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Wacky World Competitions
The winner of the 2019 men's cheese-rolling race in Gloucester, England, stands at the bottom of a hill holding up a wheel of cheese
Photo credit: ComposedPix/Shutterstock/123RF
What do hardboiled eggs, invisible instruments, and cheese wheels have in common? They bring people together. Check out these three offbeat competitions from around the globe.
Jarping Is a Real Crack-Up
Competitors line up for battle in Peterlee, England, sporting their weapons—hardboiled eggs. The winner will be declared the world champion of jarping.
Jarping is a simple game—competitors face off one on one and tap their eggs together until one of them cracks. If an egg breaks, its owner is eliminated. The egg-citement continues until only one uncracked egg remains, and a victor is crowned.
Playing for Peace
All bad things will disappear if everyone in the world plays air guitar. That's the motto of the Air Guitar World Championships, held in Oulu, Finland.
No expensive instrument or musical expertise is required. Hopeful performers just need to be ready to rock, the competition's website says.
That's not to say there aren't any rules on the way to becoming the air guitar champion of the world. The competition is strict, with a scoring system like that of figure skating.
At the end of the showdown, everyone plays their air guitars at the same time. The site proclaims they do it "to save the world," because no one can do harm when they're busy strumming.
It's Not Easy Being Cheesy
Chasing cheese is a centuries-old tradition in Gloucester, England, and it's an extreme sport. The event, known as cheese rolling, starts atop a hill with a crowd of runners gathered behind an 8-pound (3.6-kilogram) wheel of cheese—then, the official countdown begins.
"One to be ready," the master of ceremonies shouts. "Two to be steady. Three to prepare." The cheese wheel is launched, giving it a one-second head start before the signal to chase it comes: "And four to be off!"
The first racer to cross the finish line wins the giant wheel of cheese, but it's no easy feat. The downhill course is steep, slippery, and uneven. And then there's the peril of the cheese wheel reaching speeds up to 70 miles (112.7 kilometers) per hour. Injuries are common from tumbles on the course. But that doesn't stop serious competitors from returning year after year to dash for the dairy.
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Think about the article. What makes cheese rolling difficult?
The downhill racecourse is steep and slippery.
The wheels of cheese are heavy and hard to move.
The wheels of cheese are old and smelly.
The downhill racecourse is short and muddy.
Reading Comprehension Lessons: Previewing Text
Wacky World Competitions
The winner of the 2019 men's cheese-rolling race in Gloucester, England, stands at the bottom of a hill holding up a wheel of cheese
Photo credit: ComposedPix/Shutterstock/123RF
What do hardboiled eggs, invisible instruments, and cheese wheels have in common? They bring people together. Check out these three offbeat competitions from around the globe.
Jarping Is a Real Crack-Up
Competitors line up for battle in Peterlee, England, sporting their weapons—hardboiled eggs. The winner will be declared the world champion of jarping.
Jarping is a simple game—competitors face off one on one and tap their eggs together until one of them cracks. If an egg breaks, its owner is eliminated. The egg-citement continues until only one uncracked egg remains, and a victor is crowned.
Playing for Peace
All bad things will disappear if everyone in the world plays air guitar. That's the motto of the Air Guitar World Championships, held in Oulu, Finland.
No expensive instrument or musical expertise is required. Hopeful performers just need to be ready to rock, the competition's website says.
That's not to say there aren't any rules on the way to becoming the air guitar champion of the world. The competition is strict, with a scoring system like that of figure skating.
At the end of the showdown, everyone plays their air guitars at the same time. The site proclaims they do it "to save the world," because no one can do harm when they're busy strumming.
It's Not Easy Being Cheesy
Chasing cheese is a centuries-old tradition in Gloucester, England, and it's an extreme sport. The event, known as cheese rolling, starts atop a hill with a crowd of runners gathered behind an 8-pound (3.6-kilogram) wheel of cheese—then, the official countdown begins.
"One to be ready," the master of ceremonies shouts. "Two to be steady. Three to prepare." The cheese wheel is launched, giving it a one-second head start before the signal to chase it comes: "And four to be off!"
The first racer to cross the finish line wins the giant wheel of cheese, but it's no easy feat. The downhill course is steep, slippery, and uneven. And then there's the peril of the cheese wheel reaching speeds up to 70 miles (112.7 kilometers) per hour. Injuries are common from tumbles on the course. But that doesn't stop serious competitors from returning year after year to dash for the dairy.
Question 1
1 / 4
Think about the article. What makes cheese rolling difficult?
The downhill racecourse is steep and slippery.
The wheels of cheese are heavy and hard to move.
The wheels of cheese are old and smelly.
The downhill racecourse is short and muddy.
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The correct answer is: **The downhill racecourse is steep and slippery.**
This detail highlights the challenges faced by competitors in the cheese rolling event.
This detail highlights the challenges faced by competitors in the cheese rolling event.
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