You may have known quite a lot about the modern Olympic Games, especially the Summer Games, which began in Greece in 1896. But how much do you know about Special Olympic Games for the disabled(殘疾人)?

     The first Special Olympic Games were held in Rome in 1960. Now soon after every Summer Games, the host city holds a Special Olympic Games, such as the Games in Barcelona in 1992. and in Atlanta in 1996. Over the years, it has grown into one of the largest sporting events for the disabled in the world. Many people who watched the Games said that they were greatly moved by the spirit shown through the Games.

     All the sportsmen who took part in the Games had a common goal. They wanted to prove to themselves and to the world that they were full of life and hope, and that they were always trying hard.

     The Games also offer the rest of the world a chance to learn more about the disabled by watching them competing against each other. Their performance, their dreams and their spirit are all on show for the world to see.

1. The Special Olympic Games began__________.

     A. in Greece in 1896         B. in Rome in 1960

     C. in Barcelona in 1992.      D. in Atlanta in 1996

2. The Special Olympic Games are held__________.

     A. soon after the Summer Olympic Games

     B. in a short time after the Winter Olympic Games

     C. before the Summer Olympic Games

     D. between the Summer Games and the Winter Games

3. From 1990 to 2000, how many Special Games might be held?

     A. Ten.       B. Five.       C. Three.       D. One.

4. Who will NOT take part in the Special Games?

     A. The blind people.

     B. The deaf people.

     C. The arm--lost people.

     D. The sick people.

5. Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?

     A. The disabled dislike the Special Games. They like Summer Games.

     B. The disabled want to get more sympathy(同情) through the Games.

     C. The disabled don't feel like trying hard.

     D. The disabled show their performance, their dreams and their spirit through the Games.