单选题 You will hear four dialogues or monologues. Before listening to each one, you will have 5 seconds to read each of the questions which accompany it. While listening, answer each question by choosing A, B, C or D. After listening, you will have 10 seconds to check your answer to each question. You will hear each piece ONLY ONCE.
Questions 11～13 are based on the following interview between a reporter and a sportswoman.
单选题 When did Miss Green become a swimming star?
  • A. At the age of 15.
  • B. At the age of 20.
  • C. At the age of 18.
  • D. At the age of 16.
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】[听力原文] M: Congratulations on breaking the records at the recent Olympics, Miss Green! W: Thank you, Mr. Parker. M: Oh, look at those trophies! You became a swimming star at the age of fifteen, didn't you? W: Yeah, you're right. M: Could you tell me something about your plans for the future? W: To tell you the truth, I'm going to give up swimming from now on. M: I beg your pardon? W: I mean I'd rather not swim at all. I'm too old to... M: Excuse me, if I'm not wrong, you're only twenty now. Is it too old at twenty? W: Yes, too old for a swimmer, If I swim in an international competition, I'll hardly be able to win. M: But... er... don't you enjoy swimming? W: Certainly, and I enjoy visiting other countries, and the Olympics are very exciting. However, I missed more important things. I had to work very hard at swimming. There was training before school, after school, and at weekends. While other girls were growing up, I was swimming, swimming. But life isn't merely swimming, is it?
单选题 How old is Miss Green now?
  • A. 15.
  • B. 20.
  • C. 18.
  • D. 16.
【正确答案】 B
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单选题 Why is the woman going to give up swimming?
  • A. She doesn't enjoy swimming.
  • B. She thinks she will never win in an international competition.
  • C. She can't bear the hard training.
  • D. She wants to do something other than swimming in her life.
【正确答案】 D
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