The Paralympic Games (残奥会) will take place this summer in Paris, France. They’ll begin on August 28. These games are for sports men and women with disabilities. They will come from 184 countries.

The Paralympics began in England in 1948. Ludwig Guttman, a doctor, held games for his patients (病人). He got the idea from the Olympics. The Olympics Games were taking place in London, England, that year.

Guttman’s patients were military veterans (退伍军人). They all used wheelchairs. They took part in the games of archery (射箭) and netball. Netball is a little like basketball. This was exciting and encouraging to other people with disabilities. 

The idea grew. It became the Stoke Mandeville Games. A competition took place between countries every year, starting in 1952. In 1960, the competition began taking place every four years. Usually, they were held in the same city as the Olympics.

The International Paralympic Committee was started in 1989. The Paralympics are always held in the same year as the Olympic Games.

1.The underlined word “They” refers to _________.

A the games

B sports men

C sports women

D sports players

解析：选D。D 词意指代题。根据划线词所在句的前一句“These games are for sports men and women with disabilities.”这些比赛是为残疾男女运动员举办的，承接上一句，本句表示“这些运动员来自184个国家”。故选D。

2.Where did the Paralympics began?

A In France.

B In the UK.

C In the USA.

D In Canada.

解析：选B。B 细节理解题。根据第二段中的第一句“The Paralympics began in England in 1948. ”可知，残奥会于1948年在英国开始举办。故选B。

3.What can we know about Guttman’s patients?

A They couldn’t walk.

B They all liked sports.

C They could play basketball well.

D They were from different countries.

解析：选A。A 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“They all used wheelchairs.”可知，这些病人都使用轮椅，即他们都不能行走。故选A。

4.How often do the Paralympic Games take place?

A Every year.

B Every two years.

C Every three years.

D Every four years.

解析：选D。D 细节理解题。根据第四段的倒数第二句“In 1960, the competition began taking place every four years.”可知，残奥会每四年举办一次。故选D。

5.On which part of a newspaper can we find the passage?

A Science.

B Travel.

C Sports.

D Culture.

解析：选C。C 推理判断题。本文通过巴黎残奥会即将举行，进入话题介绍了残奥会发展的历史，是关于体育方面的话题。故选C。