55 CÂU HỎI
Vietnam’s football team received a “rock-star” welcome in Hanoi yesterday, (1)_______ losing to Uzbekistan in the 2018 U23 Asian Championship Final
A. although
B. because
C. because of
D. despite
Thousands of supporters flocked to the streets from Noi Bai Airport to Hanoi’s city center to greet the team bus, (2)________the Vietnamese PM’s reception for the team by five hours
A. delaying
B. delays
C. delayed
D. to delay
Their (3)______ at the U23 Asian Cup made the players “overnight celebrities in the football-crazy nation”, AFP wrote.
A. succession
B. success
C. successes
D. succeeding
Various Korean outlets, including Korea Times, Sportal Korea and Hani, have also expressed amazement at the way football fans have celebrated their national team’s achievement, and at the same time, hailed the team’s performance at the tournament (4)_____ “heroic” and “like a fairy tale”.
A. like
B. similar
C. as
D. same
More importantly, it is the success (5)_____unites the country on so many levels.
A. which
B. who
C. that
D. when
(1) _________ they are mostly in their 50s and 60s, and with such safe and undemanding sport as golf, they still can improve their results.
A. Because
B. Although
C. However
D. Besides
Among (2) ________ wealthy people, golf is exceptionally popular.
A. aggressive
B. competitive
C. contending
D. violent
Rich people really do not like to lose, and with golf, that won’t be too much of a problem because one can compete (3) _______ oneself.
A. with
B. to
C. for
D. against
Another thing about the challenge of golf being so charming for rich people is (4) _______ they have accomplished the impossible to reach their heights
A. what
B. which
C. that
D. why
They don’t even necessarily need to have (5)_______ to play a nice round! As we already mentioned, one can play against himself to perfect the result.
A. teammates
B. companions
C. partnerships
D. playmates
Scuba diving is a sport in (1)__________ you swim underwater for extended
A. which
B. where
C. that
D. what
(2)_______ using special equipment. The word Scuba is actually an acronym for self-contained underwater breathing apparatus
A. stages
B. rounds
C. periods
D. terms
Scuba diving is an excellent way to see some very beautiful sites: coral diving sites with their colorful sea life are the most famous but other scuba diving (3)________include shipwrecks and caverns.
A. impression
B. amusement
C. recreation
D. attractions
Many dive sites are (4)_________ (under the care of an instructor) after a short briefing and training dive.
A. available
B. approaching
C. accessible
D. manageable
(5)___________ you can use the breathing equipment and are able to successfully propel yourself underwater you may be able to dive.
A. because
B. When
C. As long as
D. Although
All kids should compulsorily wear life jackets, (1) ________ they know how to swim.
A. even if
B. even so
C. however
D. so that
All boats and rafts should also carry (2) ________ life jackets, whistle and lifebuoys.
A. enough
B. more
C. extra
D. many
He should also know what to do during times of emergency and ABCs of giving first (3) ________.
A. aid
B. help
C. support
D. view
If the weather is sunny, do apply sun screen cream to (4) _________ yourself from radiations.
A. care
B. keep
C. protect
D. support
Let’s start with a simple water sport (5) __________ boating, which is very much enjoyable.
A. like
B. similar
C. such
D. as
The modern games (1)________all nations to compete.
A. organize
B. promote
C. assign
D. encourage
And female winners receive the same (2)________as the men who win.
In the ancient games, there were honors for cultural achievements.
A. medals
B. honors
C. trophies
D. degrees
Many of the contests held in modern Olympics were (3)________in early times.
A. unknown
B. irregular
C. illegal
D. immoral
This very tiring 26-mile foot race over an open course is the supreme test of the runners’ (4)_______.
A. temperature
B. intelligence
C. endurance
D. comprehension
And finally, a more recent development in the Olympics are the winter games, (5)_______were started in 1924. They are held separately from the summer games but in the same year.
A. that
B. where
C. when
D. which
What is the writer doing in this text?
A. warning people about the dangers of snowboarding
B. describing how he took his sport to the next level
C. explaining why he decided to take up a new sport
D. recommending a new method of teaching snowboarding
How did Pascal feel about the guesthouse he stayed in?
A. He thought that some of the rules there were unnecessary.
B. He wished it was nearer the center of town.
C. He was disappointed by problems with the electricity supply.
D. He was surprised by the standard of the accommodation.
Pascal’s lesson with Johno was valuable because .
A. it proved to him that he was a good snowboarder
B. it showed him that he had grown too confident
C. it taught him that deep snow can be fun
D. it improved his technique on the main slopes
The word "worth" in the passage is closest in meaning to
A. valuable
B. important
C. deserving
D. costly
Which of the following is NOT true about the writer?
A. He was a fresh snowboarder when he enrolled the course.
B. He used to snowboard with great caution.
C. He decided to improve the snowboarding skills.
D. He liked the food in Snowcamp.
Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Daman started beach water sports for tourists.
B. Daman began developing as a tourism-focused city.
C. Overcrowding problem burdened places of interest.
D. Vast government investment pooled into tourism sector.
The word “ramps” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. drops
B. catwalks
C. angles
D. gradients
According to paragraph 2, what is the general view of the tourism department chairman towards the project?
A. It is very unexpected and remains a few flaws.
B. It is an extremely ambitious and impractical programme.
C. It is carefully planned and worth looking forward to.
D. Daman city does not attach much importance to it.
The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
A. beaches
B. tourists
C. sports
D. facilities
According to paragraph 3, what would the Daman’s tourism administration NOT provide the visitors with?
A. Water sports activities.
B. Wide media coverage.
C. Water sports facilities.
D. Accident insurance for everyone.
What is Chris Hones doing in this text?
A. Describing the different places he saw while cycling
B. Comparing cycling to other forms of exercise
C. Suggesting places to stay on a cycling holiday
D. Recommending cycling as a good type of holiday
What do we find out about Chris’s bike?
A. It wasn’t as good as his brother’s.
B. It was too old to go fast.
C. It had trouble going up hills.
D. It needed attention at one point.
Chris was pleased because ____.
A. he and his brother had chosen a good route.
B. he felt much healthier than before he began his trip.
C. he met other people who are keen on cycling.
D. he went away at the best time of year for cycling.
What did Chris dislike about his trip?
A. breaking down
B. the food
C. the weather
D. getting lost
What might Chris say in a postcard to a friend?
A. “I’m having a great holiday, spending lots of time in friendly cafes and enjoying being by myself for once!”
B. “I’m having really fit cycling so fast up and down the hills in this part of the countryside.”
C. “I’m pleased to be away from cars and lorries for a change. Having a good time, despite some problems.”
D. “I’m enjoying cycling with my brother this weekend, and staying at a very quiet hotel in this countryside
Which of the following could be the best tittle of the passage?
A. The big attraction to scuba diving.
B. The new interest on the Earth.
C. The requirements for scuba diving.
D. The place to practice scuba diving.
The word “intense” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to __________.
A. moderate
B. special
C. strong
D. obtuse
What does the word “it” in paragraph 1 refer to?
A. its real value
B. research
C. scuba diving
D. the world
According to the passage, which of the interest of scuba diving is NOT mentioned?
A. relaxing
B. trading
C. activities for the armed force
D. adventure
The word “attached” in paragraph 3 probably means ___________.
A. joined
B. enclosed
C. suitable
D. attacked
Which of the following is TRUE about scuba diving?
A. Although you are really interested in scuba diving, you cannot have a successful career with it.
B. Many people want to try scuba diving in order to explore the new world.
C. To practice scuba diving, people need plenty of indispensable equipment.
D. Buying suitable scuba diving equipment is a good idea for those who go for this sport.
What benefit of scuba diving does the author mention in the last paragraph?
A. Exploring more wonderful destinations in the world.
B. Observing more locations to fulfill your passion.
C. Taking more scuba courses to understand this sport.
D. Choosing a location to visit the most beautiful water.
Which of the following does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Sport in Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) training school
B. The rules of basketball
C. History of Basketball in America
D. Famous basketball players
According to paragraph 1, a new game must be invented by Naismith because _____.
A. there must be something to keep a class of young men busy
B. he was promoted as a future Presbyterian minister
C. he taught physical education
D. the winter came, and it was very cold outdoor
The phrase “nailing up” in paragraph 2 mostly means ______.
A. making something totally new for a game
B. creating a ball to throw into the basket
C. drafting new rules for a game indoor
D. fastening something to a wall, post, etc. with nails
The word “them” in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. rugby players
B. rules
C. boxes
D. peach baskets
According to paragraph 3, who was Wilt Chamberlain?
A. Naismith’s basketball coach
B. Naismith’s friend at the university
C. The man who won 771 games as a coach at Kansas
D. A professional basketball’s first superstars
The word “disseminated” in paragraph 3 can be best replaced by ______.
A. promulgated
B. probated
C. proceeded
D. procured
What is the main idea of paragraph 4?
A. The first professional basketball league
B. Amount players earned for home games
C. Professional basketball players’ income in the past and present
D. Team that Juwan Howard was playing for
Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. James Naismith was a teacher of physical education at a Young Men’s Christian Association.
B. Naismith drew up the rules for the new game, and none of them apply in basketball games today.
C. Wilt Chamberlain scored a record 100 points in a game in 1962.
D. Argentina was the first Latin American country who won gold.