48. What does the author say Red Rum did with his power, speed and jumping ability?
A) He won his first Grand National title at 12.
B) He took two firsts successively in 1935-1936.
C) He surprised sporting fans worldwide in 1973.
D) He took three Grand National wins in the 1970s.
答案&解析
48.D)
第四段第二句和第三句指出,它的力量、速度和跳跃能力使它在1973年获得了它的第一个英国国家障碍赛马大赛冠军。就在第二年,红朗姆再次夺冠。第五段提到它在1977年再次参赛时,以领先亚军25个马身的非凡成绩第三次赢得英国国家障碍赛马大赛的冠军时,它震惊了全世界的体育迷们。由此可知,红朗姆的三次夺冠均在20世纪70年代,选项D正确。其他三项均与原文不符,可排除。
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