Question

Nowadays, running is becoming more and more popular. Many people don’t have enough time to play a team sport, so they start going running _________. In the past, running in the street was seen as a bit _________, but things are changing. Now, a lot of people go out running in their spare time. Some people run to lose weight while others run _________to keep fit. Scientists say that along with cycling and swimming, running is a good way to keep fit.

One of the most popular running events is the marathon(马拉松). Every year in April, the London marathon takes place. The race covers a fantastic way in which _________ pass lots of the famous places like the London Eye and Big Ben. Interestingly, marathon running used to be seen as a hard sport, but now even people who are very unfit _________marathons every year! It’s not that marathons have got _________, but it’s that people have become more interested in running.

Sadly, running is often quite _________ among young people at school. Years ago, in some schools when it rained or it was _________ wet to play ball games, children had to do running instead. Now that running has become more popular, hopefully more young people will _______.All you need is a pair of __________.So let’s enjoy running!

1.A.though B.however C.instead D.instead of

2.A.handsome B.silly C.lovely D.beautiful

3.A.badly B.hardly C.suddenly D.simply

4.A.visitors B.runners C.swimmers D.scientists

5.A.take part in B.look out of C.stay away from D.take care of

6.A.busier B.further C.shorter D.easier

7.A.comfortable B.unpopular C.exciting D.important

8.A.very B.much C.too D.enough

9.A.cut it off B.find it out C.turn it on D.take it up

10.A.glasses B.gloves C.shoes D.eyes

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