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Speed Skating is a winter racing sport where athletes compete against one another on an ice-based circuit, using skates to navig

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问题     Speed Skating is a winter racing sport where athletes compete against one another on an ice-based circuit, using skates to navigate their way around the track. There are three main【C1】________ ( vary) of speed skating—Long Track Speed Skating, Short Track Speed Skating, and Marathon Speed Skating. In the Olympics, "Speed Skating" is the term used to describe the Long Track category,【C2】whe________ Short Track Speed Skating is abbreviated to "Short Track".
    Speed Skating was developed at some point during the 19th Century, and whilst its precise origins are routinely debated, the first【C3】________ (compete) events can be traced back to Norway in 1863. It has been a part of the Winter Olympics from the very beginning,【C4】________four separate men’s events held in 1924. Since 1960, a number of women’s events have been introduced, as well as Team Pursuit events in recent years.

    The Netherlands has【C5】col________the most Olympic Speed Skating medals overall, with the USA and Norway also experiencing success. Eric Heiden of America and Clas Thunberg of Finland are the most individually decorated Speed Skaters at the Olympics with five gold medals each. Speed Skating is a racing sport,so the primary aim is to complete each circuit in the shortest time【C6】p________. Athletes compete in races two at a time, with a lane reserved for each. During the race, athletes reach a specific point where they swap lanes to ensure they cover the same amount of【C7】________(distant) as one another. If a race is neck and neck and both competitors meet on a corner, the athlete occupying the inner lane must offer right of way to the rival on the outside. The athlete that reaches the finish line first is declared the winner. In a Speed Skating race, players ordinarily race around the circuit two at a time. Every【C8】par________ is required to wear specific equipment. Athletes require specially made suits that not only offer protection on the ice but also enable them to skate around the track at high speeds. For low air resistance, these suits are usually skin-tight in design and are tailored to each individual athlete’s specific body shape. They also contain Kevlar for added protection. Athletes also【C9】w________ helmets, neck guards, goggles, and ankle shields during racing as well as their suits, which offer added layers of protection in the event of a fall.
    The specific equipment used in Long Track and Short Track differs slightly, with most, of the main【C10】________(protect) items not required in Long Track.
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答案whereas
解析 该句的意思是“在奥运会上，‘速滑’是用来描述长道速滑项目的，而‘短道速滑’则被缩写为‘短道’”。空白处前面进一步介绍奥运会上的长道速滑，空白处后面进一步介绍短道速滑，前后存在对比。再根据字母提示，故填入whereas。
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