Task 1. Listen to the dialogue about the Boston Marathon and decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F).
Quiz
The Boston Marathon is held every year in the USA.
- T
- F
It began in 1897.
- T
- F
John McDermott clocked 2 hours 15 minutes and 10 seconds.
- T
- F
Women were officially allowed to participate in the races in 1957.
- T
- F
In 1984, 34 countries took part in the marathon.
- T
- F
According to the race’s rules, runners have to pass through the centre of Boston.
- T
- F