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Here’s what you need to know about everything that’s new in the 2024 Paris Olympics—from new sports to new events and more.

Breaking

Breaking will be included in the Olympics for the first time in Paris in 2024. You may know the sport by its more common name, breakdancing. Athletes don’t know the music ahead of time—they must move to the beat.

Skateboarding

Skateboarding first came to the 2020 Olympics and returns for the 2024 Paris Games. There will be two clear events—a park competition and a street competition.

Sport climbing

It’s the second time for sport climbing to come to the Olympic Games. In the Paris Games, the number of athletes will climb from 40 to 68. Whether you know it as indoor rock climbing or not, the best athletes in the sport climbing world will compete in this unique event in 2024!

Surfing

Surfing in the 2024 Olympics will take place on the island of Tahiti in French Polynesia. The island is over 9,000 miles from Paris, and it is known for its challenging waves.

1.What’s the purpose of the first paragraph?

A To lead in the novel.

B To introduce the topic.

C To talk about athletes.

解析：选B。推理判断题。根据“Here’s what you need to know about everything that’s new in the 2024 Paris Olympics—from new sports to new events and more.”可知，文章第一段介绍了2024年巴黎奥运会会出现一些新项目和运动，第一段的目的是为了引入文章主题。故选B。

2.Which of the following will first appear in the Olympics this year?

A Breaking

B Skateboarding

C Sport climbing

解析：选A。细节理解题。根据“Breaking will be included in the Olympics for the first time in Paris in 2024.”可知，街舞将在2024年巴黎奥运会上首次出现。故选A。

3.How many athletes will take part in sport climbing in the Paris Games?

A 28

B 40

C 68

解析：选C。细节理解题。根据“In the Paris Games, the number of athletes will climb from 40 to 68.”可知，巴黎奥运会攀岩项目的运动员人数是68人。故选C。

4.Why is surfing held on the island of Tahiti?

A Because it has a big gym.

B Because it has great waves.

C Because it is far from Paris.

解析：选B。细节理解题。根据“The island is over 9,000 miles from Paris, and it is known for its challenging waves.”可知，Tahiti以其具有挑战性的海浪而闻名，更适合举办冲浪比赛。故选B。