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the 65.000 pectators in the stadium cheered loudly for
still became a champion in everyone's mind
After the race, Derek expressed his thoughts on why he had insisted on finishing the race.
dant matter how hard it is, but you must finish what you started." Derek Redmond's persistence
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made him a true legend
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According to historical records, the origin of the Olympic Games dates back to 776 BC in Olympia
Greece. The first modern Olympics were held in Athens, Greece, in 1896.
The symbol of the Olympics, namely the Olympic Rings, consists of five interconnected rings
each a different color: blue, yellow, black, green, and red. These rings represent unity among the fiv
continents: Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania. The Olympic flag was adopted in 19
and first presented at the Summer Olympic Games in Antwerp, Belgium in 1920.
The motto of the Olympic spirit is “Citius, Altius, Fortius," which is a Latin expression meani
"Faster, Higher, Stronger." What is most important in the Olympic Games is not winning but taki
part. It is considered the Olympic creed that the most essential aspect is not to conquer but to fi
well, just as in life.
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) 1. According to the article, which color is NOT found among the Olympic Rings?
(A) Red.
(B) Black
(C) Purple.
(D) Yellow
2. According to the passage, which statement is NOT true?
(A) The Olympic flag first appeared in Belgium.
(B) The first modern Olympic Games were held in Greece.
(C) The most important thing in the Olympic Games is to win.
(D) The Olympic Rings are five rings that represent the five continents.
3. Which of the following words is similar in meaning to "creed" in the last paragraph?
(A) Honesty. (B) Belief.
(C) Warning
(D) Peace.
II. 翻譯题
你必須馬上往車站出發才能趕上這班火車。
You must
take
oft for the station
train.
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so that you can c