Question

【题目】 Do you love swimming? How about riding a bike? Does running make you happy? Have you ever combined (混合) the three activities into one race? If you have, then you know all about the triathlon (铁人三项).

In February 1974, a group of sports officials gathered in a bar in the Hawaiian Islands to argue: which sports in the world is the most exciting and challenging to test a person's will and strength? Some said it was football, some said it was swimming across the sea, and some said it was long-distance cycling, mountaineering marathons and so on. They expressed their opinions and argued. In the end, Brigadier General John Collins said: who can swim 3.8 kilometers in the rough (风大浪急的) sea in one day, ride a bicycle 180 kilometers around the island, and finally run the 42.195 kilometers Honolulu Marathon. Collins's idea was supported by everyone, so 15 people took part in the game the next day, including one female player. As a result, the race was completed. Such a new type of sports was born in this adventurous situation.

After the birth of the Triathlon in Hawaii, it was at first popular only in Hawaii and California, and gradually spread widely in Australia, New, Zealand, Spain, France, the United Kingdom, Japan, and China. A triathlon involves three activities. They are swimming, cycling and running. Competitors (比赛者) race in order as one continuous (连续的) event without resting.

The triathlon dates back to the 1920s in France. At that time, a race called "Les Trois Sports" challenged competitors to swim across a river, ride a bike for 12 kilometers and run for three kilometers.

The modern triathlon got its start in America in the 1970s. It first appeared in Olympic history at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. The Olympic triathlon consists of (由……组成) a 1.5- kilometer swim, a 40-kilometer bike ride and a 10-kilometer run.

If you're not ready for an Olympic triathlon, don't worry. Triathlons come in different lengths. There are mini triathlons designed for beginners. They consists of a 0.8-kilometer swim, a 24.1-kilometer bike ride and a 4.8- kilometer run. Do you want to have a try?

【1】Which activity is not included in a triathlon?

A. Swimming.B. Skiing.C. Cycling.D. Running.

【2】Where did the modern triathlon get its start in the 1970s?

A. In Canada.B. In Australia.C. In America.D. In France.

【3】How many kilometers does a competitor ride in a bike in an Olympic triathlon?

A. 10 kilometers.B. 12 kilometers.C. 24.1 kilometers.D. 40 kilometers.

【4】Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the passage?

A. Triathlon competitors can have a rest when one activity ends.

B. The triathlon dates back to a race called "Les Trois Sports."

C. Triathlons come in various lengths.

D. Beginners can start with mini triathlons.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】B

【2】C

【3】D

【4】A

【解析】

本文介绍了铁人三项这个比赛项目的发展历史。

【1】推理判断题。根据“Do you love swimming? How about riding a bike? Does running make you happy? Have you ever combined (混合) the three activities into one race? If you have, then you know all about the triathlon (铁人三项).”可知，铁人三项包括游泳、骑自行车和跑步，故选B。

【2】细节理解题。根据“The modern triathlon got its start in America in the 1970s.”可知，现代铁人三项始于20世纪70年代的美国。故选C。

【3】细节理解题。根据“The Olympic triathlon consists of (由……组成) a 1.5- kilometer swim, a 40-kilometer bike ride and a 10-kilometer run.”可知，在奥运会上的铁人三项比赛中，参赛选手需要骑自行车40千米，故选D。

【4】细节理解题。根据“They are swimming, cycling and running. Competitors (比赛者) race in order as one continuous (连续的) event without resting.”可知，铁人三项运动员在一项比赛结束后不能休息，赛程是连续的。故A项与原文不符，故选A。

认真阅读题干，根据题干要求，在文中寻找答案所在的语句或段落，进行分析理解、词义猜测、推理判断和概括归纳，选出正确的选项。例如小题2，根据“The modern triathlon got its start in America in the 1970s.”可知，现代铁人三项始于20世纪70年代的美国。故选C。