题目内容：

    There are many kinds of marathons(马拉松)held each year, from the Sahara Desert around the world.here is some information about some of them.

London marathon The London Marathon was first run on March 29, 198I and has been held in spring every year since then.The latest event was the 2019 London Marathon on April 28, 2019.The London Marathon is the best in raising money.Since it started, it has raised over £770 million.

New York City Marathon The New York City Marathon has grown from a race with 55 finishers to the world's biggest and most popular marathon.50, 229 runners joined in the event in 2015.The race has been organized every year since 1970, with the exception(例外)of 2012.

Boston marathon This is the oldest annual(一年一度的) marathon in the world.Started in1897, It was inspired(受……启发) by the marathon held at the Summer Olympics in Greece the year before .The Boston Marathon was held in greater Boston in the state of Massachusetts in America.

North Pole Marathon For anyone who doesn't mind freezing conditions, the North Pole Marathon— known as the world's coolest marathon— takes place on the top of the world, around the North pole.The first official race was held on April 17, 2003.

 

根据短文内容，选择最佳选项，并在答题卡上将选定答案的字母标号涂黑。

1.According to the text, the London Marathon may be_________.

A.the biggest. B.the coolest. C.the oldest. D.the richest.

2.How many people ran in 2015.New York City Marathon?

A.About 5,000. B.About 8,000 C.Nearly 10,000 D.Over 50.000

3.The idea of Boston Marathon was born thanks to the marathon in_________.

A.I896 B.1897 C.1898 D.1900

4.How long is the history of the world's coolest marathon?

A.17 years. B.20 years. C.35 years. D.46 years

5.Where does.the text probably come from?

A.A geography book. B.A sports magazine. C.A news report.. D.A school notice