The word "elite" is closest in meaning to __________ .
A.aristocracy
B.intellectuals
C.brave
D.muscular

Approximately how many years ago did these games originate ?
A.800 years
B.1.200 years
C.2.300 years
D.2.800 years

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.

The word " halted " means most nearly the same as _________ .
A.encouraged
B.started
C.curtailed
D.fixed

which of the following was ultimately required of all athletes competing in the Olympics?
A.They must have completed militery service.
B.They had to attend special training sessions.
C.They had to be Greek males with no criminal record.
D.They had to be very religious.

A.profile
B.surpass
C.persuade
D.exchange

________(60)
A.final
B.finish
C.close
D.end

Aquatic sports have long been acknowledged as excellent ways to take physical exercise.
A.reduced
B.encouraged
C.recognized
D.practiced

Three great stretches of sandy deserts almost circle the center of Australia.
A.dunes
B.valleys
C.lands
D.areas

Power plants are increasingly located outside metropolitan areas.
A.belonging to a big or capital city
B.in an industrial city
C.of a busy suburb
D.relating to a remote suburb