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People run marathons（马拉松）to challenge themselves, stay fit, or raise money for organizations. But the history of the marathon race goes back thousands of years.
The idea of a marathon comes from ancient Greece. In 490 BC, the Greeks fought a battle（战斗）against the Persians（波斯人）at Marathon. After their victory, a Greek soldier ran from Marathon to Athens to bring the good news. He ran about 42 kilometres, and it was said that he died after he told the news. To honour his effort, the marathon race was created.
The modern marathon began at the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. The race was about 40 kilometres long. It was designed for the testing of athletes’ strength and the connection between ancient and modern Olympic traditions. The distance was later standardized to 42.195 kilometres in 1921.
After 1921, the marathon kept growing and changing. In 1984, the women’s marathon became an official event at the Los Angeles Olympics, and American Joan Benoit Samuelson won the first gold medal. From that point on, the sport opened up to more people, welcoming both men and women from all over the world. Over the years, the marathon has become more popular. In the early days, it was mostly for professional athletes. But today, people of all ages and abilities run marathons.
Looking ahead, the trend（趋势）shows that marathons will continue to grow in popularity. Fitness apps and smart devices（设备）will make training easier and more fun. Also, as people care more about health and the environment, marathons may focus on being greener, like using less plastic and encouraging eco-friendly choices. These changes will make marathons a way to bring people together, improve health, and protect the planet.
根据短文内容,回答下列问题。
1. How long is the history of the marathon race?
2. Why was the marathon race created according to the passage?
3. What was the distance of the marathon race at first?
4. When did the women’s marathon appear as an official event?
5. What green actions may marathons take in the future?
The idea of a marathon comes from ancient Greece. In 490 BC, the Greeks fought a battle（战斗）against the Persians（波斯人）at Marathon. After their victory, a Greek soldier ran from Marathon to Athens to bring the good news. He ran about 42 kilometres, and it was said that he died after he told the news. To honour his effort, the marathon race was created.
The modern marathon began at the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. The race was about 40 kilometres long. It was designed for the testing of athletes’ strength and the connection between ancient and modern Olympic traditions. The distance was later standardized to 42.195 kilometres in 1921.
After 1921, the marathon kept growing and changing. In 1984, the women’s marathon became an official event at the Los Angeles Olympics, and American Joan Benoit Samuelson won the first gold medal. From that point on, the sport opened up to more people, welcoming both men and women from all over the world. Over the years, the marathon has become more popular. In the early days, it was mostly for professional athletes. But today, people of all ages and abilities run marathons.
Looking ahead, the trend（趋势）shows that marathons will continue to grow in popularity. Fitness apps and smart devices（设备）will make training easier and more fun. Also, as people care more about health and the environment, marathons may focus on being greener, like using less plastic and encouraging eco-friendly choices. These changes will make marathons a way to bring people together, improve health, and protect the planet.
根据短文内容,回答下列问题。
1. How long is the history of the marathon race?
Thousands of years.
2. Why was the marathon race created according to the passage?
To honour a Greek soldier's effort.
3. What was the distance of the marathon race at first?
It was about 40 kilometres.
4. When did the women’s marathon appear as an official event?
In 1984.
5. What green actions may marathons take in the future?
Using less plastic and encouraging eco-friendly choices.
答案
1. Thousands of years.
2. To honour a Greek soldier's effort.
3. It was about 40 kilometres.
4. In 1984.
5. Using less plastic and encouraging eco-friendly choices.
2. To honour a Greek soldier's effort.
3. It was about 40 kilometres.
4. In 1984.
5. Using less plastic and encouraging eco-friendly choices.
解析
【分析】
本题为英语阅读理解的细节理解题，解题思路为：先通读短文把握大意，再针对每个问题在短文中定位对应段落，提取问题所需的关键信息，确保答案与原文表述一致，避免主观臆断。
【解析】
1. 根据短文第一段“But the history of the marathon race goes back thousands of years.”可直接提取答案。
2. 根据短文第二段最后一句“To honour his effort, the marathon race was created.”，其中“his”指代前文提到的希腊士兵的努力，可得出原因。
3. 根据短文第三段“The modern marathon began at the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. The race was about 40 kilometres long.”可提取最初马拉松的距离。
4. 根据短文第四段“In 1984, the women’s marathon became an official event at the Los Angeles Olympics.”可直接提取时间。
5. 根据短文最后一段“marathons may focus on being greener, like using less plastic and encouraging eco-friendly choices.”可提取绿色行动的内容。
【答案】
1. Thousands of years.
2. To honour a Greek soldier's effort.
3. It was about 40 kilometres.
4. In 1984.
5. Using less plastic and encouraging eco-friendly choices.
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、细节信息提取
【点评】
本题侧重考查学生快速定位原文关键信息的能力，题目难度较低，只要认真阅读短文，对应问题查找原文内容即可得出正确答案。
【难度系数】
0.2
本题为英语阅读理解的细节理解题，解题思路为：先通读短文把握大意，再针对每个问题在短文中定位对应段落，提取问题所需的关键信息，确保答案与原文表述一致，避免主观臆断。
【解析】
1. 根据短文第一段“But the history of the marathon race goes back thousands of years.”可直接提取答案。
2. 根据短文第二段最后一句“To honour his effort, the marathon race was created.”，其中“his”指代前文提到的希腊士兵的努力，可得出原因。
3. 根据短文第三段“The modern marathon began at the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. The race was about 40 kilometres long.”可提取最初马拉松的距离。
4. 根据短文第四段“In 1984, the women’s marathon became an official event at the Los Angeles Olympics.”可直接提取时间。
5. 根据短文最后一段“marathons may focus on being greener, like using less plastic and encouraging eco-friendly choices.”可提取绿色行动的内容。
【答案】
1. Thousands of years.
2. To honour a Greek soldier's effort.
3. It was about 40 kilometres.
4. In 1984.
5. Using less plastic and encouraging eco-friendly choices.
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、细节信息提取
【点评】
本题侧重考查学生快速定位原文关键信息的能力，题目难度较低，只要认真阅读短文，对应问题查找原文内容即可得出正确答案。
【难度系数】
0.2
