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