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(1)细节理解题。根据Organization部分County Champions are then selected for each of the three age groups:6—8,9—11 and 12—14.In 1999,a category for adults was introduced,involving persons who were 15 years of age and over.(然后在6﹣8岁、9﹣11岁和12﹣14岁三个年龄组中选出县冠军。1999年,引入了成人类别,涉及15岁及以上的人。)可知,这个读书比赛活动共分为4个年龄组:6﹣8,9﹣11,12﹣14三个少年组以及15岁及以上的成人组。故选C。
(2)细节理解题。根据Objectives部分• To increase exposure to highly rated literature and aid continuing education for adults(增加对高评价文献的接触,并帮助成人继续教育)可知,组织这个年度读书比赛的目的之一是促进成年人的继续教育。故选A。
(3)细节理解题。根据Testing部分The final stage begins in mid﹣July and culminates(达顶点) in the National Reading Competition Quiz Finals held at TVJ Studios at the end of August.(最后阶段从7月中旬开始,并在8月底在TVJ工作室举行的全国阅读比赛问答决赛中达到高潮。)可知,比赛的最后阶段在7月开始。故选B。