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A Couch Potato

Forty-three-year-old Bob Black from Birmingham is sitting on his sofa and telling me about his perfect day.

When I wake up I don't get up immediately.

I turn on the television and watch the children's programmes and old movies until about half-past ten. Then I get up, go downstairs and switch on the TV in the living room. For lunch, I have biscuits and a glass of milk, and I watch the news. In the afternoon, I often watch another old film – they're showing some good ones at the moment. In the evenings, I often watch TV series or sport and the news again. I like the main news at six o'clock. At half past nine, if there is a good play on BBC 2, I switch over and watch it. Then at night, I watch more films and I usually switch off the TV at about two o'clock. I never watch TV all night.

I watch TV for sixteen or seventeen hours a day. I also do some exercise every day. I take Tina, the dog, for a walk every afternoon. I don't go far, of course. I walk to the wall outside my house. I always take my portable TV and I sit on the stone wall while the dog walks round in a circle.

Of course, I couldn't live this lifestyle without a good wife. She's not here now because she's working, but she always makes my meals. We haven't got much money, you know, but we're happy. Sit down and watch TV. Here's the remote control. You've got the world at your feet. And in your hand. Great!

21. Which of the following statements can best explain the title “a couch

potato” ?

A. Having a biscuit and a glass of milk for lunch.

B. Doing some exercise everyday.

C. Taking the dog for a walk every afternoon.

D. Watching TV for sixteen or seventeen hours a day.

22. When walking the dog, what does Bob Black always take?

A. A cellphone.              B. His portable TV.   

C. Some books.                   D. Plastic bags.

23. What can we know about Bob Black from this passage?

A. He loves his wife pretty much.    B. He often quarrels with his wife.

C. He likes his lifestyle.           D. He is a pet lover.