A、Less than Three hours. B、Two hours and three quarters. C、Nearly three hours. D、Nearly four hours. D

W: Hello, Mike. I’m from the local newspaper the Daily Post and I’d like to ask you a few questions about the marathon race that you’ve just finished.
M: That’s all right. What would you like to know?
W: Firstly, for the benefit of our readers, exactly how long is the marathon?
M: It’s 26 miles 385 yards, or if you’d like it in metric, it’s 42. 195 kilometres.
W: Thanks. Now how many runners were there altogether?
M: More than ever. This year—there were 18 254.
W: My goodness, that’s a lot! What position did you finish in the race, Mike?
M: Well, I’m quite pleased with my performance. I came 1 539th.
W: That’s better than last year, isn’t it?
M: Yes, I finished 2 625th then, but it was my first effort
W: And how long did you take?
M: Three hours and three quarters, but I know I can do better. Did you know that the record is 2 hours 10 minutes?
W: I didn’t know. That’s fantastic! And how long the slowest runner took?
M: Oh, he hasn’t finished yet!
Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
9. How long is the marathon race?
10. How long did it take Mike to finish the race?
11. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the conversation?