( ) 1. How much weight did Rocha lose in six months?
A. At least 24 pounds.
B. At least 30 pounds.
C. At least 55 pounds.
D. At least 52 pounds.
( ) 2. Rocha said he had no choice but to keep on running because ______.
A. he liked running very much
B. he wanted to be thin and strong
C. he wanted to be a professional boxer
D. he liked boxing very much
( ) 3. What makes coach Hector Lopez surprised?
A. Rocha lost weight so quickly.
B. Rocha was so fat 18 months ago.
C. Rocha comes from a boxing family.
D. Rocha became a professional boxer.
( ) 4. Which is the correct order of the following sentences?
a. He did some sit-ups and push-ups.
b. He lost the pounds quickly.
c. He joined a boxing club.
d. He began running.
e. He boxed for about three hours every day.
A. a-b-e-c-d
B. d-a-e-c-b
C. a-d-e-c-b
D. a-d-c-e-b
( ) 5. The writer mainly wants to tell us ______.
A. Rocha is a hard-working boy
B. it is important to get stronger
C. everything is possible if you work hard
D. it is important to keep fit