Câu Read the following passage and then choose the correct answers There are many different kinds of sports that are undertaken by a wide variety of different people Some people sport for their career and other people purely sport for enjoyment and recreation Some sports, like cricket, require the use of a lot of equipment, while others need very little in order to successfully play a game in that sport Some people use public playing fields to play sport for free, while other sports such as squash, tennis, badminton and table tennis are usually paid for on an hourly basis in the comfort of a local leisure centre Most sports are played with a round object often known as a ball Some sports use more than one ball and snooker is one of the unique sports that make use of a number of balls while being played The game itself is often controlled by an impartial individual known as an umpire in cricket and a referee in sports like football and rugby Most sports have a duration of not more than a few hours, however some athletic tournaments can last for up to a week and a game of cricket can be five days in duration before a winner is announced Some people prefer to watch sport This can either be done by going to a stadium, a local leisure centre, park or on the television It is often cheaper to watch sport from the comfort of a person’s home than to visit the stadium or a special event Some sports, such as football and cricket, are really popular in the United Kingdom but not in the USA In the USA people often play basketball and baseball However, most countries put aside time to compete in world sporting events such as the football world cup or the Olympics, which occur every four years Nowadays, people who suffer from any kind of disability are also encouraged to participate in sport and most sport equipment is adapted to suit the needs of a disabled person This means sport is something that can be enjoyed no matter the physical ability of the person The para-olympics takes place a week after the main event and it is equally popular Participation in sporting activity is encouraged by doctors and at schools given the beneficial impact it has on the health of the individual that participates, and it is for this reason and the competitive nature of individuals that sport remains a very popular activity worldwide Question Which sport requires the use of a lot of equipment? A Football B Athletics C Cricket D Rugby Question What sport is popular in the United Kingdom? A Baseball B Cricket C Basketball D Athletics Question What sport is popular in the United States? A Cricket B Baseball C Football D Squash Question What sport can last longer than a day in duration? A Football B Baseball C Rugby D Cricket Question How often is the Olympics held? A Every year B Every two years C Every four years D Every day Câu Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions Baseball evolved from a number of different ball-and stick games (paddle ball, trap ball, one-old-cat, rounders, and town ball) originating in England As early as the American Revolution It was noted that troops played “baseball” in their free time In 1845 Alexander Cartwright formalized the New York Knickerbockers' version of the game: a diamond shaped infield, with bases ninety feet apart, three strikers – you're – out, batter out on a caught ball, three outs per inning, a nine man team “The New York Game” spread rapidly, replacing earlier localized forms From its beginnings, baseball was seen as a way of satisfying the recreational needs of an increasingly urban – industrial society At its inception it was it was played by and for gentlemen A club might consists of 40 members The president would appoint two captains who would choose teams from among the members Games were played on Monday and Thursday afternoons, with the losers often providing a lavish evening's entertainments for the winners During the 1850- 70 period the game was changing, however, with increasing commercialism (charging admission), under – the – table payments to exceptional to players, and gambling on the outcome of games By 1868 it was said that a club would have their regular professional ten, an amateur first - nine, and their “muffins” (the gently duffers who once ran the game) Beginning with the first openly all – salaried team Cincinnati‟s Red Stocking Club In 1869, the 1870- 1890 period saw the complete professionalization of baseball, including formation of the National Association of Professional baseball players in 1871 The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs was formed in 1876, run by business-minded investors in joint-stock company clubs The 1880s has been called Major League Baseball‟s “Golden Age” Profits soared, player‟s salaries rose somewhat, a season of 84 games became one of 132, a weekly periodical “The sporting News” came into being, wooden stadiums with double-deck stands replaced open fields, and the standard refreshment became hot dogs, soda pop and peanuts In 1900 the Western League based in the growing cities of the Mid-west proclaimed itself the American League Question 6: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a feature of the 1880s “Golden Age”? A wooden stadiums replaced open fields B a weekly periodical commenced C the National Association of Professional Baseball Players was formed D profits soared Question 7: The word “somewhat” is closest in meaning to A to a significant extent B to a minor extent C to not the same extent D to some extent Question 8: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? A the wealthy gentlemen who first played baseball, later needed to find another recreational opportunity if they did not want to mix with other or become a “muffin” B hot dogs would not have become as popular as they did, without the professionalism and commercialism that develop in baseball C the “New York “spread rapidly because it was better formalized D business – minded investors were only interested in profits Question 9: The word “inception” is closest in meaning to A requirements B beginning C insistence D rules Question 10: The word “lavish “ is closest in meaning to A prolonged B very generous C grand D extensive Question 11: Where in the passage does the author first mention payments to players? A “The New York Game” spread rapidly, replacing earlier localized forms From its beginnings, baseball was seen as a way of satisfying the recreational needs of an increasingly urban – industrial society At its inception it was it was played by and for gentlemen B The president would appoint two captains who would choose teams from among the members Games were played on Monday and Thursday afternoons, with the losers often providing a lavish evening‟s entertainments for the winners C During the 1850- 70 period the game was changing, however, with increasing commercialism (charging admission), under – the – table payments to exceptional to players, and gambling on the outcome of games D Profits soared, player‟s salaries rose somewhat, a season of 84 games became one of 132, a weekly periodical “The sporting News” came into being, wooden stadiums with double-deck stands replaced open fields, and the standard refreshment became hot dogs, soda pop and peanuts Question 12: What is the passage mainly about? A the origin of baseball B the commercialization of baseball C the influence of the “New York Game” on baseball D the development of baseball in the nineteenth century Question 13: Which of the following is true of the way the game was played by wealthy gentlemen at its inception? A a team might consist of 40 members B the president would choose teams from among the members C they didn‟t play on weekend D they might be called “duffers” if they didn‟t make the first nine Question 14: According to the second paragraph, all of the following are true except A commercialism became more prosperous B the clubs are smaller C outstanding players got extra income D.people gamed on the outcome of games Question 15: The word “itself” refers to A the Western League B growing cities C the Midwest D the American League Câu When I injured my back I had to take a break from my running career I decided to introduce more women to the sport, to show them how much fun it can be and to give them the confidence to get out and run I decided to start a running club for women in my area because I was annoyed by the attitude of many race organizers They complained about the lack of women in the sport but also used this as an excuse for not providing separate changing facilities I put up posters and 40 women, young and old, fit and unfit, joined All of them were attracted by the idea of losing weight but I don't think they had really thought about running before When or if they did, they had a picture of painful training They didn't think of chatting and smiling while running in beautiful places, like by a river At first they ran only for a minute - now they can run for thirty minutes They've also learned from other runners about diet and keeping fit in general I want to something for women’s running and I have had so much pleasure watching their progress - almost as much as they’ve had themselves Question 16 What is the writer's main aim in writing the text? A to describe her own running career B to complain about race organizers C to talk about women runners D to describe good running method Question 17 What would a reader find out from the text? A the best kind of places for running B how runners can avoid injuring themselves C the progress made by the women in the club D the teaching skills of the writer Question 18 What is the writer’s opinion of the runners she trained? A They were too serious B They needed encouraging, C They couldn't develop their skills D They were difficult to train Question 19 Why did the women join the running club? A to have a good time B to meet other people C to help them lose weight D to become top runners Question 20 Which of the following would be the best title for the club poster? A Discover the Pleasures of Running B Riverside Running Club for Women C Athletics Competition: How to Win D Keep Fit by Training Hard ... break from my running career I decided to introduce more women to the sport, to show them how much fun it can be and to give them the confidence to get out and run I decided to start a running club... the text? A to describe her own running career B to complain about race organizers C to talk about women runners D to describe good running method Question 17 What would a reader find out from... games became one of 132, a weekly periodical “The sporting News” came into being, wooden stadiums with double-deck stands replaced open fields, and the standard refreshment became hot dogs, soda