Read the following passage and choose A, B, C or D.
BASEBALL : AMERICAN SPORT
Ever since baseball was invented, it has been the national sport of America. Many young boys and men play in small towns and big cities all over the nation. There are many leagues for different ages and abilities of players. Little League baseball is for young boys. Minor League baseball is for adults who play professionally, but are not good enough for the Major Leagues. Every Little Leaguer dreams of playing for the Major Leagues. Major League teams and their players are world-famous. Names like the Yankees, Babe Ruth, Mark McGwire, all come from the Major Leagues. Every year, the Major League Major Leagues hold the World Series. This is a seven-game championship playoff to see which team is the best. Usually, the President of the United States throws the first ball. This act officially begins the World Series.
17. Baseball has been the national sport of ……………………… since it was invented.
A. Britain B. France C. The USA D. Australia
18. Minor League baseball is for ………………………..
A. young boys and men B. Babe Ruth and Mark McGwire
C. professional adults D. the President of the United States
19. How often do the Major League Major Leagues hold the World Series?
A. Biannually B. Annually C. Every other year D. Every seven years
20. Who throws the first ball is in a seven-game championship playoff?
A. Little League B. Major League
C. Mark McGwire D. the President of the United States
Read the following passage and choose A, B, C or D.
BASEBALL : AMERICAN SPORT
Ever since baseball was invented, it has been the national sport of America. Many young boys and men play in small towns and big cities all over the nation. There are many leagues for different ages and abilities of players. Little League baseball is for young boys. Minor League baseball is for adults who play professionally, but are not good enough for the Major Leagues. Every Little Leaguer dreams of playing for the Major Leagues. Major League teams and their players are world-famous. Names like the Yankees, Babe Ruth, Mark McGwire, all come from the Major Leagues. Every year, the Major League Major Leagues hold the World Series. This is a seven-game championship playoff to see which team is the best. Usually, the President of the United States throws the first ball. This act officially begins the World Series.
17. Baseball has been the national sport of ……………………… since it was invented.
A. Britain B. France C. The USA D. Australia
18. Minor League baseball is for ………………………..
A. young boys and men B. Babe Ruth and Mark McGwire
C. professional adults D. the President of the United States
19. How often do the Major League Major Leagues hold the World Series?
A. Biannually B. Annually C. Every other year D. Every seven years
20. Who throws the first ball is in a seven-game championship playoff?
A. Little League B. Major League
C. Mark McGwire D. the President of the United States