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II. Read the following passage then decide which the best choice is by circling the best answer

A, B, C or D. (1 point)

Parents whose children show a special interest in a particular sport have a difficult decision about

their children’s careers. Should they allow their children to train to become top sportsmen and

women? For many children it means starting very young and school work, going out with friends and

other interests have to take second place. It’s very difficult to explain to a young child why he or she

has to train for five hours a day, even at the weekend, when most of his or her friends are playing.

Another problem is, of course, money. In many countries, money for training is available from

the government for the very best young sportsmen and women. If this help cannot be given, it means

that it is the parents who have to find the time and the money to support their child’s development –

and sports clothes, transport to competitions, special equipment, etc. can all be very expensive.

Many parents are understandably worried that it is dangerous to start serious training in a sport at

an early age. Some doctors agree that young muscles may be damaged by training before they are

properly developed. Professional trainers, however, believe that it is only by starting young that you

can reach the top as a successful sports person. What is clear is that very few people do reach the top

and both parents and children should be prepared for failure even after many years of training.