Imagine a large open space with two teams running, throwing, passing and catching a thin round disc (圆盘). It is called flying disc, the newest popular sport in young people in China. Research shows about 60% of people say they like to make new friends through the sport. The Chinese Flying Disc Administrative Committee says about 500, 000 people in China played flying disc last year, producing over 80,000,000 yuan.
How did flying disc get such great popularity in China in a short time? First, it is a team sport. It helps everyone quickly get to know each other. Second, it is played with a flying disc, thrown by hand. It needs little or no body-touching so it helps avoid being angry and fighting (搏斗). What’s more, this sport allows people to enjoy it without spending much time learning about the rules or skills.
The growing popularity has drawn attention of the Chinese government. In 2019, the Asia Oceanic Ultimate and Guts championships was held in Shanghai. It is the first world match in this sport held in China. In July 2022, the General Administration of Sport decided China’s first flying disc tournament (锦标赛) starting in August and the final match to be held in May next year. The sport will certainly have a bigger home market going forward.
49. How does the writer show the popularity of flying disc?
A.By asking questions. | B.By using numbers. |
C.By telling a short story. | D.By giving an example. |
50. What does the underlined word “avoid” mean?
A.Stop from. | B.Take away. | C.Think about. | D.Get up. |
51. Who might be interested in flying disc?
A.Someone who wants to do sports alone. |
B.Someone who wants to do sports inside. |
C.Someone who wants to do sports easily. |
D.Someone who wants to do sports slowly. |
52. What will the writer talk about next after the text?
A.The great future of flying disc. |
B.China’s first flying disc tournament. |
C.The government’s help for flying disc. |
D.The bigger world market of flying disc. |