Reading passages

322 -It is implied in the passage that one purpose 
of the Olympic games was to -- .
A) increase the number of followers of their chief 
god, Zeus 
B) help the participating athletes make a lot of 
money 
C) provide encouragement for young men to remain 
strong and physically fit 
D) prepare an atmosphere for the poets to produce 
good literature 
E) to ensure the continuity of friendship between the 
different cities of the area 
323 -It is stated in the passage that the 
competitors in the Olympic games ---
A) had to take part in more than one sport 
B) were poets who read out their poetry to an 
audience at Mount Olympus 
C) used to spend 'the four years between the two 
games training 
D) were the winners of similar competitions held in 
provincial cities 
E) were all followers of the cult of Zeus 
324 -A particularly impressive feature of the 
ancient Olympics mentioned in the passage was 
that ---- .
A) the winners were regarded as heroes 
B) the competitors came from different social 
classes 
C) they took place annually at Mount Olympus
D) wars were postponed while the games took place 
E) the winners of individual events often became 
extremely wealthy 
The most popular national amusement in Burma is 
the pwe. This entertainment may consist of acting, 
singing, dancing, clowning or even puppetry. These 
plays are performed outdoors-most often on moonlit 
nights. They usually last all night for several nights 
in succession. The audience sits on reed mats to 
watch the show. The pwes are free, and more often 
than not are given by a wealthy individual for the 
entertainment of his friends and anyone else who 
cares to attend. The pwe plays are usually legendary 
tales about princes and princesses and almost always 
have a happy ending. Actors wear old -time court 
costumes and proclaim long speeches, but there is 
always a down to relieve any boredom. Judging by 
the laughter the clowns provoke, they are found 
really funny.