《2025年新课程同步练习册九年级英语上册外研版》

Ⅴ. 阅读理解
（2024·内蒙古赤峰）Here's what you need to know about everything that's new in the 2024 Paris Olympics—from new sports to new events and more.
*Breaking*
Breaking will be included in the Olympics for the first time in Paris in 2024. You may know the sport by its more common name，breakdancing. Athletes don't know the music ahead of time—they must move to the beat.
*Skateboarding*
Skateboarding first came to the 2020 Olympics and returns for the 2024 Paris Games. There will be two clear events—a park competition and a street competition.
*Sport climbing*
It's the second time for sport climbing to come to the Olympic Games. In the Paris Games，the number of athletes will climb from 40 to 68. Whether you know it as indoor rock climbing or not，the best athletes in the sport climbing world will compete in this unique event in 2024!
*Surfing*
Surfing in the 2024 Olympics will take place on the island of Tahiti in French Polynesia. The island is over 9,000 miles from Paris，and it is known for its challenging waves.
1. What's the purpose of the first paragraph?B
A. To lead in the novel.
B. To introduce the topic.
C. To talk about athletes.
2. Which of the following will first appear in the Olympics this year?A
A. Breaking.
B. Skateboarding.
C. Sport climbing.
3. How many athletes will take part in sport climbing in the Paris Games?C
A. 28.
B. 40.
C. 68.
4. Why is surfing held on the island of Tahiti?B
A. Because it has a big gym.
B. Because it has great waves.
C. Because it is far from Paris.

答案： 1. B 2. A 3. C 4. B