Choose the words and complete the passage（选择最恰当的单词，完成短文）

For most of the people, the Olympic Games are exciting and unforgettable. You might have known quite a lot about the modern Olympic Games, _______ the Summer Games, which began in Greece in 1896. But how much do you know about Special Olympic Games for the disabled（残疾人）?

The first Special Olympic Games were held in Rome in 1960. Now soon after every Summer Games, the host City holds a Special Olympic Games, _______ the Games in Barcelona in 1992 and in Atlanta in 1996. Over the years, it has _______ into one of the largest sporting events for the disabled in the world. Many people who watched the Games said that they were greatly impressed by the effort（努力）and courage（勇气）shown through the Games.

All the sportsmen and sportswomen who took part in the Games had a（n）_______ goal：They wanted to prove to themselves and to the world that they were _______ life and hope, and that they were willing to try and eager to learn.

The Games _______ offer the rest of the world a chance to learn more about the disabled by watching them competing against each other. Their beliefs, their dreams and their efforts are all on show for the world to see. “The World Games are much, much more than a just sports competition.”said Special Olympics Chairman, Tim Shriver.
Shanghai hosted the 12^th Special Olympics, beating over 13 other applicants（申办方）, marking the first time the games held in _______ at the beginning of October last year.

【小题1】

A．finally B．especially C．unluckily D．probable

【小题2】

A．because of B．for example C．such as D．according to

【小题3】

A．thrown B．carried C．fallen D．grown

【小题4】

A．common B．usual C．easy D．different

【小题5】

A．full of B．famous for C．proud of D．good at

【小题6】

A．never B．also C．only D．just

【小题7】

A．Europe B．Africa C．America D．Asia