Long Conversations
Directions：In this section，you will hear 2 long conversations.At the end of each conversation，some questions will be asked about what was said.Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once.After each question there will be a pause.During the pause，you must read the four choices marked A，B，C and D，and decide which is the best answer.
Conversation One
A.Group work：Please discuss the following question in small groups.What health problems can an athlete have？Some of the problems are listed below：
Physical injuries
Heart problems
Now work in small groups and try to find out other problems.Discuss with each other why athletes tend to have these problems and how to deal with them.
B.Listening
Directions：First study the words and expressions in the table below.Then listen to the conversation and select the best answer to each question.
★Glossary
1）clot［klɑːt］n.凝块 vi.凝结
2）vein［ve I n］n.静脉，血管
3）vessel［vɛsl］n.血管
4）stagnant［ˈst æ gnənt］adj.停滞的
5）thinner［ˈθI nə（r）］n.稀释剂
6）Serena Williams n.（人名）塞雷那·威廉姆斯
1）A.She suffered from high⁃blood pressure.
B.She got injured in her legs.
C.She lost her champion in the last tournament.
D.She suffered from a blood clot in her lung.
2）A.She hoped to find out all risky factors.
B.She hoped well enough to get back on the tennis court this summer.
C.She wished to move her legs as soon as possible.
D.She wished to treat her disease with the help of blood thinner.(https://www.daowen.com)
3）A.Chest pain. B.Shortness of breath.
C.Slow heartbeat. D.Pain in the legs.
Conversation Two
A.Pair Work：Please discuss the following questions with your partner.
1）Name some of the wealthy athletes.Can you guess how much these people can earn a year？How do they earn their money？
2）Are they worth such a big sum of money？
B.Listening
Directions：First study the words and expressions in the table below.Then listen to the conversation and select the best answer to each question.
★Glossary
1）sponsorship［ˈspɑːnsərʃI p］n.赞助
2）transcend［tr æ nˈsɛnd］v.超 越……的范围
4）A.Being nobody before，gold medal winners will gain much.
B.Olympic athletes should get sponsorship for the game.
C.Olympic gold medal brings much fame for the winners.
D.For their own interests，athletes keep on practicing.
5）A.Because he has won 8 gold medals successively.
B.Because he is up with Tiger Woods.
C.Because he will have sponsorships for 10 years.
D.Because he began his career at 15.
6）A.Love labor. B.Give up everything.
C.Get sponsorship. D.Make money.
7）A.For reputation. B.For sponsorship.
C.For money. D.For the love of the game.