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The Vitality (活力) Big Half Marathon
The Vitality Big Half gets started and will see people deal with various challenges, ranging from a half marathon to a one-mile fun run. It first started last year and saw over 11,000 people take part, with the aim of inspiring more people to get active and take up running.
When does the half marathon start?
The Vitality Big Half will start from 9 am today by Tower Bridge, as well as The New Balance Big Relay. The 2.3-mile Little Half will start at 12:45 from Southwark Park, while The Vitality Big Mile will start at Greenwich Park from 12:30.
What is the route?
The Vitality Big Half will start at Tower Bridge and runners will then follow a 13.1-mile route that will take them past Shadwell and Limehouse, before circling around Canary Wharf. The marathon runners will then follow the River Thames back towards Wapping and then go over Tower Bridge and head towards Southwark Park. The route continues along the south side of the River Thames, circling around Rotherhithe before joining up The Little Half runners and travelling through Deptford towards the finish line at the Cutty Sark.
How to watch the runners?
You can go to various points along the route to watch the runners in person or you can also head straight to Greenwich Park which is right near the finish line at the Cutty Sark. It will also be possible to watch the half marathon at home by using the BBC Red Button on your TV or by watching online.
1. Why is The Vitality Big Half held?
A. To make the city livelier.
B. To build up people’s health.
C. To encourage people to run.
D. To inspire people to compete.
2. Which is the last place for runners to pass before the finish line?
A. Wapping. B. Deptford. C. Rotherhithe. D. Greenwich Park.
3. What can we know about The Vitality Big Half?
A. It lasts about 3 hours.
B. It is held for the first time.
C. It starts at 12:45 at Tower Bridge.
D. It can be watched online.
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了活力大半程马拉松
一些基本信息。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句“It first started last year and saw over 11,000 people take part, with the aim of inspiring more people to get active and take up running.( 活力大半程马拉松从去年开始，有超过11000人参加，目的是激励更多的人积极参加跑步。)”可知，举办活力大半程马拉松的目的是鼓励更多的人参加跑步。故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“… and travelling through Deptford towards the finish line at the Cutty Sark.( 穿过Deptford向Cutty Sark终点跑去。)”可知，在到达终点线前跑步者需经过Deptford。故选B。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“It will also be possible to watch the half marathon at home by using the BBC Red Button on your TV or by watching online.( 你还可以通过电视上的BBC红色按钮或在线观看半程马拉松比赛。)”可知，可以在网络上观看活力大半程马拉松比赛。故选D。
