The writer suggests in paragraph 1 that, before the start of the race, Nelson
A ignores the models and the screaming fans.
B doesn't want a long pre-race interview.
C is confident that he will win the race.
D is uncomfortable in his small driving seat.
A ignores the models and the screaming fans.
To identify the correct answer, let's analyze the information provided in paragraph 1. The paragraph states that "Nelson had never liked sitting in the hot seat and preferred to be left alone, rather than have a long pre-race interview." This suggests that Nelson doesn't want a long pre-race interview, which corresponds to answer choice B. Therefore, the correct answer is B) doesn't want a long pre-race interview.
To determine the answer to this question, we need to look for clues in paragraph 1 that suggest what Nelson does before the start of the race. Let's analyze each option based on the information given in the paragraph:
A) The paragraph does not mention anything about Nelson ignoring the models and the screaming fans, so this option is not supported by the text.
B) The paragraph does not provide any information about Nelson's preferences regarding pre-race interviews, so this option is not supported by the text.
C) The paragraph does not explicitly state that Nelson is confident about winning the race. It only mentions that he keeps his "intent focus on the car and the road ahead." This option is not directly supported by the text.
D) The paragraph mentions that Nelson is uncomfortable in his small driving seat, which suggests that this option is supported by the text.
Therefore, the correct answer is option D) Nelson is uncomfortable in his small driving seat.