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The city of Lake Placid, USA, will welcome the youth of the world for friendly competition at 8th International Children’s Winter Games from 6 February to 11 February, 2019.
Lake Placid will be the first city of the United states to host the International children’s Winter Games and they are making full preparations to welcome the world once again. It has twice played host of the Olympic winter Games, in 1932 and 1980. Lake Placid has a long history of international sports competition and hosts many international events each year.
The International Children's Games are devoted to the common goal of forming nation—linking friendships through the exercising of sports and the arranging(安排)of sports events. The goal of the International Children's Games is to enable, develop and improve understanding and friendship among children from different countries.
The city of Lake Placid will offer competition for youth aged 12 to 15 in the sports of Cross—Country Skiing. Speed Skating, Ice Hockey and Snowboard. If you want to take part in the games, you have to get the invitation from the organizers.
In addition to sport competition, Lake Placid will also offer cultural exchange(交流)events, programs for fun and more activities to help create lasting friendships and memories.
Now children from the world are excited to compete and meet new friends in the Winter Games. It is sure to be a great success.
21．How long will the Games last?
A．15 days. B．12 days. C．1l days. D．6 days.
22．What is the goal of the Games?
A．To develop understanding and friendships.
B．To improve sports and competition skills.
C．To learn more about the city of Lake Placid.
D．To raise money for children in poor countries.
23．What is the passage mainly about?
A．The Olympic Winter Games.
B．The 8th International Children's Winter Games.
C．The city of Lake Placid.
D．Cultural exchange and entertainment programs.
