1 . Thirty female contestants, all older than 30, took part in a reality show this summer, competing for five places in a performance group.

The program immediately became a hot topic nationwide, as the entertainment industry in China traditionally favors women in their early 20s or even younger.

Named Sisters Riding the Winds and Breaking the Waves, the show premiered (首映) on June 12 on Hunan Television and Mango TV, a livestreaming platform.

Actresses Ning Jing, 48, and Christy Chung, 50, along with singers Zhang Hanyun, 31, and Yu Kewei, 37, were among the contestants. A panel (专门小组) of coaches joined the show, including a well-known actor, the head of a music company, a celebrity manager, a music director and a stage director.

The first episode attracted more than 15 million viewers and sparked heated debate online. The contestants showed their dancing and singing abilities with solo and group performances.

Yang Chang, who works for a media company in Beijing, said: "Bringing these women together arguably contributed to making the most interesting reality show of the year. It sends a message that although we live in a youth-obsessed (着迷的) culture, there's still something to be said for the enduring appeal of women who are established and experienced."

Molly Tang, another fan of the show, who is approaching 30, said: "The women are very cool, fashionable and attractive. They have their own styles, rather than following a trend. I really admire their courage in breaking conventional stage or screen stereotypes (刻板印象)." She added that after watching the show, she is no longer afraid of becoming older.

1. Why did the program become a hot topic?

A．Because the contestants are traditional.

B．Because Hunan Television and Mango TV have huge influence on youngsters.

C．Because the female contestants are all old.

D．Because its contestants contrasted sharply with traditional shows.

2. Which of the following is NOT TURE according to the passage?

A．5 contestants will be the final winners and form a group.

B．A music director and a stage director also joined in the show as contestants

C．The contestants performed singly and cooperatively.

D．Mr.Yang admitted that we live in a youth-obsessed culture.

3. What can be inferred from the last two paragraphs?

A．Mr. Yang is not a fan of the reality show.

B．Mr. Yang favors the experienced entertainers more than the young ones.

C．Miss. Molly is in her 30s.

D．Miss. Molly got inspired and became more confident.

4. What can we learn from the success of the show?

A．The older people get, the more attractive they become.

B．People get old, but gold will shine.

C．Never follow the trend.

D．It is never too old to learn.