Unit 8 - Đọc hiểu & Từ vựng: A sports star

4/10/2023 5:58:00 PM

Read the following passage then choose the best answer to each question below.

Sports stars have fantastic careers. One such sports star is Serena Williams, a professional tennis player who participates in competitions and tournaments that take place all around the world over two decades.

Williams has won numerous competitions and tournaments, including 23 Grand Slam singles titles, which is the most by any player in the Open Era. To prepare for these competitions, she has to train in gyms and practice different exercises such as aerobics to keep fit and stay sporty. She always uses top-of-the-line equipment during her matches. She always tried and never missed a single opportunity to achieve great things and leave a lasting impact on the world of sports.

Williams is a fantastic player who always gives her best on the court, and her fans always give her congratulation as she scores to win in each competition.

What is the main idea of the text? 

  • How to be a tennis player
  • The career of a sports star
  • The opportunities of a tennis player
  • The sport competitions and tournaments

How long has Williams been in her tennis career?

  • for less than 10 years
  • for 15 years
  • for more than 20 years
  • for 5 years

What is TRUE about Williams according to the text?

  • No tennis player in the Open Era has won more Grand Slam singles titles than her.
  • She did not want to pursue professional karate when she was a young girl.
  • She keeps changing the top-of-the-line equipment in each match.
  • Her victories encouraged her fan over the world to the court.

The word "fit" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to _____.

  • slight
  • slim
  • weak
  • healthy

What can be inferred about Williams from the text?

  • She was born with talents in different sports.
  • She spends most money on the equipment.
  • She is a hard-working and dedicated athlete.
  • She never tries new exercises or extra practices.

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Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.

The spelling was intense, with many talented participants. (COMPETE)

Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.

The team received from their coach after a great performance. (CONGRATULATE)

Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.

The gym has a variety of for weightlifting and cardio exercises. (EQUIP)

Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.

Sarah has a appearance and enjoys participating in various outdoor activities. (SPORT)

Drag and drop to comple the sentences.

1. The is usually packed in the mornings with people trying to get their workout in before work.

2. My doctor recommended doing to improve my cardiovascular health.

3. The winner of the tennis will receive a trophy and a cash prize.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The view from the top of the mountain was fantastic, it took my breath away.

  • great
  • boring
  • strange
  • usual

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The film festival will take place in October and I really want to join in.

  • leave
  • happen
  • depart
  • arrive

He had a successful _____ as a musician, releasing several albums that topped the charts.

  • job
  • work
  • career
  • hobby

Tom always tries to _____ a goal in every football game that he plays.

  • train
  • score
  • lose
  • run