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Commonwealth Games gold winner Liam Killeen is one of England’s most successful Mountain Biking stars. Liam recently came third in the opening round of the World Cup Series.
Do you come from a sporty family?
NO, but my family have encouraged me and supported me from the beginning of my career.
Were there any sports you didn’t like playing at school?
I didn’t do much swimming or cricket. My school focused more on rugby and athletics including cross-country running which I really enjoyed.
How does it feel to represent England?
Good, and it’s a responsibility as well as an honor, whether representing England, as in the Commonwealth Games, or Great Britain as I did in the Athens Olympics (2004). I am proud to represent a nation that is generally well regarded by others.
Which other sports stars do you like?
Everyone who has made it to world class competition level has earned respect. I particularly admire Paula Radcliffe and Lance Armstrong.
What are your hopes for the future?
To have this season continue as successfully as it has started and make the podium in the World Cup in Fort William in May, and at the Mountain Bike World Championship on 27th August this year in New Zealand. In the longer term, to win a medal at the Olympics in Britain and to see more people racing and enjoying mountain biking.
The passage is taken from        .

A.an interview between a reporter and Liam Killeen
B.a daily talk between Liam Killeen and his father
C.a book written by Liam Killeen
D.a speech made by Liam Killeen

Liam Killeen won a gold medal in the        .

A.World Championships B.World Cup
C.Commonwealth Games D.Olympic Games

.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A.Liam’s family enjoy sports very much.
B.Liam loves swimming and mountain biking
C.Liam took part in the Olympic Games in 2004
D.Liam’s father also enjoys mountain biking very much

From the passage we can infer that        .

A.Liam Killeen will win a gold medal in the Olympics in 2012
B.Lance Armstrong is a world-class sports player
C.Liam Killeen has earned a lot of money
D.Liam has won many gold medals in world competitions
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