Conversation Two

23.

A. Soccer.

B. American football.

C. Rugby.

D. Basketball.

24.

A. The players use a round ball in the game.

B. The players use an elliptic ball in the game.

C. The players cannot pass the ball with their hands.

D. The players can only pass the ball with their hands.

25.

A. Both prefer soccer to American football.

B. Both prefer American football to soccer.

C. Belinda prefers soccer to American football.

D. Martin prefers soccer to American football.Conversation Two

M: Belinda, the game will begin soon.

W: I can't wait to watch the game, Martin. This is the first time I've ever been to a soccer game at a stadium. I always watch them on TV at home.

M: This is not a soccer game. [23]It's football. American football.

W: You mean it's a rugby game?

M: No, no, no. You've got them all wrong... The game is on. Look! [24]They use an elliptic ball in an American football match. They can also pass the ball with their hands.

W: I see. Soccer uses a round ball and the players can't touch the ball with their hands. Is that right?

M: You're smarter than I thought. Now watch the game.

W: Oh, that is violent!

M: What are you talking about? It's exciting.

W: [25]Listen, Martin. I can't stand this. I don't like American football at all. I came here only because I thought this was going to be a soccer game.

M: Don't be silly, Belinda. You'll love it. It's just begun.

W: Please. I want to go home.

M: All right, all right. This is crazy. What will my friends say about this?

W: You can stay if you want. I can go home by myself.

Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

23. What kind of game are the speakers watching?

正确答案：B

解析：女士原以为是看足球比赛才来到赛场，而男士告诉她，他们看的是美式足球（即美式橄榄球）比赛。故B正确。

24. What do we learn about American football from the conversation?

正确答案：B

解析：男士解释美式足球的规则时说，他们使用椭圆形的（elliptic）球比赛，可以用手触球传球。故B正确。D错在only一词。

25. What do the two speakers think of American football and soccer?

正确答案：C

解析：整篇对话都充满了双方对美式足球的看法，因此本题不难作答。当然，对话中女士也明确表明她“根本不喜欢美式足球”，故C正确。