The Asian Games, also called the ASIAD, is a multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all overAsia. The games are regulated by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) under the supervision of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Medals are awarded in each event, with gold for the first place, silver for second and bronze for third. This tradition started in 1951. The Asian Games are dominated by the People’s Republic ofChina. Competitors are entered by a National Olympic Committee (NOC) to represent their country of citizenship. National anthems and flags accompany the medal ceremonies, and tables showing the number of medals won by each country are widely used. In general, only recognized nations are represented, but a few non-sovereign countries are allowed to take part.
26.Which of the following is true?
A.The Asian Games are held every year
B.The International Olympic Committee is the founder of the Asiad
C.The first gold medals were given to the winning athletes in 1951.
D.The Olympic Council of Asia organizes the Games
27.The People’s Republic of China _________
A.is the strongest in the Asian Games
B.is the host of the Asian Games
C.is not allowed to take part in the Games
D.refuse to enter the Games
28.In the medal ceremonies_________
A. the competitors are entered to represent their country of citizenship
B. national anthems are played
C. the number of medals won by each country is first announed
D. the winner are given a string of flowers
29.Which of the following is true of the right to participate in the Asian Games
A. Only recognized nations are allowed to take part
B. Almost every nation can take part in the Games
C. Non-sovereign countries are also allowed to participate
D. A and C are right
30.What is another way to call The Asian Games?
A. Sea Games B. Asiad C. Olympic D. All are incorrect
