5 CÂU HỎI
The costs of hosting the Olympics can (1) ______ tens of billions of dollars, and it is commonplace for budgets to double or even triple.
A. outnumber
B. exceed
C. overcharge
D. surmount
In addition to direct costs of hosting the Games (the opening and closing ceremonies, athletes’ village, security, etc.), cities often must build expensive new venues (2) ______ lesser-known sports.
A. on
B. at
C. in
D. for
While costs are the (3) ______ concern for a host city, there are other factors to consider.
A. instrumental
B. primary
C. influential
D. supplementary
Cities such as Los Angeles (1984) and Seoul (1988) actually made a large profit from the Games they hosted. (4) ______, hosting the Olympic Games confers prestige on a host city and country, which can lead to increased trade and tourism.
A. In addition
B. Otherwise
C. For example
D. However
The Olympics are also an opportunity to invest in projects (5) ______ improve the city’s quality of life, such as new transportation systems.
A. which
B. who
C. what
D. whom