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Located beside Lake Geneva,the Olympic Museum houses more than 10,000 artificial objects and hours of interactive contents highlighting some of the best moments during the Olympics.Here are some of the museum’s most moving moments.
The Olympic Park
The journey through the Olympic Museum begins in the Olympic Park,an 8,000-square-meter outdoor area in front of the museum overlooking Lake Geneva and the Alps.The park contains artworks and sculptures that show respect to the world of sport.
The First Olympic Symbol
The “Olympic Rings” flag was designed by Coubertin in 1913.The rings represent the five continents that participate in the Olympics:Africa,Asia,America,Australia and Europe.The six colors include at least one color that is represented on the flag of every country.
The Stadiums
The stadiums that host the Olympic Games are as much of a celebration of design as the games are a celebration of sportsmanship.Guests can explore plans and models of Olympic stadiums’ past and present,including one of the games’ most attractive stadiums,the Bird’s Nest from Beijing 2008 Olympics.
The Olympic Medals
Have you ever wondered what an Olympic medal looks like?The Olympic Museum has a room that houses every bronze,silver,and gold medal from every Olympic Games dating back to the first modern Olympics of 1896.Each medal design is a unique representation of the year and location in which the games were held.
1.Which moment do you see first when exploring the Olympic Museum?
A.The Olympic Park.
B.The first Olympic Symbol.
C.The Stadiums.
D.The Olympic Medals.
2.What can you do in the section of The Stadiums?
A.Celebrate the glory of a sportsman.
B.Meet the designers of the stadiums.
C.Explore the future stadiums.
D.Enjoy the model of the Bird’s Nest.
3.In which column of a newspaper may this text appear?
A.Entertainment. B.Science.
C.Travel. D.Business.