C. the quick rising water D. the great damage of flash floods
D
The first true of sports equipment that man invented was the ball . In ancient Egypt , as everywhere , pitching stones was a favorite children’s game . But a badly thrown rock could hurt a child . Looking for something less dangerous to throw , the Egyptians made what were probably the first ball .
At first , balls were made of grass or leaves held together by vines . Later they were made of pieces of animal skin sewed together and filled tightly with feathers or hay . Even the Egyptians were warlike , they found time for peaceful games . Before long they had developed a number of ball games , each with its own set of rules . Perhaps they played ball more for instruction than for fun . Ball playing was thought of mainly as a way to teach young men the speed and skill they would need for war .
52 . The ball was probably invented because ______ .
A . throwing stones often invented injures B . throwing stones was not fun .
C. games with stones did not have rules . D. rocks were too busy to throw .
53 . The first balls were probably made of _______ .
A. animal skins stuffed with rocks B . twists of hay
C. hides stuffed with hay or feathers D. grass and leaves tied with vines
54 . This selection says that the Egyptians played ____
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