【单选题】

Fencing, in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, was a method for (1) disputes in which opponents dueled to the death. Today, fortunately, it is a sport (2) opponents use dueling swords that have the points covereD、This is done to prevent (3) . The fencers also wear face masks, padded jackets, and gloves for (4) .

The foil, the saber, and the épée are all used in modem fencing. These (5) are all quite different. The foil has a flexible, four-sided (6) and a circular guard to protect the hanD、The saber has a flat, thin blade and a hand (7) that curves around the knuckles. The épée has a rigid, three sided blade and a large circular hand guarD、
The (8) of this sport is to touch an opponent with your dueling sword without being touched (9) .A、point is given for each touch. In many championship meets, an electrical device is used to record (10) . Men as well as women are allowed to enter the competition. It is (11) to both. However they do not compete against each other. Scoring is different for (12) . Five points are needed to win a men’s bout in foil; three in épée. Four points are needed to win a (13) bout.
The rules for contests using the foil, saber, and épée are basically the (14) .
However there are (15) differences. With the foil, points can be scored only when the opponent’s torso is touched with the covered tip of the foil. With the saber, points are (16) when any part of the opponent’s body except the legs is touched by (17) the tip or edges of the blade. In épée duels, points are scored when any part of the opponent’s body is touched with the blade tip.
Fencing is a sport that requires grace and skill. The basic movements of attack (the thrust) and (18) (blocking the thrust) both demand muscular coordination of hand, foot, and body, as well as the thorough knowledge of techniques and tactics.Agility and quick thinking are equally important. (19) is not requireD、Therefore, both the young and the old, (20) of whom may be very strong, can enjoy this sport.
A、differentB、same
C、like D、as