Today, I'm talking to 21-year-old long-distance runner Ann Brown, who's just returned from<br />the world championships.<br />So, Ann, how did you feel about your performance in the championships?<br />I'd only had a few weeks of training, so I never thought I would do brilliantly and<br />I was happy to get the silver medal.<br />Do you train every day or do you take a day off?<br />The accepted idea is that sports people should have at least one rest day a week.<br />But for me, I find I can keep going without one.<br />What about your competitors in races?<br />Do you get to know them as friends?<br />I tend to keep a professional distance.<br />It'd be too easy to let friendships start influencing the way I run races.<br />So do you have any favourite free time activities?<br />When I was a kid, I used to fly my kite at the top of the hills.<br />But now, skiing's something that I get into quite a bit when I'm free.<br />I've always enjoyed active things and never really been much of a reader.<br />Today, I'm talking to 21-year-old long-distance runner Ann Brown, who's just returned from<br />the world championships.<br />Ann, how did you feel about your performance in the championships?<br />I'd only had a few weeks of training, so I never thought I would do brilliantly and<br />I was happy to get the silver medal.<br />Do you train every day or do you take a day off?<br />The accepted idea is that sports people should have at least one rest day a week.<br />But for me, I find I can keep going without one.<br />What about your competitors in races?<br />Do you get to know them as friends?<br />I tend to keep a professional distance.<br />It'd be too easy to let friendships start influencing the way I run races.<br />So do you have any favourite free time activities?<br />When I was a kid, I used to fly my kite at the top of the hills.<br />But now, skiing's something that I get into quite a bit when I'm free.<br />I've always enjoyed active things and never really been much of a reader.
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What does Ann say about her performance in the World Championships?
A . She did better than she had expected.B . She regretted not preparing well enough.C . She was disappointed to win a silver medal.
(2)
How often does Ann practice?
A . Once a week.B . Every day.C . Six days a week.
(3)
What is Ann's attitude towards the other competitors?
A . She avoids close contact with them.B . She likes to communicate with them.C . She has made good friends with them.
(4)
What does Ann enjoy doing in her free time now?