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The world backward-donkey racing championship was won by a donkey from the Biscay region in Spain.A few thousand spectators ___1___ to view the race which was ___2___ by the Mayor of Biscay village in 1987. This year, ___3___ countries like the United States and France ___4___ in the race. There were ___5___ thirteen donkeys in the race. Each donkey had an assistant to make ___6___ that the donkey ___7___ in the ___8___ direction. The ___9___ of the race won a ___10___ and $13,000 in prize-money.   Answers   1. assembled   2. established   3. many   4. participated   5. altogether   6. sure   7. moved   8. correct   9. champion   10. trophy   The world backward-donkey racing championship was won by a donkey from the Biscay region in Spain.A few thousand spectators assembled to view the race which was established by the Mayor of Biscay village in 1987. This year, many countries like the United States and France participated in the race. There were altogether thirteen donkeys in the race. Each donkey had an assistant to make sure that the donkey moved in the correct direction. The champion of the race won a trophy and $13,000 in prize-money.