HONG KONG (Sept. 14) — U.S. Open* champion Serena Williams thrilled* Hong Kong tennis fans Saturday in an hour-long exhibition event.

　　In what was dubbed the “Serena Williams Live” show, the world’s top player showed off tennis styles in a demonstration against leading men and women players from Hong Kong.

　　Macao gambling tycoon* Dr. Stanley Ho and top Hong Kong sports official Timothy Fok also made surprise appearances on court and traded shots with Williams.

　　Her skintight cat-suit* and Pink Panther outfit caused a stir at the recent U.S. Open at Flushing Meadows, New York.

　　“I was four when I first started playing tennis,” Williams told a young fan while answering questions at Hong Kong’s Victoria Park tennis court.

　　Serena’s mother Oracene Williams, who was traveling with her daughter, advised Hong Kong parents who want to raise young tennis stars: “First make sure that your children love the sport.”

　　The American ace leaves Sunday for Tokyo, where she will take part in the Princess Cup next week.

　　She beat her sister Venus in the final of the U.S. Open last week, and won the French Open* and Wimbledon* titles earlier this year.

　　(Difficulty: Senior)

　　1. Serena Williams’ tennis demonstration in Hong Kong took ______.

　　A. a day B. an hour C. the story doesn’t tell

　　2. Which of the following statements is true?

　　A. Leading men and women tennis players, both from Hong Kong and U.S., attended the show.

　　B. The audience didn’t expect that Dr. Stanley and Timothy Fok would come.

　　C. Serena wore a cat-suit and Pink Panther outfit at the show.

　　3. Serena’s mother advised Hong Kong’s parents who want to raise young tennis stars that ______________.

　　A. children’s own interest should be taken into the first consideration

　　B. it is good to have children play tennis

　　C. it is not good to raise young tennis stars