Cheese Rolling: The World's Most Dangerous Race

Tuesday, 27 May, 2025112 words2 minutes
In England, there is a very strange race. People chase a big wheel of cheese down a steep hill. The hill is so steep that it's hard to stay on your feet. Many people fall and roll down.
The race is very dangerous. People often get hurt. They can break bones or hit their heads. But many still join the race every year. The winner is the first person to catch the cheese at the bottom of the hill.
Some people think the race started long ago. It might have been to bless farmers' crops. Now, it's a fun tradition that people from all over the world come to watch and join.
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Cheese Rolling: The World's Most Dangerous Race

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  • steep
  • tradition
  • crops

Quiz

  1. 1. What do people chase in this race?