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World Series, the United States
A century's worth of the World Series has seen many exciting matches. To get to the series, each of the 32 teams in the major leagues must experience a 162-game season, followed by three playoffs(季后赛）．The first is a best-of-five series, followed by two best-of-seven series.
Super Bowl, the United States
The Super Bowl is so big that even the commercial advertisements are worth watching.When it was held for the first time in 1967, there were plenty of empty seats and it attracted a small TV audience. It is the competition between the top team from the American Football Conference and the top team from the National Football Conference for the Vince Lombardi Trophy.
24 Hours of Le Mans, France
Skill,speed and stamina(耐力）are the three dimensions that mark the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The competition is set on a non-permanent track at Circuit de la Sarthe near the city of Le Mans in France. The winner is the car, driven by a team of three drivers, which covers the greatest distance in 24 hours. The first Le Mans contest took place in May 1923. Today it is held every June.
Polo at Palermo,Argentina
Argentine polo is considered the best in the world. It's no wonder the Argentine Open Championship(冠军） is the top draw for the sport's best players and fans. The tournament, first known as the River Plata Polo Championship, takes place between late November and early December. First held in 1893, the tournament is older than the tango.
21. What do we know about the Super Bowl?
A. Its ads are the best.
B.It is a championship game.
C.Few people watch it now.
D.The Vince Lombardi Trophy is its official name.
22.What kind of race is the 24 Hours of Le Mans?
A.A motorcycle race
B.A cycling race
C.A car race
D.A long-distance running race
23. Which of the four sporting events has the longest history?
A.The World Series
B.The Super Bowl
C.The 24 Hours of Le Mans
D.The Polo at Palermo
