Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.
Rowing is a sport in which athletes race against each other on river, lakes or on the ocean, (1) _____ on the type of race and the discipline. The boats are propelled by the reaction forces on the oar blades (2) _____ they are pushed against the water. The sport can be both recreational, focusing (3) _____ learning the techniques required, and competitive where overall fitness plays a large role. It is also one of (4) _____ oldest Olympic sports. In the United States, Australia and Canada, high school and collegial rowing is sometimes referred to as crew.
(5) _____ rowing, the athlete sits in the boat facing backwards, towards the stern, and uses the oars which are held in (6) _____ by the oarlocks to propel the boat forward, towards the bow. It is a demanding sport requiring strong core balance as well as physical (7) _____ and cardiovascular endurance.
Since the action of rowing (8) _____ fairly popular throughout the world, there are many different types of (9) _____. These include endurance races, time trials, stake racing, bumps racing, and the side-by-side format used in the Olympic Games. The many different formats are a result of the long (10) _____ of the sport, its development in. different regions of the world, and specific local requirements and restrictions.
It is also one of (4) _____ oldest Olympic sports.
Trả lời bởi giáo viên
So sánh hơn nhất của tính từ ngắn: the + adj-est
=> It is also one of the oldest Olympic sports.
Tạm dịch: Nó cũng là một trong những môn thể thao Olympic cổ xưa nhất.
Hướng dẫn giải:
So sánh hơn nhất của tính từ ngắn: the + adj-est