广东省江门市2023-2024学年高二下学期7月期末英语试题（扫描版无答案）

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Tourists come in flocks from all parts of China to Rongjiang,a small county in a
remote mountainous area,which has recently become popular for its "Village Super
League",creating a spectacular sports carnival in China.
During a match in May,Wu Chuguo,a decoration worker from Liubaitang village,
Rongjiang County,scored a spectacular 40-meter goal that ignited (the crowd.Wu
said he was influenced by elders in his village and fell in love with the sport.In the
county,rural soccer matches have taken place regularly since the 1990s.When there
was a lack of facilities,soccer players used barren land as a field and wooden stakes for
the posts.The boundaries were marked out with lime powder.When they couldn't
gather enough players,they played futsal,a soccer-based game played on a smaller hard
court.
In recent years,the.county has focused on gymnastics,soccer,rock climbing and
other sports.What sets the Village Super League apart from other sports events are the
vivid displays of ethnic cultures and traditions at the tournament.As players of both
teams walk on the field for a game,they are accompanied by their cheering squads(
)dressed in traditional ethnic costumes and carrying local specialties.The halftime
break features folk songs and dance performances,while ethnic costumes are also on
display.
"I hope that more and more tourists will come to Rongjiang to watch the matches,
enjoy the folk customs and local cuisine,and have fun,"said Xiong Zhuqing,a melon
grower who is also a cheerleader.She says she has sold over 10,000 kilograms of
watermelons since the start of the tournament.As of June 27,a total of 654 new
businesses were established,including 91 in the catering sector,188 in retail,and 195 in
agriculture and food processing,the local government said.
8.What can we know about the rural soccer match
A.It has been held since 1990
B.It lacks facilities for players.
C.It was invented by Wu Chuguo.
D.It has taken place since the 1990s.
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