Basketball, running and swimming are popular events(項(xiàng)目）at the Olympics. But there are also some events that are not as popular. Some are even very strange. Let's see if you have any knowledge about the following events.

Tug-of-war

This event started in 1900 and left the Olympics in 1920. The team wins if they pull the rope past a certain point first. Interestingly, more than one team from a country can enter in this event. This makes it possible for one country to win several medals.

Rope climbing

It first appeared as an Olympic sport in 1896. The climber who spends the shortest time reaching the top is the winner. The rope used to be 15 meters long. Years later, it was shortened to 8 meters for some reason. After 1932, there was no rope climbing in the Olympics.

Race walking

In race walking, walkers have to win the race by walking. To make sure that they do not run, race walkers must have one foot on the ground at all times. Race walking has been an Olympic sport since 1904. Men enter in 20 kilometer and 50 kilometer races; women only race 20 kilometers.

1.Which of the following events left the Olympics in 1920?

A.Rope climbing. B.Basketball.

C.Tug-of-war D.Race walking.

2.The rope in rope climbing was _____________metres long in 1896.

A.8 B.15 C.20 D.50

3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A.One country can only enter one team in tug-of-war.

B.Rope climbing first appeared in the 1932 Olympics.

C.Women in race walking can enter in the 50 kilometer race.

D.Race walking is still an event at the Olympic Games today.

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