Pedestrianism, an early form of racewalking, was an extremely popular sport in 18th and 19th century Britain, attracting huge crowds of _____________. (spectate/ participate)
spectators
25
Individuals would either aim to walk a certain ________ within a specified period of time or else compete against other pedestrians. (distant/walk)
distance
20
Cash prizes were offered but _________ could also earn substantial amounts from the money they gambled on events. (spectate/ pedestrian/ participate)
participants
20
Perhaps the most famous ___________ was captain Robert Barclay Allardice, whose achievements earned him the title of 'The celebrated Pedestrian'. (walk/ pedestrian/ participate)
walker
20
Perhaps the most famous walker was captain Robert Barclay Allardice, whose ____________ achievements earned him the title of "The celebrated Pedestrian'. (extreme/ordinary)
extraordinary
25
The Scotsman's most memorable __________ took place in 1809, when he walked 1000 miles (1609 kilometres) in 1000 hours for a bet of 1000 guineas. (physical/perform)
performance
20
Many considered it __________ that he would complete the challenge, which required him to walk a mile an hour, every hour, for forty-two days and nights. (likely/ ordinary)
unlikely
25
He proved them wrong, though the task was so __________ demanding that by the end of the walk he has lost nearly fifteen kilos in weight. (physical/extreme)
physically
25
If you're aged between 12 and 18 and you're interested ______ music, come along to the the One Music school in August.
in
15
Come along to the One Music school in August and _________ part in our school holiday music camp.
take
15
There's a wide range of activities on offer and you'll have the chance ______ learn from professionals, improve your musical skills and discover your true potential.
to
15
You will learn from professionals, improve your musical skills and discover your true potential. You're guaranteed to make lots of new friends ______ well.
as
15
You'll get to try out a variety of instruments and then play them _____ stage in front of your family and friends at the end-of-camp concert.
on
15
And if you feel _______ having a go at singing, there are classes to suit all types of voices and singing styles.
like
15
Or maybe you ________ rather learn how to write songs, in which case our songwriting workshops will be perfect for you.
would
15
Whatever your musical interests, join us this summer- it's impossible ______ to have fun on a One Music holiday camp!