1 . Are the Olympic Games outdated? That might seem like a strange question to ask. But it’s exactly what the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is doing. At the 2012 London Olympics, IOC President Thomas Bach noticed something. “You could see that the younger generation had no interest in the Games anymore. They were not there.”

In response, the IOC wants to make the Summer Olympics more youthful. But that isn’t as simple as just adding more sports. The Olympic program can’t continue to grow bigger: it would become too much for host cities to handle. For now, permanently adding new sports to the Olympics is out of the question.

The IOC’s solution is to continue to vote on the new program’s line-up and give host cities the opinion to add extra sports. The extra events would be included in that year’s Olympics only. This policy takes effect at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. Skateboarding, sport climbing, surfing and 3x3 baseball are all making their Olympic debuts(首次露面)there.

Adding new sports, though, has sparked a lot of debate. Some sports have been pushing to be included in the Olympics for years but still haven’t made it. Meanwhile, newer sports like skateboarding or surfing are already getting the opportunity.

People are also wondering what makes up an Olympic sport. Paris, the future host of the 2024 Summer Olympics, has expressed interest in adding break-dancing. Some people would like to see e-sports at the Olympics. E-sports are especially important to consider because they are spreading like wildfire. President Bach stated video games with killing are not acceptable. One of the main principles of the Olympics is to encourage peace. At the moment, the future of e-sports is still uncertain.

What about the Winter Olympics? Not to worry, the IOC has already announced seven new events for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. But the Winter Olympics situation is a little different. The Winter Olympics have less than half the sports of the Summer Olympics, so they have room to grow.

1. Why does the IOC want to make the Summer Olympics more youthful?

A．Because the Olympic Games are outdated.

B．Because there is too much for host cities to handle.

C．Because the spirit of the Olympics has got lost over time.

D．Because the IOC wants to get the younger generation interested.

2. Which event may first appear in the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo?

A．Baseball.	B．Surfing.
C．Speed skating.	D．Break-dancing.

3. What is President Bach’s attitude to adding e-sports to the Olympic Games?

A．Cautious.	B．Supportive.
C．Curious.	D．Indifferent.

4. It can be inferred from the text that ________.

A．every country has the chance to add extra sports

B．newly-added sports will be in the Olympics forever

C．newer sports are more competitive than some traditional sports

D．there is greater possibility of adding more sports to the Winter Olympics

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Beijing 2022 Officially Launches Olympic Mascot

The new Olympic mascot will serve    1    an ambassador(大使) for winter sports, bringing joy to those who take part in and watch the Olympic Winter Games.    2     (recognize) as a Chinese national treasure, the panda is     3       (deep) loved by people from all over the world, especially young people. As a mascot, it shows the strength and willpower of athletes and will help to promote the Olympic spirit.

Bing Dwen Dwen    4     (cover) in a full-body “shell” made of ice, and the heart shape in its left hand represents the host county's welcome. The bright colours of the circles around    5     (it) face represent ice and snow sport tracks, showing connectivity and advanced technologies. The new Olympic mascot looks like    6    astronaut, embracing new technologies for a future with all    7     (possible).

“Everywhere you go, you can feel the excitement and the expectation    8    the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 are creating already,” said Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee. “The launch of the mascot today will generate even more interest for these Games, especially among young people. The mascot incorporates (包含) the    9     (good) elements and characteristics of China and the Chinese people. What I can say already is that it    10     (be) a wonderful ambassador for China and the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022.”