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 The New York City Marathon was started by a man named Fred LebowIt began in 1970 as a smallunimportant raceOnly 127 people ranand just 55 of them finishedThey ran around Central Park four timesFew people watched them runHoweverover the years the marathon grew and became more popular

Today people come from all over the world to run in the marathonRunners must be at least 18 years oldbut there is no age limit限制).In factthe oldest runner was an 89-year-old manRecentlymore than 27,000 people ran in the New York City MarathonLarge crowds cheered the runners and offered them cold drinks and encouragement

The course路线of the marathon has changedtooInstead of running around Central Parkthe runners go through the five districts of New York CityQueensBrooklynManhattanthe Bronxand Staten IslandThe marathon begins at the base基座of the Verrazano Narrows Bridge in Staten IslandThe runners go across the bridge into BrooklynThen they go up through Queens and into the BronxThe marathon finishes in Central Park in ManhattanThe complete course is 26.2 milesand takes the best runners less than 3 hours

Although it has changed since 1970the New York City Marathon is always excitingThrough the yearsmany unusual events事件have happened during the marathonFor examplePat Tuz and John Weilbaker got married a few minutes before the raceThen they ran the race with their party membersSome people run the whole marathon as a familyOther people run the race backwards

In the fall of 1992Fred Lebowthe founder创始人of the New York City Marathonslowly ran his last raceHe was very ill with cancerbut he did not want to stop runningIn October 1994Fred diedHoweverthe New York City Marathonand all its excitementwill continue for many years to come

1.根据短文内容完成句子(每空限填一个单词)

The course of the New York City Marathon in 1970 was to                    the Central Park four times

2.根据短文内容完成句子(每空限填一个单词)。

Look at the mapA runner has to go across                    over the river before he completes the whole course

3.根据短文内容完成句子(每空限填一个单词)。

In October 1994                  to Fred Lebowthe founder of the New York City Marathon

4把短文中画底线的句子译成汉语。

5根据短文内容回答问题不超过10个单词

What does the writer want us to know about the New York City Marathon from the passage?

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1、1run around                           2two bridges                           3death came

4.然而,纽约市马拉松以及它那激动人心的场面,在未来的数年里将会留在人们心中。

5The history of the New York City Marathon

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 The New York City Marathon was started by a man named Fred Lebow.It began in 1970 as a small,unimportant race.Only 127 people ran,and just 55 of them finished.They ran around Central Park four times.Few people watched them run.However,over the years the marathon grew and became more popular.

Today people come from all over the world to run in the marathon.Runners must be at least 18 years old,but there is no age limit(限制).In fact,the oldest runner was an 89-year-old man.Recently,more than 27,000 people ran in the New York City Marathon.Large crowds cheered the runners and offered them cold drinks and encouragement.

The course(路线)of the marathon has changed,too.Instead of running around Central Park,the runners go through the five districts of New York City:Queens,Brooklyn,Manhattan,the Bronx,and Staten Island.The marathon begins at the base(基座)of the Verrazano Narrows Bridge in Staten Island.The runners go across the bridge into Brooklyn.Then they go up through Queens and into the Bronx.The marathon finishes in Central Park in Manhattan.The complete course is 26.2 miles,and takes the best runners less than 3 hours.

Although it has changed since 1970,the New York City Marathon is always exciting.Through the years,many unusual events(事件)have happened during the marathon.For example,Pat Tuz and John Weilbaker got married a few minutes before the race.Then they ran the race with their party members.Some people run the whole marathon as a family.Other people run the race backwards.

In the fall of 1992,Fred Lebow,the founder(创始人)of the New York City Marathon,slowly ran his last race.He was very ill with cancer,but he did not want to stop running.In October 1994,Fred died.Howeverthe New York City Marathonand all its excitementwill continue for many years to come

1.根据短文内容完成句子(每空限填一个单词)

The course of the New York City Marathon in 1970 was to                    the Central Park four times.

2.根据短文内容完成句子(每空限填一个单词)。

Look at the map.A runner has to go across                    over the river before he completes the whole course.

3.根据短文内容完成句子(每空限填一个单词)。

In October 1994,                  to Fred Lebow,the founder of the New York City Marathon.

4.把短文中画底线的句子译成汉语。

5.根据短文内容回答问题(不超过10个单词)。

What does the writer want us to know about the New York City Marathon from the passage?

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  The New York City Marathon was started by a man named Fred Lebow. It began in 1970 as a small 1 race. Only 127 people ran, and just 55 of them 2 . They ran around Central Park four 3 . 4 watched them run. However, 5 the years the marathon grew and became more popular.

  Today people come from all over the world to 6 the marathon. 7 must be at least 18 years old, but there is no age limit. In fact the 8 runner was an 89-year-old man. Recently, more than 27,000 people ran in the New York City Marathon. Large crowds 9 the runners and offered the participants(参加者) 10 and encouragement.

  The course of the marathon has changed, too. The marathon 11 at the base of the Verrazano narrow Bridge in Stateh Island, and 12 Central Park in Manhattan. The complete 13 is 26 miles, 385 yards, and 14 the best runners less than 3 hours.

  In the fall of 1992, Fred Lebow, the 15 of the New York City Marathon, 16 ran his 17 race. He was very 18 with cancer, but he did not want to 19 running. In October 1994, Fred died. However, the New York City Marathon, and all 20 excitement, will continue for many years to come.

1.

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A.important
B.popular
C.excellent
D.unimportant

2.

[  ]

A.continued
B.failed
C.finished
D.won

3.

[  ]

A.times
B.miles
C.days
D.kilometers

4.

[  ]

A.Many people
B.Few people
C.Large crowds
D.The whole city

5.

[  ]

A.in
B.during
C.since
D.over

6.

[  ]

A.run in
B.work for
C.cheer
D.watch

7.

[  ]

A.Servants
B.Workers
C.Runners
D.Visitors

8.

[  ]

A.youngest
B.oldest
C.best
D.fastest

9.

[  ]

A.helped
B.served
C.controlled
D.cheered

10.

[  ]

A.fast food
B.coffee
C.cold drinks'
D.tea

11.

[  ]

A.begins
B.ends
C.winds
D.continues

12.

[  ]

A.pauses
B.arrives at
C.finishes in
D.reaches

13.

[  ]

A.trip
B.course
C.travel
D.journey

14.

[  ]

A.makes
B.gives
C.allows
D.takes

15.

[  ]

A.founder
B.lover
C.joiner
D.supporter

16.

[  ]

A.swiftly
B.slowly
C.fast
D.quickly

17.

[  ]

A.first
B.eleventh
C.last
D.twelfth

18.

[  ]

A.easy
B.serious
C.strict
D.ill

19.

[  ]

A.stop
B.start
C.go on
D.join in

20.

[  ]

A.his
B.its
C.their
D.our
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  The New York City Marathon was started by a man named Fred Lebow.It began in 1970 as a small, unimportant race.Only 127 people ran, and just 55 of them finished.They ran around Central Park four times.Few people watched them run.However, over the years the marathon grew and became more popular.

  Today people come from all over the world to run in the marathon.Runners must be at least 18 years old, but there is no age limit(限制).In fact, the oldest runner was an 89-year-old man.Recently, more than 27,000 people ran in the New York City Marathon.Large crowds cheered the runners and offered them cold drinks and encouragement.

  The course(路线)of the marathon has changed, too.Instead of running around Central Park, the runners go through the five districts of New York City:Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island.The marathon begins at the base(基座)of the Verrazano Narrows Bridge in Staten Island.The runners go across the bridge into Brooklyn.Then they go up through Queens and into the Bronx.The marathon finishes in Central Park in Manhattan.The complete course is 26.2 miles, and takes the best runners less than 3 hours.

  Although it has changed since 1970, the New York City Marathon is always exciting.Through the years, many unusual events(事件)have happened during the marathon.For example, Pat Tuz and John Weilbaker got married a few minutes before the race.Then they ran the race with their party members.Some people run the whole marathon as a family.Other people run the race backwards.

  In the fall of 1992, Fred Lebow, the founder(创始人)of the New York City Marathon, slowly ran his last race.He was very ill with cancer, but he did not want to stop running.In October 1994, Fred died.However, the New York City Marathon, and all its excitement, will continue for many years to come

1.根据短文内容完成句子(每空限填一个单词)

The course of the New York City Marathon in 1970 was to ________ ________ the Central Park four times.

2.根据短文内容完成句子(每空限填一个单词)。

Look at the map.A runner has to go across ________ ________ over the river before he completes the whole course.

3.根据短文内容完成句子(每空限填一个单词)。

In October 1994, ________ ________ to Fred Lebow, the founder of the New York City Marathon.

4.把短文中画底线的句子译成汉语。

5.根据短文内容回答问题(不超过10个单词)。

What does the writer want us to know about the New York City Marathon from the passage?

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