The Asian Games, also called the Asiad, is a multi- sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia. The games are regulated by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) under the supervision of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Medals are awarded in each event, with gold medal for first place, silver for second and bronze for third.

     Competitors are entered by a National Olympic Committee (NOC) to represent their country of citizenship. National anthems and flags accompany the medal ceremonies, and tables showing the number of medals won by each country are widely used. In general only recognized nations are represented, but a few non- sovereign countries are allowed to take part. The special case of Taiwan was handed by having it compete as Chinese Taipei, due to the political status of Taiwan.

     The 15th Asian Games were held in Doha, Qatar from December 1 to December 15, 2006. The 16th Asian Games will be held in Guangzhou, China from November 12, 2010 to November 27, 2010.

20. How often are the Asian Games held?

   A. They are held every four years            B. They are held every five years 

   C. They are held every two years  D. They are held every three years

21. Who supervises the Asian Games?

   A. the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA)   B. a National Olympic Committee (NOC)   

   C. Competitors      D. the International Olympic Committee (IOC)

22. Which medal does a competitor coming in the third place win?

   A. gold and silver medals     B. silver medal    C. gold medal  D. bronze medal  

23. What are the medal ceremonies accompanied by?

   A. National anthems and flags          B. Competitors         C. National anthems    D. Flags

24. Where and when were the 15th Asian Games held?

   A.  in Guangzhu, China from December 1 to December 15, 2006.

   B.  in Taiwan, from December 1 to December 15, 2006. 

   C.  in Guangzhu, China from November 2, 2010 to November 27, 2010.

   D.  in Doha, Qatar from December 1 to December 15, 2006.