39. Water polo became popular in America in _______.
a. the middle of the 19th century b. in 1870
c. in 1888 d. by the late 1890's
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, (41) _____ on the type of race and the discipline. The boats are propelled by the
reaction forces on the oar blades (42) _____ they are pushed against the water. The sport can
be both recreational, focusing (43) _____ learning the techniques required, and competitive
where overall fitness plays a large role. It is also one of (44) _____ oldest Olympic sports. In
the United States, Australia and Canada, high school and collegial rowing is sometimes
referred to as crew.
(45) _____ rowing, the athlete sits in the boat facing backwards, towards the stern, and
uses the oars which are held in (46) _____ by the oarlocks to propel the boat forward,
towards the bow. It is a demanding sport requiring strong core balance as well as physical
(47) _____ and cardiovascular endurance.
Since the action of rowing (48) _____ fairly popular throughout the world, there are
many different types of (49) _____. 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 (50) _____ of the sport, its development in. different regions
of the world, and specific local requirements and restrictions.
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