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Duolingo English Test Listening Cloze Practice #4 — Easy Level

Free DET (Duolingo English Test) Listening Cloze practice #4 — Easy level. Just DET Listening questions, no grading — solve it yourself and check the answer or model response.

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Listening Cloze
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The Olympic Games are one of the most famous sporting _____ in the world, with a history that stretches back more than two thousand years. The ancient Olympics were held in _____, beginning in 776 BC, and featured events such as running, wrestling, and chariot racing. The modern Olympic Games were revived in 1896 by a French _____ named Pierre de Coubertin, who believed that sport could promote _____ and friendship between nations.

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1) events · 2) Greece · 3) educator · 4) peace
Q1 · Comprehension
When did the ancient Olympic Games begin, according to the talk?
  1. A. In 1896
  2. B. In 1000 BC
  3. C. In 776 BC
  4. D. In 500 AD
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Correct: In 776 BC
Q2 · Comprehension
Who revived the modern Olympic Games?
  1. A. A Greek athlete named Olympus
  2. B. A French educator named Pierre de Coubertin
  3. C. A British politician named James Smith
  4. D. An American coach named John Harris
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Correct: A French educator named Pierre de Coubertin
Q3 · Comprehension
What did Pierre de Coubertin believe sport could promote?
  1. A. Economic growth and trade between countries
  2. B. National pride and military strength
  3. C. Peace and friendship between nations
  4. D. Scientific research and innovation
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Correct: Peace and friendship between nations
Q4 · Comprehension
How often are the Summer Olympics held?
  1. A. Every two years
  2. B. Every three years
  3. C. Every four years
  4. D. Every five years
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Correct: Every four years
Q5 · Comprehension
Which of the following was NOT mentioned as an event in the ancient Olympics?
  1. A. Running
  2. B. Wrestling
  3. C. Swimming
  4. D. Chariot racing
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Correct: Swimming
Summary
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The talk describes the history of the Olympic Games, from their origins in ancient Greece in 776 BC to the modern Games revived in 1896 by Pierre de Coubertin. Today, the Olympics are held every four years and attract athletes from over two hundred countries, watched by billions worldwide.

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