Directions:There are 10 blanks in the
passage. Use the words (phrases) given in the box to fill in the blanks ,
changing the form where necessary. Use only one word (phrase) in each blank.
There are two extra words (phrases) which you do not need to use.
on foot, game, race, involve, line, second, team,
sometimes, save, include, run, win Racing is a competition
of speed. There are many kinds of racing (79) almost every
means of transportation and physical activity. There are races (80)
, on vehicles of all kinds and on horses. There are races between
animals--large and small--horses, dogs, and even frogs. (81)
prizes are awarded for victory, but often the pleasure is enough
reward. Foot racing was a major at the ancient Greek Olympic
(82) . Winners were rewarded and honored by the people. This
sport was also popular at the Roman games. Foot racing is a sport in which
endurance is often important. In short the competitors run the course as fast as
they can but in longer course; they must (83) enough
strength to end the race in a strong finish. As various machines
made for speed were developed, man raced them. He has (84)
boats, bicycles, motorcycles, automobiles and airplanes. Most
races (85) direct competition by the participants. They
start at the same time from a starting line. The first to cross the finish
(86) is the winner. However, mass starts are dangerous in
some races, such as skiing. In these races competitors run the course
individually. The person or (87) to complete the course in
the least time is winner. Relay race are team races. Each team
member races the same distance. As the first man finishes, the (88)
starts. This continues until each team member completes his part of
the race. Victory is awarded to the team rather than to an individual.