ThewordrodeocomesfromtheSpanishwordforaplacewher...

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        The word rodeo comes from the Spanish word for a place where cowboys sold cows.

        In the 1800s, cowboys from the southwestern United States came together in one town a few times each year in order to sell their cows. After they sold their cows, the cowboys had money and free time. They often tried to show off how well they had learned to ride and rope cows over the past year.

        In 1888, the people of Prescott, Arizona began to sell tickets to these cowboy shows. After the show, prizes were given to the best cowboy acts.

        Since the first rodeo in 1888, rodeos have grown in popularity. Now people can see them 12 months out of the year in parts of the United States, Canada, and Australia.

        The most popular things to see at rodeos are wild horse riding with and without a saddle, tying baby cows, and "bull wrestling."

        In bull wrestling, the cowboy must jump onto the back of a running bull. Using only his hands, the cowboy has got to stop the bull by making the bull fall to the ground. The cowboy who can do this the fastest is the winner.

        Women do not usually take part in the main rodeo show, but women can compete in some events, like tying baby cows and racing in a special horse race.

1. In which country was the first rodeo held?

      A. Australia.                                                     B. Canada.

      C. Spain.                                                          D. The United States.

2. What event can a person see in a rodeo?

      A. Bull wrestling.                                              B. Cow jumping.

      C. Horse running.                                              D. Finding prizes.

3. In rodeos today, women                 .

      A. compete in all events                                     B. do not compete in any events

      C. compete in some events                                 D. only sell tickets to events

【回答】

1. D       2. A 3. C     

知识点：日常生活类

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