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  3. For many people in the U.S., sports are not just for fun. They are almost a

For many people in the U.S., sports are not just for fun. They are almost a

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问题     For many people in the U.S., sports are not just for fun. They are almost a religion. Thousands of sports fans buy expensive tickets to watch their favorite teams and athletes play in【1】 Other fans watch the games at home, not leaving their TV sets a minute. The most【2】sports fans never miss a game. Many a wife becomes a "sports widow" during her husband’s favorite season. America’s devotion to athletics has created a new class of【3】people: professional athletes. Sports stars often receive million-dollar salaries. Some even make big money appearing in【4】for soft drinks, shoes and so on.
    Not all Americans【5】sports, but athletics are an important part of their culture. Throughout their school life, Americans learn to play many sports. All students take physical education classes in school. Athletic events at universities attract many fans and【6】the whole community. Many people also enjoy noncompetitive【7】like hiking, biking, horseback riding, camping or hunting. To communicate with American, it helps if you can talk sports.
    Sports in America represent the international【8】of the people who play. Many sports were【9】from other countries. European immigrants (移民) brought tennis, golf, bowling and boxing to America. Football and baseball came from other Old World games. Only basketball has a truly American origin. Even today some【10】"foreign" sports like soccer are gaining American fans. In 1994 the U.S. hosted the World Cup for the first time ever.
A. wealthy B. benefit C. duration D. constant
E. imported F. activities G. devoted H. necessarily
I. worship J. person K. comprised L. advertisements
M. heritage N. sufficient O. formerly [br] 【10】
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答案 O
解析 此处应为副词，修饰foreign。根据上下文的句意，可以推断词库中只有formerly适当，表明原本外来的运动现在也受欢迎。
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