the foot of MountOlympusto honor the Greek’s chief god, Zeus. The warm climate for outdoor activities, the need for preparedness in war, and their lifestyle caused the Greeks to create competitive sports. Only the elite and military could participate at first, but later the games were opened to all free Greek males who had no criminal record. The Greeks emphasized physical fitness and strength in their education of youth. Therefore, contests in running, jumping, 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 contests were held as games of friendship and any wars in progress were halted to allow the games to take place. They also helped to strengthen bonds among competitors and the different cities presented. 
      The Greeks attached so much importance to the games that they calculated time in four-year cycles called “Olympiads”, dating from 776 B.C. . The contest coincided with religious festivities and constituted an all-out effort on the part of participants to please the gods. Any who disobeyed the rules were dismissed and seriously punished. These athletes brought shame not only to themselves but also to the cities they represented.

      Vào năm 776 trước công nguyên, Thế vận hội Olympic đầu tiên được tổ chức tại chân núi Olympus để tôn vinh vị thần tối cao của Hy Lạp, Zeus. Khí hậu ấm áp cho các hoạt động ngoài trời, sự cần thiết phải chuẩn bị sẵn sàng trong chiến tranh, và lối sống của người Hy Lạp đãgiúp họ sáng tạo ra các môn thể thao mang tính cạnh tranh.ban đầu chỉ có các tầng lớp ưu tú và quân đội có thể tham gia, nhưng sau đó các trò chơi được mở ra cho tất cả nam giới Hy Lạp tự do không có tiền án tiền sự. Người Hy Lạp nhấn mạnh thể chất và sức mạnh trong giáo dục thanh thiếu niên. Do đó, các cuộc thi chạy, nhảy, ném lao, đấm bốc, và đua ngựa hay đua xe ngựa được tổ chức tại mỗi thành phố và những người chiến thắng thi đấu bốn năm một lần tại núi Olympus. Người đoạt giải được rất vinh dự bởi có được vòng hoa ôliu đặt trên đầu của họ và có những bài thơ hát về những hành động của họ. Theo truyền thống những cuộc thi được tổ chức như các trò chơi hữu nghị và bất kỳ cuộc chiến tranh nào đang diễn ra cũng bị dừng lại để cho phép các trò chơi diễn ra. Chúng cũng giúp tăng cường mối quan hệ giữa các đối thủ thi đấu và các thành phố có đại diện tham gia. 
      Những người Hy Lạp đặt tầm quan trọng cao ở các trò chơi đến nỗi họ đã tính toán thời gian trong chu kỳ bốn năm có tên gọi "Olympic", có niên đại từ 776 trước công nguyên . Các cuộc thi diễn ra trùng với lễ hội tôn giáo và tạo nên một nỗ lực lớn lao trên phương diện của những người tham gia để làm hài lòng các vị thần. Bất kỳ ai không tuân thủ các quy tắc sẽ bị sa thải và bị trừng phạt nặng. Những vận động viên này sẽ mang sự xấu hổ đến không chỉ cho bản thân mà còn cho các thành phố họ đại diện.

Which of the following is NOT true?

Đáp án đúng: C

The word “elite” is closest in meaning to _______.

Đáp án đúng: A

Why were the Olympic Games held?

Đáp án đúng: B

Approximately how many years ago did these games originate?

Đáp án đúng: D

What conclusion can we draw about the ancient Greeks?

Đáp án đúng: B

What is the main idea of this passage?

Đáp án đúng: A

The word “deeds” is closest in meaning to _________.

Đáp án đúng: A

Which of the following was ultimately required of all athletes competing in the Olympics?

Đáp án đúng: C

The word “halted” means mostly nearly the same as ________.

Đáp án đúng: C

What is an “Olympiad”?

Đáp án đúng: B