UNIT12 ~ WATERSPORTS Multiple Choice We were a penalty after a late tackle A rewarded B got C awarded D reserved He looked terrible this morning I think he's the penalty for all those late nights A doing B making C getting D paying The new students were just left to or swim A sink B dive C surf D float There was a record of candidates for the post A amount B deal C figure D number No booking is necessary on most departures A early B first C previous D advance Being a combat sport, karate with it the risk of injury A bears B carries C keeps D All are correct This was outside the of his experience , A level B rate C range D extension Each correct answer will two points A score B be scored C shoot D be shot All students have to the rules A follow B obey C observe D All are correct 10 Loose clothing gives you greater freedom of A act B action C movement D move 11 The referee a penalty kick A gave B awarded C set D A and B 12 He suddenly a sprint A commenced B started C broke into D B and C 13 He's just trying to his own career A advance B improve C promote D A and B 14 "The longest fish in the contest was eighteen inches long." ~ "It by Peter." A was catching B caught C was caught D catch 15 "I heard you decided to take up tennis." "Yes, I have .every day." A been played B been playing C playing D play 16 "Are we about to have dinner?" ~ "Yes, it .in the dining room." A is serving B serves C is being served D served 17 "Why is Tony in prison?" ~ "He .of robbery." A has been convicted B has been convicting C has convicted D convicted 18 "Where are Jack and Joseph?" ~ "They the boxes you asked for into the house." A have been bringing B bringing C have been brought D to bring 19 "Where's the old chicken coop?" "It by a windstorm last year.' A destroy B is destroyed C was destroyed D destroyed 20 "We're still looking for Tom." ~ "Hasn't he yet??' A been found B to find C found D being found 21 "Whatever happened to that fortune-teller?" "I don't know She around here in a long time." A hasn't seen B didn't see C hasn't been seeing D hasn't been seen 22 "Diana is a wonderfurballet dancer." ~ "She .since she was four." A has been dancing B has been danced C is dancing D was danced 23 "What a beautiful dress you're wearing!" "Thank you It especially for me by a French tailor." A is made B has made C made D was made 24 About 15,000 years ago, northern Wisconsin under ice a mile deep A buried B was burying C was buried D had buried 25 Edward was new on the job, but he quickly fit himself into the routine of the office A established B establishing C establishes D establish 26 The Mayan Indians an accurate and sophisticated calendar more than seven centuries ago A were developed B developed C are developed D have been developed 27 George is Lisa A marry with B marry to C married with D married to 28 The rescuers for their bravery and fortitude in locating the lost mountain climbers A were praised B praised C were praising D praising 29 When I woke up and looked outside, the landscape had changed The ground had been lightly with a dusting of snow during the night A covering B cover C covers D covered 30 We can't even walk in the storm Let's wait in the hallway where we'll be .the strong winds until things quiet down A protected from B protected by C protecting from D protecting by KEY II Find a suitable word for the sentences below One example has been done for you A In the distance, the sky was beginning to brighten B I brighten up at their words of encouragement C A personal letter will usually brighten up a person's day A The centre is well equipped for .and mountaineering B The centre offers activities like .and sailing and such C .is the sport of travelling in or racing a canoe A It took her a mere 20 minutes to dispose of her B The fascination of the game lies in trying to guess what your is thinking C He knocked his down three times in the first pound A The home team claimed a .but the referee told them to play on B In those days murder was always punished with the death C He walked up to the .spot and struck the ball firmly into the back of the net A Ducks were around on the river B We went .then lay in the sun to dry off C The United States won most of the track and field events Similarly, in ., the top three places went to Americans A The winning was scored by Hill B He headed the ball into an open C Our ultimate .must be the preservation of the environment A You will be .for poor spelling B He was .for time-wasting C Foul play will be severely A She didn't in the discussion B We encourage students to .fully in the running of the college C How many athletes in the race? A The team suffered a major setback when their best .was injured B The crowd booed and whistled when the .came onto the field C The Dutch will make his first appearance for Liverpool this Saturday A She holds the world .for the 100 metres B He had broken the world 100 metres C I got to work in time 10 A The troops were finally given the order to B This research has done much to our understanding of language learning C Press fast forward to .the tape 11 A This new order will mean working B The union plans to raise the issue of C They pay $150 a day plus 12 A Which has , the leopard or the tiger? B The baby's whole body was covered in small red C His jacket was covered with of mud KEY III Fill in each gap with a word from the list belowo tie - sprinted - scuba-diving - windsurfing - referee - tank individuals - foul - range - penalty - paddled - players We the canoe along the coast It was a clear .by David on the goalkeeper The company offers .as an add-on to the basic holiday price She jumped out of the car and .for the front door The match ended in a For the more energetic , we offer .and diving He was sent off for arguing with the The best ambassadors for the sport are the There is a full of activities for children 10 Currently, ticket holders pay a equal to 25% of the ticket price when they change their flight plans 11 It's a global problem - what can about it? 12 The car blew up when flames reached its fuel KEY IV Supply the correct form of the word in bold You have to be highly to well in sport these days (compete) The manager spoke to them all (individual) A back injury prevented active in any sports for a while (participate) There has been a lot of advance for her new film (public) An seat is a seat which can throw out the person flying an aircraft if they suddenly have to leave it because they are in danger (eject) She seems to regard any advice or help from me as (interfere) The information in that article is inaccurate (history) They worked in to develop the software (collaborate) They praised her for her (honest) 10 If he isn't Spanish, what is he? (nation) KEY V Fill in each gap with a suitable preposition Police ejected a number of violent protesters the hall The penalty travelling without a ticket is £200 Who is goal for Arsenal? We are .competition four other companies for the contract He pulled as hard as he could the oars He rowed us to the other side of the lake The report criticizes the government's record housing The water came our knees Each class is 45 minutes length 10 There will be an increase the range of to per cent KEY VI Fill in each gap with only one suitable word Beckham was sent off for a in the second half Contractors who fall behind schedule incur heavy financial He was the speed limit Manchester United cut through the defence to the winning goal People who such crimes aren't normal These paints can be used or in combination The is contracted to play until August The has leaked a small amount of water She never allows her personal feelings to with her work 10 The was well beyond the reach of the goalkeeper KEY VII Find the verb in each of the following sentences and write Vt if it is transitive and Vi if it is intransitive Did the news surprise you? The sun wasn't shining Ann interrupted my story Do ghosts exist? Will John come tomorrow? Mr Lee died last year Did Bob throw the ball? Sue laughed loudly An old man told the story 10 It hasn't rained lately KEY VIII Change the following active sentences to passive if possible Some of the verbs are intransitive and cannot be changed Keep the same tense Example: - A strange thing happened yesterday No change - Jackie scored the winning goal The winning goal was scored by Jackie My cat died I agree with Dr Smith's theory Dr Smith developed that theory Timmy dropped the cup The cup fell to the floor The assistant manager interviewed me It rained hard yesterday A hurricane destroyed the small fishing village Dinosaurs existed millions of years ago 10 A large vase stands in the corner of our front hallway KEY IX Change the following active sentences to passive if possible Some of the verbs are intransitive and cannot be changed Keep the same tense Include the ‘by phrase’ only if necessary The children seemed happy when they went to the zoo After class, one of the students always erases the blackboard The solution to my problem appeared to me in a dream People grow corn in Iowa Peter came here two months ago Someone made this antique table in 1734 An accident happened at the corner of Fifth and Main Avenue Someone stole my purse Someone was making coffee when I walked into the kitchen 10 Translators have translated that book into many languages 11 Jim's daughter drew that picture My son drew this one 12 The judges will judge the applicants on the basis of their originality 13 My sister's plane will arrive at 10.35 14 Is Professor Rivers teaching that course this semester? 15 When did someone invent the radio? 16 The mail carrier had already delivered the mail by the time I left for school this morning 17 When is someone going to announce the results of the contests? 18 After the concert was over, hundreds of fans surrounded the rock music star outside the theater 19 Ever since I arrived here, I have been living in the dormitory because someone told me that it was cheaper to live there than in an apartment 20 They are going to build a new hospital next year KEY X Choose the item among A, B, C or D that best answers the question about the passage: Synchronized swimming is a water sport in which contestants perform choreographed maneuvers set to music Synchronized swimming requires agility, grace, timing, musical interpretation, and overall body strength Three competitive synchronized swimming events are recognized internationally: solo, duet, and team (consisting of eight swimmers), although all three events are not always held at each competition In each event, synchronized swimmers compete in three categories: figures, technical routine, and free routine All three categories are also not always held at each competition In the figures competition, swimmers perform of a possible 20 figures, or combinations of movements A panel of judges awards points from to 10 based on the accuracy of the performance and the timing, height, stability, and control of the figures In the technical routine, the swimmers must perform a set list of elements, or combinations of figures and swimming Strokes, in a prescribed order In the free routine, swimmers can create their own choreography of figures and strokes In the technical and free routines, which can last from two to five minutes each, depending on whether they are in solo, duet, or team competition, a panel of judges awards points from to 10 in the categories of technical-merit and artistic impression Technical merit encompasses the execution, synchronization, and difficulty of the elements Artistic impression includes the choreography, musical interpretation, and manner of presentation of the performance Routines are enhanced by swimmers' use of original and expressive movements, patterns, and rhythms The scores for the figures and the routines are weighted according to a formula and combined for each competitor to determine the winner What are the synchronized swimming events recognized internationally? A Figures, technical routine, and free routine B Solo, duet, and team C A set list of elements D All are correct What categories synchronized swimmers compete in each event? A Grace, timing, musical interpretation B Choreography of figures and strokes C Figures, technical routine, and free routine D Movements, patterns, and rhythms How judges award points to the performance in the figures competition? A Based on height, stability B Based on the accuracy of the performance and the timing C Based on control of the figures D All are correct How long the technical and free routines last? A They last two minutes each B They last five minutes each C They last four minutes D It depends on whether they are in solo, duet, or team competition What does the manner of presentation of the performance belong to? A The accuracy of the performance B Technical merit C Choreography of figures and strokes D Artistic impression KEY XI Choose the item among A, B, C or D that best answers the question about the passage: Water polo originated in England during the 1870s and soon became popular in the United States It was first played in the Olympic Games as a men's exhibition sport in 1900 In 1904 it became a men's medal sport, but only the United States fielded a team In 1908 it was contested internationally at the Olympics Over the succeeding decades water polo became especially popular in Europe From approximately 1920 to 1946 the United States departed from the international rules for water polo by adopting for play a loosely inflated ball that could be gripped in one hand and carried toward the goal Opposing players usually attempted to seize the ballcarriers, wrestle them under water, and render them helpless from loss of breath This rough style of play virtually disappeared by 1946 Since that time traditional water polo has grown rapidly in North America, especially as a college sport It is particularly popular in southern California and other parts of the West Women have played water polo since the game's early days, but participation was not widespread until the 1960s In 1961 United States Water Polo established a national club championship for women It has hosted one fbr men since 1890 Women's water polo became an Olympic medal sport at the 2000 Games in Sydney, Australia Where did water originate? A In Europe B In England C In the United states D In North America When did water polo become a men's medal sport in the Olympic Games? A In 1875 B In 1900 C In 1904 D In 1908 When did the players the United States follow the same rules as in Europe? A In 1920 B In 1945 C In 1946 D In 1960 In what parts of the United States does water polo is very popular at colleges? A In the East B In the South C In the West D In the Midwest When did water polo become a women's medal sport in the Olympic Games? A In 1900 B In 1960 C In 1980 D In 2000 KEY XII Read the following passage and then choose the best answer The excitement of snorkeling in a clear sea is hard to explain to someone who hasn't done it If you expect to have the opportunity of trying it when on holiday, it is well worth bringing a snorkel if you can get hold of one Experts now recommend a separate breathing tube Many swimmers take a deep breath before diving with a snorkel This is a mistake, because it makes the body so light that you dive with difficulty It is best to take a couple of deep breaths and then a normal relaxed breath in order to breathe in enough for the dive Don't take repeated deep breaths before diving because this can lead to a shortage of oxygen, which causes unconsciousness with warning The backs of many snorkellers get badly burnt, for the snorkellers are so involved in the world below they forget about the dangers of sunburn The sea does not protect your back from the rays of the sun, and it is best to wear a T-shirt Snorkellers should also consider wearing shoes (or slippers), which may protect their feet from cuts from sharp rocks which can easily become infected What does the writer find difficult about snorkelling? A Doing it in tropical seas B Explaining the technique to a beginner C Doing it for the first time D Describing how exciting it can be Why is taking a deep breath before diving a mistake? A You will not be able to dive deeply enough B You will not be able to float properly C You will use up too much oxygen D You will lose consciousness The general impression of snorkelling the writer gives is that A it is extremely dangerous B most swimmers can learn to it C you have to buy special clothes in order to it D many people who it suffer from oxygen shortage KEY XIII Choose the correct sentence among A, B, C or D which has the same meaning as the given one Your refusal to attend the party made everyone sad A Everyone felt sad attending the party B Everyone felt sad when you refused to attend the party C Your attendance at the party made everyone feel sad D You made everyone sad about your refusal to throw the party Mr Smith is now the fifth wealthiest man in this city A Mr Smith is wealthier than five people in this city B No one in this city has more wealth than Mr Smith C Mr Smith is the wealthiest one in this city D Only four people in this city are wealthier than Mr Smith California attracted people from many countries when gold was discovered in 1848 A Discovered in 1848, gold was attractive to people in California B Discovered in California in 1848, gold attracted people from many countries there C Gold in California was discovered in 1848 after many people came here D When people are attracted to California, they discovered gold in 1848 Were it not for the money, this job wouldn't be worthwhile A The only thing that makes this job worthwhile is the money B This job is rewarding at all C This job offers a poor salary D Although the salary is poor, the job is worthwhile As soon as he arrived at the airport, he called home A Calling home, he said that he had arrived at the airport B No sooner had he arrived at the airport than he called home C He arrived at the airport sooner than he had expected D He arrived at the airport and called me to take him home I like Robinson Crusoe He is the main character in a book by Daniel Defoe A I like Robinson Crusoe because he is the main character in a book by Daniel Defoe B I like Robinson Crusoe, who is the main character in a book by Daniel Defoe C I like Robinson Crusoe and who is the main character in a book by Daniel Defoe D I like Robinson Crusoe, who are the main character in a book by Daniel Defoe There was a hurricane in August 1992 over West Africa This hurricane was named Andrew A There was a hurricane who was named Andrew in August 1992 over West Africa B There was a hurricane what was named Andrew in August 1992 over West Africa C There was a hurricane which was named Andrew in August 1992 over West Africa D There was a hurricane whom was named Andrew in August 1992 over West Africa There are a lot of people The people like to things together A There are a lot of people whom like to things together B There are a lot of people who like to things together C There are a lot of people who like things together D There are a lot of people like to things together Sue lives in a house The house is opposite my house A Sue lives in a house where is opposite my house B Sue lives in a house which is opposite my house C Sue lives in a house who is opposite my house D Sue lives in a house and which is opposite my house 10 The plants may develop differently The plants grow on that island A The plants which grows on that island may develop differently B The plants which grow on that island may develop differently C The plants grow on that island may develop differently D The plants which grow that island may develop differently KEY XIV Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it 1 Keeping calm is the secret of passing your driving test As long as If you missed the programme you can't really judge Unless you Although he was not guilty, they executed him In spite of While I strongly disapprove of your behaviour, I will help you this time Despite my Is it essential to meet your aunt at the station? Does you aunt ? It won't make any difference if it rains because we'll still go We'll still go Don't you wish you could get out more in the evening? Don't you get fed .? It's nobody's fault that the meeting was cancelled Nobody I write to him almost every day Hardly 10 Mary told the police about the burglary Mary reported XV Write complete sentences, using the words or phrases given Wakeboarding/boardsport It/ create/ from/ combination/ water skiing/ snow boarding/ surfing techniques Before/it/call/wakeboarding/it/call/skurfmg As in water skiing/ rider/ tow/ behind a boat Beginners/ start/ slower speeds/ as 18mph/ shorter ropes More experienced wakeboarders/ use faster speeds/ as 25mph/ but use longer ropes/ up/ 85 ft long Instead/ using skis/ rider/ ride a single board/ known/ a snowboard or skateboard Water skiing/ sport and recreational activity/ and/ popular/ many countries around the world Rivers, lakes, and sheltered bays/ all popular/ water skiing 10 Standard water skis/ originally made of wood/ but now/ usually constructed out of fibreglass-based composites KEY The End Notes Mayan Indians = The Maya people (sometimes Mayans) are a group of Indigenous peoples of Mesoamerica They inhabit southern Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador and Honduras The overarching term "Maya" is a collective designation to include the peoples of the region that share some degree of cultural and linguistic heritage; however, the term embraces many distinct populations, societies, and ethnic groups that each have their own particular traditions, cultures, and historical identity Mayan Indians Snorkellers Daniel Defoe Robinson Crusoe Robinson Crusoe is a novel by Daniel Defoe, first published on 25 April 1719 The first edition credited the work's protagonist Robinson Crusoe as its author, leading many readers to believe he was a real person and the book a travelogue of true incidents ANSWER KEY 12 I Multiple Choice C D A 4, D D B C A D 10 C 11.D 12 D 13 D 14 C 15 B 16 C 17 C 18.A 19 C 20 A 21 D 22 A 23 D 24 C 25 A 16 B 27 D 28 A 29 D 30 A II Find a word canoeing opponent penalty swimming goal penalized participate player record 10.advance 11 overtime 12 spots III Gap-fill paddled foul scuba-diving sprinted tie windsurfing referee players range 10 penalty 11 individuals 12 tank IV Word formation competitive individually participation publicity ejection interference historically collaboration honesty 10 nationality BACK V Prepositions from for in in-with on over on above in 10 in VI Gap-filling foul penalties breaking score commit individually player tank interfere 10 shot VII Transitive or intransitive verbs Vt Vi Vt Vi Vi Vi Vt Vi Vt 10 Vi VIII Passive or not BACK No change No change That theory was developed by Dr Smith The cup was dropped by Timmy No change I was interviewed by the assistant manager No change The small fishing village was destroyed by a hurricane No change 10 No change IX Passive voice BACK No change After class, the blackboard is always erased by one of the students No change Corn is grown in Iowa No change This antique table was made in 1734 No change My purse was stolen Coffee was being made when I walked into the kitchen 10 That book has been translated into many languages by translators 11 That picture was drawn by Jim's daughter This one was drawn by my son 12 The applicants will be judged on the basis of their originality by the judges 13 No change 14 Is that course being taught by Professor Rivers this semester? 15 When was the radio invented? 16 The mail had already been delivered by.the mail carrier by the time I left for school this morning 17 When is the results of the contests going to be announced? 18 After the concert was over, the rock music star was surrounded by hundreds of fans outside the theater 19 Ever since arrived here, I have been living in the dormitory because I was told that it was cheaper to live there than in an apartment 20 A new hospital is going to be built next year X Reading - multiple choice B C D D D XL Reading - multiple choice B C C C D XII Reading D A B BACK XIII Transformation B D B A B B C B B 10 B XIV Sentence Transformation As long as you (can) keep calm, you'll pass your driving test Unless you watched the programme, you can't really judge In spHe of not being guilty/being innocent, he was executed Despite my strong disapproval of your behaviour, I will help you this time Does your aunt need meeting at the station? We'll still go whether it rains or not Don't you get fed up with staying at home in the evening? Nobody is responsible for the cancellation of the meeting Hardly did a day pass without my writing to him 10 Mary reported the burglary to the police BACK XV Sentence building Wakeboarding is a boardsport It was created from a combination of water skiing, snow boarding and surfing techniques Before it was called wakeboarding it was called skurfing As in water skiing, the rider is towed behind a boat Beginners start at slower speeds such as 18mph with shorter ropes More experienced wakeboarders use faster speeds such as 25 mph, but use longer ropes up to 85 ft long Instead of using skis, the rider rides a single board, known as a snowboard or skateboard Water skiing is a sport and recreational activity and is popular in many countries around the world Rivers, lakes, and sheltered bays are all popular for water skiing 10 Standard water skis were originally made of wood but now are usually constructed out of fibreglass-based composites To Top ... Women's water polo became an Olympic medal sport at the 2000 Games in Sydney, Australia Where did water originate? A In Europe B In England C In the United states D In North America When did water. .. other parts of the West Women have played water polo since the game's early days, but participation was not widespread until the 1960s In 1961 United States Water Polo established a national club... became a men's medal sport, but only the United States fielded a team In 1908 it was contested internationally at the Olympics Over the succeeding decades water polo became especially popular in