The retired basketball star Yao Ming ,whose basketball career was cut by injury, has started classes at Shanghai Jiaotong University, one of the top universities in his hometown of Shanghai.
Yao Ming said that he studied for himself, not as a show for others. He also joked to reporters after his first day of classes that “ The teacher showed me some mercy(宽容) and did not leave me any homework.”.
At the former Houston Rockets center, Yao Ming played in three Olympics. He increased the NBA’s influence in China. He’s studying math, English, and modern Chinese history, hoping they will help his business career. Unlike other students, Yao Ming has chosen to study different subjects, including finance(金融)，because he hopes to _apply_ the knowledge to his business.
小题1:Why did Yao Ming choose to go back to school?
A．To find a job easily.
B．To help his business career.
C．To increase the NBA’s influence.
D．To make a show for others.小题2:Which statement is _not mentioned_?
A．Yao Ming has studied in Shanghai Jiaotong University.
B．Yao Ming retired because of injuries.
C．Yao Ming is studying history, biology and art.
D．Yao Ming played in three Olympics.小题3:Which word is the most similar to the word “_apply_” according to the text?
A．Choose.
B．Help.
C．Use
D．Ask.小题4:What can we learn from the passage?
A. Yao Ming is still in NBA.
B.Yao Ming chose the same subject as others.
C. Yao Ming has worked for Houston Rockets.
D. Yao Ming’s teacher left him homework.
