15.Parents whose children show a special interest in a sport feel very difficult to make a decision about their children's careers.Should they allow their children to train to become top sports men or women?For many children it means starting schoolwork very young,and going out with friends and other interests have to take a second place.It's very difficult to explain to a young child why he or she has to train five hours a day,even at the weekend,when most of his or her friends are playing.
Another problem is of course money.In many countries money for training is available from government for the best young sportsmen and women.If this help can not be given,it means that it is the parents who have to find the time and the money to support their child's development and sports clothes,transport to competitions,special equipment,etc.
Many parents are worried that it is dangerous to start serious training in a sport at an early age.Some doctors agree that young muscles may be damaged by training before they are properly developed.Professional ( 專業(yè)的) trainers however,believe that it is only by training young that you can reach the top as a successful sports person.It is clear that very few people do reach the top,and both parents and children should be prepared for failure even after many years of training.
52.This article is probably taken fromD.
A.a(chǎn) letter
B.a(chǎn)n advertisement
C.a(chǎn) personal diary
D.a(chǎn) newspaper article
53.According to the passage parents whose children show a special interest in sport
A.
A.feel uncertain if they should let their children train to be sportsmen or women
B.try to get financial support from the government for their children's training
C.have to get medical advice from doctors about training methods
D.prefer their children to be trained as young as possible
54.Which of the following statements is NOT true?C
A.It's hard for a young child to understand why he or she has to spend so much time training.
B.Early training may damage their muscles.
C.Most children may become professional sports men or women after a long period of training.
D.It's very expensive for parents to support their child's development in sports.
55.The underlined phrase"to take a second place"meansB.
A.to repeat the activities some other day
B.to become less important
C.to be of no importance
D.to happen again.