Câu hỏi: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 30 to 34.
In 776 B.C., the first Olympic Games were held at the foot of Mount Olympus to 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.
What conclusion can we draw about the ancient Greeks?
A. They were pacifists.
B. They believed athletic events were important.
C. They were very simple.
D. They couldn't count so they used "Olympiads" for dates.
In 776 B.C., the first Olympic Games were held at the foot of Mount Olympus to 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.
What conclusion can we draw about the ancient Greeks?
A. They were pacifists.
B. They believed athletic events were important.
C. They were very simple.
D. They couldn't count so they used "Olympiads" for dates.
Dịch nghĩa: Chúng ta có thể kết luận gì về người Hy Lạp cổ đại?
A. Họ theo chủ nghĩa hòa bình.
B. Họ tin rằng những sự kiện điền kinh rất quan trọng.
C. Họ rất đơn giản.
D. Họ không biết đến nên họ dùng Olympiads để tính thời gian.
Giải thích: Thông tin nằm ở "Originally these contests were held as games of friendship and any wars in progress were halted to allow the games to take place". Họ chỉ tạm ngưng chiến tranh trong mùa giải, hết giải lại chiến tranh tiếp nên không thể nói họ yêu hòa bình được. Việc họ dùng Olympiads là do họ coi trọng kì thế vận hội chứ không phải do họ không biết đếm. Ý C không có trong bài.
A. Họ theo chủ nghĩa hòa bình.
B. Họ tin rằng những sự kiện điền kinh rất quan trọng.
C. Họ rất đơn giản.
D. Họ không biết đến nên họ dùng Olympiads để tính thời gian.
Giải thích: Thông tin nằm ở "Originally these contests were held as games of friendship and any wars in progress were halted to allow the games to take place". Họ chỉ tạm ngưng chiến tranh trong mùa giải, hết giải lại chiến tranh tiếp nên không thể nói họ yêu hòa bình được. Việc họ dùng Olympiads là do họ coi trọng kì thế vận hội chứ không phải do họ không biết đếm. Ý C không có trong bài.
Đáp án B.