Task 1. Read the text Choose true or false. Almaty Marathon Every Apnl, the city of Almaty holds a marathon. It started as a small event in
2012. with around 2,500 runners, but in 2015, the number increased 10 19,000. People come from
many countries to take part. There are runners from Russia, Kyrgyzstan, the UK, the USA, Italy.
Spain. Denmark and Norway, but most people come from Almaty and other parts of Kazakhstan.
The organizers started the marathon to promote healthier Hestyles. Everyone knows exercise is
good for you, but sometimes it is difficult to find the time to do sport. But people like challenges,
and a marathon gives them something to aim for. It's impossible to do nothing all year then run 42
km. You have to train and increase the distance you run over a number of months. Apart from the
marathon, there are other shorter events in the year to keep people interested in running. Anyone
living in Almaty can enter the marathon, so ſamilies and friends can enter together and this helps
people ſeel part of the city. The event also raises money for disabled children to do sport and
gives them a better life. Over 20,000 people enter and watch the marathon, so the organizers
need many volunteers to give each runner food and drink and show them where to go. Anyone
can volunteer, you don't need to be from Almaty or good at running to do this, but you do need a
lot of energy, and it is better to do something for your community than not do anything.
1. The first marathon started in 2016.
True False
2. There are runners from different countries.
True False
3. Anyone living in Almaty can enter the marathon.
True False
True False
The marathon is 36 km.
True False
5. The event raises money for disable children.​

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