Question

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.What is the man famous for?

A.Collecting coins. B.Starting a college. C.Teaching mathematics.

2.When did the man begin to collect coins?

A.When he was thirteen years old.

B.When he got a special book from his uncle.

C.When he picked some rare coins on the road.

3.Where does the man usually get coins?

A.From his friends. B.From small shops. C.From other collectors.

Answer

1.C

2.B

3.C

【解析】

【原文】

W: Professor Jones, you’re a well-known professor of mathematics at the City College. May I ask you a few questions about your favorite hobby?

M: Sure. I like collecting coins the most.

W: How long have you been collecting coins?

M: Since I was twelve years old, when my uncle gave me a book with spaces to put coins into.

W: How did your interest grow?

M: I finished that book one year later, and continued to search for rare and old ones.

W: Where do you find your coins?

M: Sometimes I get them from small shops, but I usually buy them from other people who collect coins.

W: You seem very proud of your hobby.

M: Of course. I often show my friends the coins I collect. It’s a lot of fun, I think.

W: Thank you for your time, Professor Jones. I think people will like reading about your hobby.