Question

There are hundreds of marathons (馬拉松) held around the world each year, from the North Pole to the Sahara Desert. Here are some of the biggest and the best.

London Marathon	The London Marathon was first run on March 29, 1981 and has been held in spring of every year since then. The most recent event was the 2016 London Marathon on April 24, 2016. The London Marathon is best at raising money. Since it started, it has raised over ￡770 million.
New York City Marathon	The New York City Marathon has grown from a race with 55 finishers to the world’s biggest and most popular marathon. 51,394 runners finished the event in 2016. The race has been organized every year since 1970. It was not held only in 2012.
Boston Marathon	This is the oldest marathon held every year in the world. It was started in 1897. The idea of creating the event came from the marathon held at the Summer Olympics in Greece the year before. The Boston Marathon is held in Greater Boston in the state of Massachusetts in America.
North Pole Marathon	For anyone who doesn’t mind freezing conditions, the North Pole Marathon — known as the world’s coolest marathon — takes place on the top of the world, around the North Pole. The first official race was held on April 17, 2003.

1.According to the passage, the London Marathon is ______.

A. the earliest B. the coolest C. held in winter D. the best at raising money

2.How many people finished the first New York City Marathon?

A. About 5,000. B. Over 50,000. C. Nearly 10,000. D. 55.

3.The idea of the Boston Marathon was born thanks to the marathon held in _______.

A. 1896 B. 1897 C. 1898 D. 1900

4.How long is the history of the world’s coolest marathon?

A. 16 years. B. 17 years. C. 35 years. D. 46 years.

5.Where does the passage probably come from?

A. A geography book. B. A sports magazine. C. A news report. D. A school notice.

Answer 1