第三节：阅读（满分40分）

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Tug-of –war is not only popular in China, but in many other countries. Their tug-of-war match is a little different from ours. They have eight men for each team, while we may have the match between two sides with equal men or women players. Of course, they are usually tall, strong and heavy.

For a tug-of-war match, we need a long thick rope. Each team stands at one end of the rope, holding it. Then they try to pull the center of the rope, marked in the ground towards each of their own sides. The team which succeeds in pulling the center of the rope away through a certain distance is the winner.

Many foreign sports experts think we don’t have to be tall, heavy and strong to play tug-of-war. We don’t have endless energy, for a match lasts only a few minutes. The secret is good hands. The players must have big strong, hard hands. Before they start the match they put mixture of oil and petrol on their hands so they can hold the rope better.

Many foreign experts say the best hand for tug-of-war belong to the sons of farmers. This is because they have to work hard when they are still very young. Farming is a good practice for this sport!

1．In our country tug-of-war ______.

A．is not very popular   B．is not so popular as in foreign countries

C．is only a men’s game  D．is not only played by men but also by women

2．In foreign countries a tug-of-war team __________.

A．has eight men or women players

B．has men players equal in number to the other side

C．has eight men players

D．is formed in the same way as in our country

3．Tug-of-war is a match in which who __________ are winners.

A．pulled the rope to their side farther

B．made the center near to their own side

C．succeeded in pulling the center of the rope in their direction

D．made the center of the rope pass through a certain length nearer to their side

4．The foreign experts think a good tug-of-war player must _________.

A．have lasting energy  B．have big, strong and hard hands

C．do farm work          D．be tall, heavy and strong

5．Which of the following is not true?

A．In foreign countries women take part in tug-of-war.

B．In foreign countries a tug-of-war match has 16 players.

C．In order to hold the rope better, many players put a mixture of oil and petrol on their hands.

D．The sons of farmers are thought to be the best tug-of-war players.