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  3. Marathon Races in America Many Americans enjoy running. / And one kind of race, the marathon, has captured the imagination o

Marathon Races in America Many Americans enjoy running. / And one kind of race, the marathon, has captured the imagination o

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答案 Marathon Races in America Many Americans enjoy running. / And one kind of race, the marathon, has captured the imagination of people all over the nation. / The race has roots in ancient history. / The Boston Marathon in Massachusetts is the oldest marathon which was started in 1897. / At the early stage, male racing officials did not believe women could run marathons. / It was not until 1972 that women could officially compete in Boston. / Today’s marathons do not bar anyone because of sex or age. / Racing has expanded to average runners. / They can take part in races from five to ten kilometers. / Hundreds of these races are organized in America every year, / which are often in connection with a cause / like fighting disease or supporting local hospitals and schools. / Moreover, many marathons offer framing programs, / usually in cooperation with a local running club. / These programs help runners, who never thought they could run forty-two kilometers, prepare for the big race. /
解析     美国马拉松比赛
   很多美国人喜欢跑步。其中一种比赛，马拉松比赛，激起了全国人民的想象。这项比赛有着古老的历史根源。波士顿马拉松开始于1897年，是美国最古老的马拉松比赛。直到1972年，女士才可以正式参加波士顿马拉松比赛。如今的马拉松比赛不限制参赛人的性别或年龄。参赛者的范围已经扩大，一般的跑步者也可以参与其中。每年美国会组织成百上千个这样的比赛，它们通常会与某项公共事业联系在一起，例如抗击疾病或者支持当地医院和学校。
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