Dragon Boat Racing | Elementary ESL Reading Worksheet PDF

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Dragon Boat Racing is a fun and exciting sport from China. People have raced dragon boats for more than 2,000 years. Today, many countries around the world hold dragon boat races. The boats are long and narrow, and they look like big dragons with colorful heads and tails.

Each boat has a team of about 20 people. Most of them sit in two rows and paddle the boat together. One person stands at the front and beats a big drum. The drum helps the paddlers move at the same speed. Another person stands at the back and steers the boat.

The races usually happen on a river or a lake. The boats line up at the start, and a loud horn tells them to go. The teams paddle as fast as they can. The first boat to cross the finish line is the winner. The races are often short, but very exciting to watch.

In Taiwan, China, and other Asian countries, people race dragon boats during the Dragon Boat Festival. This special day happens in early summer. Families also eat sticky rice dumplings called zongzi on this day.

Dragon boat racing is now popular in many places. Schools, clubs, and companies have their own teams. It is a great way to make friends, get 強い, and enjoy life on the water.

1. sport ____
2. team ____
3. narrow ____
4. paddle ____
5. drum ____
6. steer ____
7. winner ____
8. festival ____
9. strong ____
10. exciting ____

• a. special day or time when people celebrate
• b. having power in your body; not weak
• c. person or team that wins a game or race
• d. push a boat through water using a flat stick
• e. not wide; small from one side to the other
• f. round musical instrument you hit to make a sound
• g. group of people who work or play together
• h. making you feel happy and full of energy
• i. control which way something moves
• j. game or activity that needs physical effort and skill