A bishop of Carlisle reportedly holds what may be the greatest lie of all time in the competition, simply stating, “I have never told a lie in my life. ”

　　In 2003, Abrie Krueger of South Africa became the first non-Brit to win the competition. Ironically, Krueger was accused by some of cheating.

　　In 2006, comedian Sue Perkins became the first female to win the competition, telling a tale about people riding camels to work as a result of climate change.

　　Last year’s winning entry came from Glen Boyland, who told a lie about competing in a snail-racing competition with Prince Charles. (274W)

　　1. Why does the author tell a lie at the beginning of the passage?

　　A. Because the author likes telling lies.

　　B. Because nearly everyone has told lies.

　　C. It is written in this way in order to introduce the annual competition to crown the world’s biggest liar.

　　D. Because lies can usually be detected through visible facial muscle reactions.

　　2. What does the underlined word “fib” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?

　　A. lieB. story　C. experienceD. plot

　　3. According to the passage, which groups can’t take part in the competition?

　　A. doctors and teachers

　　B. reporters and editors

　　C. students and managers

　　D. lawyers and politicians

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