Topic 20: Sports

Câu 1:

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

Câu 2:

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

Câu 3:

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

Câu 4:

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

Câu 5:

More importantly, it is the success (5)_____unites the country on so many levels.

A. which

B. who

C. that

D. when

Câu 6:

(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

Câu 7:

Among (2) ________ wealthy people, golf is exceptionally popular.

A. aggressive

B. competitive

C. contending

D. violent

Câu 8:

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

Câu 9:

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

Câu 10:

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

Câu 11:

Scuba diving is a sport in (1)__________ you swim underwater for extended

A. which

B. where

C. that

D. what

Câu 12:

(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

Câu 13:

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

Câu 14:

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

Câu 15:

(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

Câu 16:

All kids should compulsorily wear life jackets, (1) ________ they know how to swim.

A. even if

B. even so

C. however

D. so that

Câu 17:

All boats and rafts should also carry (2) ________ life jackets, whistle and lifebuoys.

A. enough

B. more

C. extra

D. many

Câu 18:

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

Câu 19:

If the weather is sunny, do apply sun screen cream to (4) _________ yourself from radiations.

A. care

B. keep

C. protect

D. support

Câu 20:

Let’s start with a simple water sport (5) __________ boating, which is very much enjoyable.

A. like

B. similar

C. such

D. as

Câu 21:

The modern games (1)________all nations to compete.

A. organize

B. promote

C. assign

D. encourage

Câu 22:

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

Câu 23:

Many of the contests held in modern Olympics were (3)________in early times.

A. unknown

B. irregular

C. illegal

D. immoral

Câu 24:

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

Câu 25:

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

Câu 26:

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

Câu 27:

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.

Câu 28:

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

Câu 29:

The word "worth" in the passage is closest in meaning to

A. valuable

B. important

C. deserving

D. costly

Câu 30:

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.

Câu 31:

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.

Câu 32:

The word “ramps” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.

A. drops

B. catwalks

C. angles

D. gradients

Câu 33:

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.

Câu 34:

The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to _______.

A. beaches

B. tourists

C. sports

D. facilities

Câu 35:

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.

Câu 36:

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

Câu 37:

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.

Câu 38:

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.

Câu 39:

What did Chris dislike about his trip?

A. breaking down

B. the food

C. the weather

D. getting lost

Câu 40:

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

Câu 41:

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.

Câu 42:

The word “intense” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to __________.

A. moderate

B. special

C. strong

D. obtuse

Câu 43:

What does the word “it” in paragraph 1 refer to?

A. its real value

B. research

C. scuba diving

D. the world

Câu 44:

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

Câu 45:

The word “attached” in paragraph 3 probably means ___________.

A. joined

B. enclosed

C. suitable

D. attacked

Câu 46:

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.

Câu 47:

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.

Câu 48:

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

Câu 49:

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

Câu 50:

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

Câu 51:

The word “them” in paragraph 2 refers to ______.

A. rugby players

B. rules

C. boxes

D. peach baskets

Câu 52:

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

Câu 53:

The word “disseminated” in paragraph 3 can be best replaced by ______.

A. promulgated

B. probated

C. proceeded

D. procured

Câu 54:

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

Câu 55:

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.

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