QUỲNH NHƯ Unit 12: WATER SPORTS I. PRONUNCIATION Choose the word whose main stress is put syllable from that of the others in the group. 1. A. commit B. movement C. eject D. depend 2. A. opponent B. personal C. continue D. decision 3. A. referee B. engineer C. reference D. interfere Choose the word whose underlined part differently from that of the others in the group. 4. A. penalty B. penalize C. petrol D. pencil 5. A. foul B. found C. fought D. fowl II. GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence. 6. In recent years, fouls have been severely_____________in football matches. A. forgiven B. ejected C. penalized D. scored 7. 'The match ended in a tie'. The word 'a tie' in this sentence closely means____________. A. a draw B. a necktie C. a rope D. a knot 8. Unemployment is a(n)_______________cause of poverty. A. minor B. major C. unneeded D. useless 9. He was lucky to escape from the accident with only____________injuries. A. important B. serious C. minor D. major 10. More fouls were____________in the final match than expected. A. done B. committed C. achieved D. completed 11. Emotional problems can seriously______________with a student's work. A. involve B. affect C. interfere D. influence 12. It's only a_____________problem. Don't worry! A. major B. minor C. serious D. severe 13. The rescuers______________for their bravery and fortitude in locating the lost mountain climbers. A. were praising B. were praised C. praised D. have praised 14. Many strange things_____________last night. A. happening B. happened C. were happened D. have happened 15. The exam results are being ____________on Thursday. A. announce B. announces C. announced D. to announce 16. What _____________the weather like during your holidays there? A. does B. did C. was D. are 17. She finally finished____________the room at 8:30 p.m. A. 'clean up B. to clean up C. cleaning up D. cleaned up 18. The policeman_____________me not to park there. A. said B. suggested C. made D. told BTQN 1 QUỲNH NHƯ 19. _____________how to use this vacuum cleaner and I'll help you clean the house. A. If you show me B. When you show me C. Unless you show me D. Show me 20. “You don’t work at weekends, do you?” “______________.” A. Yes, I don't B. No problem C. Of course not D. Never mind 21. Many inventions in technology______________in the past forty years. A. are made _________________B. were made C. have been made D. are being made 22. In order to avoid infection,______________. A. it's necessary to drink boiled or bottled water B. you should always drink boiled or bottled water C. drinking boiled or bottled water is a necessity D. to drink boiled or bottled water is necessary 23. Let's ______________it anymore! A. not mention B. not to mention C. not mentioning D. don't mention 24. _____________, America depends on Africa for 40% of its oil imports. A. Interesting B. Interest C. Interestingly D. Interested 25. I'd rather send her an e-mail ______________. A. than telephone her B. by to telephone her C. to telephoning her D. from telephoning her 26. This old businessman is said_____________school at the age of thirteen . A. that left B. to leave C. to have left D. that having left 27. Billy, stop that! It's not polite to stare____________people. A. to B. at C. in D. on 28. When I attended my first business conference out of town, I felt very uncomfortable during the social events because_____________ . A. we were all having a good time B. I didn't know anyone there C. I am very knowledgeable in my field D. the conference was very interesting 29. The failure of the team_________________to have been caused by deep divisions between the coach and the players. A. believes B. is believing C. is believed D. believed 30. _____________that his parents were asleep, the boy tiptoed out of the room. A. Think B. Thinking C. Thought' D. He thinks 31. 'What _____________at this exact moment tomorrow?' 'Sorry. I'm not sure.' A. do you do B. will you do C. will you be doing D. have you done 32. Kristi forgave her twin sister____________taking her cell phone without asking. A. about B. from C. for D. with 33. What __________the meaning of this saying: "The pen is mightier than the sword"? A. does B. is C. do D. are 34. _____________being given a teaching place at the University of Paris, Dr. Albert volunteered to work in Africa. BTQN 2 QUỲNH NHƯ A. Instead of B. In spite of C. In addition to D. Because of 35. The old lady was wearing a_______________. A. gold Chinese beautiful ring B. ring beautiful gold Chinese C. beautiful Chinese gold ring D. beautiful gold Chinese ring III. Choose the underlined part in each sentence that should be corrected. 36. Jackie, who isn't speaking French, wants to study it at the Adult Center. 37. The idea of to study abroad is attractive to many students. 38. After having dinner in that restaurant last night, I felt badly and my wife had to take me to the hospital. 39. Robert spent three sleepless nights to try to solve the problem. 40. J ohn’s get a pay raise will make him happy. IV. Choose the item (A, B, C or D) that best completes the unfinished statement (or best answers the question) about each passage. Soccer Soccer is a kind of sport played by sides of 11 players with around ball. The ball may not be handle during play except by the goalkeepers. A soccer player must learn many kinds of footwork. Trapping, dribbling, and passing are there of the basics. Trapping Good "ball control" depends on this "skill". The ball doesn't always land at a player's feet. Often, it will bounce or come from high up. The ball must be brought to the ground and controlled right away. Usually, a player uses a foot or leg to trap the ball. . Dribbling The inside or outside of either foot can be used. When dribbling, the ball is tapped along with the foot. However, players should never let the ball get away from them. In this way, players can keep going toward the goal. But if the ball is tapped too hard, the player may lose the ball. It's better for a player to pass quickly to a teammate instead. Passing Using this skill, it is possible to gain half the field with one kick. But when faced with an opponent, the ball should be passed only a snort distance. A player should pass to a teammate only a few meters away. The ball is passed into open space ahead of the teammate. Then, the player runs past the opponent to receive the ball back. 41. What is true of trapping? A. Players must only use the sides of their feet. B. Players must kick the ball into open space. C. Players must bring the ball down and control it. D. Players should dribble only for a short while. 42. According to the passage, what should players do when faced by an opponent? A. Kick the ball toward the goal with the outside of the foot B. kick the ball across the field C. Kick the ball into the open space in front of a teammate D. Wrestle with the opponent BTQN 3 QUỲNH NHƯ 43. Which of the following is a basic soccer skill? A. Receiving B. Scoring C. Goal keeping D. Passing 44. The word "skill" as used in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by which of the following? A. Talent B. Pass C. Reason D. Ability 45. The expression "boll control" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to A. kicking the ball B. directing the ball C. getting points with the bal D. running with the ball V. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best {its each space in the following passage. Hooliganism Hooligans are people who cause trouble at sporting events. They are fans who like to cause fights. They often damage the area around a sports match. The term "hooligan" (46)__________used in a London police report in 1898. This violence has a long history. In 532 AD, thousands of people died in fights that lasted a week. They were started by fans at a race. In modern times, soccer has had the most problems with fan violence. This has been (47) ______________on since the 1950s in England. Italy has had a (48)____________ problem. This sport violence has spread to other countries. It has made it difficult for non-violent fans to enjoy sports in a safe way. The violence also (49)________it difficult for shops around soccer fields to open safely. They have strict (50)_________to punish fans that cause trouble. 46. A. was first B. first was C. firstly was D. at first was 47. A. happening B. taking C. occurring D. going 48. A. same B. like C. similar D. alike 49. A. makes B. causes C. allows D. lets 50. A. rules B. principles C. laws D. discipli nes BTQN 4 . University of Paris, Dr. Albert volunteered to work in Africa. BTQN 2 QUỲNH NHƯ A. Instead of B. In spite of C. In addition to D. Because of 35. The old. QUỲNH NHƯ Unit 12: WATER SPORTS I. PRONUNCIATION Choose the word whose main stress is put syllable from that of the others in the group.