Directions:
In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea, When the passage is read for the second time , you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from SI to S7 with the exact words you have just heard, For blanks numbered from S8 to S10 you are required to fill in the missing information. You can either use the exact words you have just heard or write down the main points in your own words. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written.
That concludes the world news report. Now move on to today’s sports news.
In the (S1) of tennis, the London International Tennis Tournament ended today. Samuel Cox of the United States was the winner with Lloyd Smith, of Great Britain, (S2) second. Cox scored a (S3) victory over Smith in his first major victory outside the United States. this victory also (S4) the first time that an American has won the London Tennis Tournament in over fifty years. The only other American to win it was Fred Jackson in 1938. Cox won the tournament quickly in three sets. He started out playing (S5) , and the overwhelmed Smith could not keep up with his (S6) serves. Cox took home the $500,000 cash prize and Smith (S7) $350,000. When asked about the big victory, Cox stated he just hoped to be able to win again in next month’s tournaments in Paris and Copenhagen.
(S8) . The Cuban team won in a difficult match that lasted over five hours. (S9) . The German coach, noticeably disappointed at their first round loss, told reporters that he hoped to train his team harder for next year’s tournament. Cuba will play Brazil in the next game tomorrow. (S10) S10
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Overjoyed at their surprising victory,they hope to continue ......