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阅读下列短文,从每小题所给的A,B,C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项 The New York Times states that cheerleading is the fastest growing girls sport, yet more than half of Americans do not believe it is a sport, In addition, they fail to distinguish between sideline cheerleaders and competitive ones. Sideline cheerleaders' main goal is to entertain the crowd and lead them with team cheers, which should not be considered a sport. While competitive cheerleading is rather a different one. A sport. according to the Association of Cheerleading Coaches and Advisors, is a "physical competition against an opponent, governed by rules and conditions under which a winner is declared, and primary purpose of the competition is a comparison of the relative skills of the participants." It is obvious that cheerleading follows these guidelines. Just as basketball and foot ball have guidelines for competitive play, so does competitive cheerleading. The whole routine has to be completed in less than 3 minutes and 15 seconds and the cheerleaders are required to stay within a certain area. Competitive cheerleaders goal is to be the best, Just like gymnasts, they are awarded points for difficulty, technique, creativity and sharpness. Cheerleading is a team sport so without cooperation and synchronization, first place is out of reach. According to the National Center for Catastrophic Sport Injury Research, cheerleading is the number-one cause of serious sports injuries to women. Emergency room visits for cheerleading are five times the number for any other sport, partially because they do not wear protective gear. While many athletes are equipped with hip pads, knee pads, shin guards or helmets, smiling cheerleaders are tossed into the air and spiral down into the arms of trusted teammates, The fliers must remain tight at all times so that their bases can catch them safely. Also because cheerleading is not yet recognized as a sport by many schools. neither proper matting nor high enough ceilings are provided to ensure safety, Instead. the girls use whatever space is available. More recognition of competitive cheerleading as a sport would decrease the number of injuries. （1） What problem is competitive cheerleading facing? A . It is governed by strict rules. B . People don't accept it as a sport C . It is compared with professional gymnastics. D . People don't know its difference with sideline cheerleaders. （2） Why are basketball and foot ball mentioned in the text? A . To distinguish cheerleading with basket ball and football. B . To show that cheerleading is as popular as basketball and foot ball. C . To show cheerleading has the typical characters of common sports. D . To state that cheerleading should follow the rules of traditional sports. （3） What does the author think of cheerleading? A . More people should take part in it. B . Competitive cheerleading is dangerous. C . Cheerleading is the fastest growing girls sport. D . More attention should be attached to competitive cheerleading. 答案： B C D

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