Test yourself 3 - Đọc hiểu & Từ vựng

4/12/2023 5:30:00 PM

Read the following text and choose the best answer to each question.


A TV guide introduces a strange sport called an "eating competition." In this competition, participants try to eat the most of a particular food within a set time limit. This unusual sport has become popular in recent years and now appears on TV channels, sometimes as a talent show.

This sport requires both training and strategy. Contestants must pace themselves and use special techniques to maximize their eating speed. To stay fit, they participate in many athletic activities, such as working out at the gym, running marathons, and doing aerobics. Some people even make it a career, spending all their time preparing for tournaments that take place.

For many viewers, competitive eating is a form of entertainment, similar to comedies or cartoons. It can be interesting to watch how the contestants compete to be the best.

What is the main topic of the text?
  • The benefits of watching competitive eating
  • The training methods of competitive eaters
  • An introduction to an unusual sport
  • The popularity of a specific talent show
The word "they" in paragraph 2 refers to _____.
  • contestants
  • bodies
  • strategies
  • channels

The phrase "take place" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.

  • report
  • happen
  • design
  • protect

What can we learn about contestants in eating competitions? 

  • They are not very good at any other sports.
  • They make great efforts to prepare for tournaments.
  • They are able to consume various strange types of food.
  • They don't need to practice before competing.

According to the text, why do many people watch competitive eating?

  • It brings amusement and relaxation.
  • It increases competitive experience.
  • It improves academic performance.
  • It helps them learn eating techniques.

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

The basketball player scored 30 points in the game and helped his team win.

  • kept
  • missed
  • lost
  • got

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

The two teams will compete against each other in the championship game.

  • conflict
  • battle
  • agree
  • calm

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

I watched a funny movie with my friends and we laughed a lot. 

  • serious
  • boring
  • exciting
  • interesting

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

Being fit not only improves your physical health but also your mental well-being.

  • slim
  • weak
  • strong
  • small

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

I'm excited to enter the dance next week and show off my moves. (COMPETE)

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

The new software helped the students to learn and understand the concepts easily. (EDUCATE)

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

Sarah's outfit and sneakers show that she is ready for a morning jog in the park. (SPORT)

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

I am grateful for many on my birthday from my family and friends. (CONGRATULATE)

Match the words with their definitions.

: a room or hall with equipment for doing physical exercise

: a long running race of about 42 kilometres or 26 miles

: Physical exercises to become stronger, often done with music

Match the words with their definitions.

: a competition to find the best singer, dancer, or other entertainer that is performed as a show on a stage

: a type of film, play, or book that is intentionally funny either in its characters or its action

: a TV programme or short film, usually a funny one, made using characters and images that are drawn rather than real

Millions of _____ watch the Super Bowl on TV every year.

  • viewers
  • audiences
  • spectators
  • seers

The local soccer _____ is happening next month and many teams are preparing for it.

  • festival
  • concert
  • tournament
  • exhibition

Before watching TV, I always check the TV _____ to see what programs are on tonight.

  • signal
  • guide
  • set
  • book

The championship will _____ next month and all the athletes are excited to participate. 

  • take place
  • take off
  • take after
  • take away

Read the text and choose the best answer to fill in the blanks.

Da Nang is one of the most developed cities in Viet Nam with a lot of beautiful beaches. This is a wonderful place for those love seas and enjoy fresh air. Life here is not so busy as that Ho Chi Minh City. It is not only a beautiful city but also a/an place to live in. Every evening, after work, you easily catch the sight of families riding to the beach, leaving their motorbikes on the seaside and jumping into the water. They are not afraid of their motorbikes. They believe that their vehicles will still be there when they come back.