Reading comprehension -TOEFL- Lesson 60 (Đọc hiểu -TOEFL- Bài 60)
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In 776 B.C. the first Olympic Games were held at the foot of Mount Olympus to honor the Greeks' chief god, Zeus. The Greeks emphasized physical fitness and strength in their education of youth. Therefore, contests in running, jumping, discus and javelin throwing, boxing, 5 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 were held as games of friendship, and any wars in progress were halted to allow 10 the games to take place.
The Greeks attached so much importance to these games that they calculated time in four year cycles called "Olympiads" dating from 776 B.C.
The Greeks attached so much importance to these games that they calculated time in four year cycles called "Olympiads" dating from 776 B.C.
1. Which of the following is not true?
2. Why were the Olympic Games held?
3. Approximately how many years ago did these games originate?
4. ch of the following contests was not mentioned?
5. What conclusion can we draw about the ancient Greeks?
