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Unit 6.         COMPETITIONS  


TAPESCRIPT

Trang: What are you reading, Paul?

Paul: The history of Boston Marathon.

Trang: It sounds interesting! How often is it held?

Paul: Every year, in the USA.

Trang: When did it begin?

Paul: In 1897. And the same year, John McDermott won the first Boston Athletic Association Marathon.

Trang: Who was John McDermott? Where did he come from?

Paul: He was the first man who won the first Boston Marathon in the USA. Ha came fromNew York.

Trang: How long did it take him to reach the finish?

Paul: He clocked 2 hours 50 minutes and 10 seconds.

Trang: Did women have right to participate in long distance running?

Paul: Yes ... But not until 1967, women were formally accepted to take part in the Bostonraces... A few years later, Kuscsik became the first official female champion.

Trang: When did she win the race?

Paul: In 2972. There were 8 women starting the race and all 8 finished.

Trang: Is the race held for only American people?

Paul: No. Each year, more runners from every part of the world join it. In 1984, 6164 runners from 34 countries ran in the marathon.

Trang: What are the rules of the Boston Marathon?

Paul: The Boston race is about 42 km. Runners have to go through 13 towns during the race. It ends in the centre of Boston.

Trang: Oh, that’s great. Thanks a lot, Paul.


Tổng số thành viên: 19602
Thành viên mới nhất: Vũ ngọc khánh
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