单选题 Raul Vargas Reveals Retirement Plans By Donny ChuDespite his flourishing career in the English League, Stallions player Raul Vargas wants to become more than a sports star. At the Soccer Federation Awards on Saturday, the newly hailed Goalie of the Year revealed his plan to quit sports and pursue another profession. "Lately, I have been thinking of giving up soccer," Vargas said during his acceptance speech. "Receiving this award is a sign that it's time for me to retire." Such words were never expected to come from the Brazilian, who is the most treasured goalkeeper in the league. During Stopwatch Magazine's exclusive interview with the player, however, Vargas explained that he made the decision because he has responsibilities that have forced him to retire from soccer."I have reached the point where I have fully achieved my dreams as an athlete," Vargas said. "More importantly, I need to become more involved with my family's corporation, an obligation I have put aside since I began my career."Being the sole heir of the Biobras Corporation, Vargas was originally groomed to lead the company. His parents sent him to Brasilia University to study industrial engineering, with the expectation that he would take up a master's degree in the United States later on. While preparing to lead the top biofuel company in Brazil, however, Vargas was making a name for himself as one of the best goalkeepers in college.Because of his impressive talent, Vargas was offered a spot on the national team immediately after graduation. Thus, he set aside plans of obtaining a graduate degree and entering Biobras Corporation, choosing rather to accept the team's offer upon receiving the blessing of his parents.Soccer fanatics witnessed how the career of the 29-year-old boomed. Apart from playing for the national team, Vargas joined English clubs East Hampton, Armorshire, and Hemel Finstead before he was signed by the Stallions."I have enjoyed putting on exciting matches with my teams. It's rewarding to bring joy to football fans," Vargas said.However, Vargas has made the choice to take off his uniform and venture into the corporate world. "Nothing is permanent in the sports industry. I have to establish a more stable career, and I hope this decision will allow me to do it. Nevertheless, soccer will always be my first love," Vargas said.

单选题 What is the main purpose of the article?

【正确答案】 C

【答案解析】解析：本题是针对文章的写作目的进行提问的主旨题，因此应特别注意文章前半部分的内容。报道的题目“Raul Vargas Reveals Retirement Plans”，即劳尔·瓦格斯透露了自己的退役计划，原文中说到“…the newly hailed Goalie of the Year revealed his plan to quit sports and pursue another profession．”，即获得今年年度守门员殊荣的劳尔·格瓦斯透露将中止运动事业并计划从事其他职业，此后又对他迄今的运动员生涯和今后的计划进行了介绍，因此(C)To provide information about an athlete为正确答案。

单选题 What is suggested about Mr. Vargas?

【正确答案】 A

【答案解析】解析：本题为关于核心词Mr．Vargas的推断题。原文中提到“…Vargas was offered a spot on the national team immediately after graduation．Thus，he set aside plans of obtaining a graduate degree…”，即瓦格斯先生刚一毕业，国家队就为他提供了一席之地，所以他搁置了获取硕士学位一事，由此可以推知瓦格斯先生并没有读研究生。因此(A)He did not attend graduate school．是正确答案。

单选题 Why is Mr. Vargas retiring from soccer?

【正确答案】 D

【答案解析】解析：本题是问瓦格斯先生为何(Why)中止了足球事业，因此应定位至原文中与题目核心语句Mr．Vargas retiring from soccer相关的内容。原文中提到“…I need to become more involved with my family’s corporation，an obligation I have put aside since I began my career．”，即自从开始足球事业，瓦格斯先生就把自己的家族企业抛在了一旁，而现在他需要重拾这份责任，更多地参与到家族企业中，因此(D)He wants to enter the family business．是正确答案。