They say surfing (冲浪运动) is a young man’s game. One has to pull themselves out of water onto the board and then into a standing position. It needs a strong and healthy body. But as one gets older, his body becomes less strong. So it’s easy to see why surfing is a young man’s game. However, there are always exceptions (例外). The example is Seiichi Sano. The 89-year-old holds the Guinness World Record for the oldest surfer recently.

Sano started taking surfing lessons only 9 years ago. At that time, he was looking for a way to challenge himself while staying in shape. He met a bank worker. The worker always looked tan (晒黑的). He didn’t seem like the typical office worker. He told Sano that his secret was surfing, so Sano decided to give it a go himself.

His teacher was surprised about Sano’s wish to learn how to surf. He also worried that he might hurt himself. To his surprise, Sano was just as good as his other young students.

“People tell me surfing is dangerous, but I had far more scary experiences in cars!” Sano said. “It’s the can-do attitude (态度) that will get you there,” Sano added. “Don’t complicate things. Just think that even this old grandpa has done it—you should be able to achieve something as well!”

1.What makes surfing not a game for old people?

A They have difficulty in swimming.

B They don’t like water sports.

C They hate standing on the board.

D They aren’t strong and healthy enough.

解析：选D。D细节理解题。根据第一段的“It needs a strong and healthy body. But as one gets older, his body becomes less strong.”可知，冲浪运动需要强壮又健康的身体，而随着年龄的增长，我们的身体不够强壮了，因此较年长的人不怎么冲浪。故选D。

2.How old was Sano when he started taking surfing lessons?

A 70.

B 80.

C 9.

D 66.

解析：选B。B数字计算题。根据第一段最后一句的“The 89-year-old”和第二段第一句“Sano started taking surfing lessons only 9 years ago.”可知，佐野开始学习冲浪的时候是80岁。故选B。

3.Sano decided to try surfing to _________.

A look tan

B keep healthy

C change himself

D challenge himself

解析：选D。D细节理解题。根据第二段第二句的“he was looking for a way to challenge himself while staying in shape”可知，他的目的是挑战自我和保持身材。故选D。

4.How did Sano’s teacher feel about him?

A Happy but afraid

B Scared but interested.

C Surprised and worried.

D Peaceful and comfortable.

解析：选C。C细节理解题。根据倒数第二段的“surprised”“worried”可知，他的老师感到惊讶和担忧。故选C。

5.What does Sano try to tell us?

A Time is money.

B Believe yourself.

C Practice makes perfect.

D Lost time is never found again.

解析：选B。B推理判断题。根据最后一段中Sano说的话“It’s the can-do attitude that will get you there”以及“you should be able to achieve something as well”可知，Sano想要告诉我们，要相信你自己(的能力)。故选B。