Pausanias and Li Yan are talking about the similarities and the differences between the ancient Olympics 1 the modern Olympics. The ancient Olympic Games were first held in Olympia, in 2 only men from the Greek world had the right 3 (compete). The champions were awarded olive wreaths 4 prizes. The modern Olympics 5 (start) in 1896. Since then, athletes from all over the world have come to take part in the Olympic Games every four years. There are two sets of Games—the Summer and the Winter Olympics. All countries can take part if their athletes reach the 6 (agree) standard. There are over 250 sports. To house all the competitors, 7 special village is usually built, a main reception building, several stadiums for competitions, and a gymnasium as 8 (good). The winners of the first three places 9 (award) gold, silver and bronze medals. The motto of the Olympic Games is: 10 (swift), Higher and Stronger.
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6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
答案
1.and 考查连词。between...and...为固定搭配,故填and。
2.which 考查定语从句。先行词为the ancient Olympic Games,且关系代词作介词in的宾语,故填which。
3.to compete 考查非谓语动词。the right to do sth.做某事的权利,不定式作后置定语。
4.as 考查介词。as作为。
5.started 考查时态。由时间状语可知,此处用一般过去时。
6.agreed 考查词性转换。agreed表示“一致同意的”,在名词前应用形容词作定语。
7.a 考查冠词。a special village 一个特殊的村庄。
8.well 考查固定用法。as well也,还,常放在句尾。
9.are awarded 考查时态语态。the winners 与动词award之间为被动关系,且为一般现在时。
10.Swifter 考查比较级。根据后面的“Higher and Stronger”可知,此处应用比较级。
