Test yourself 3 - Đọc hiểu & Từ vựng

4/12/2023 5:30:00 PM

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

There is a strange sport introduced in the TV guide. It is called an "eating competition" in which participants compete to see who can eat the most of a particular food in a set amount of time. This funny sport has become popular in recent years and appeared on TV channels as a talent show.

This sport also requires training and strategies. Contestants have to pace themselves and use their bodies to maximize their consumption speed, so they participate in many sporty activities such as the gym, marathons and aerobics to stay fit. Some people even turn it into a career and spend all their time preparing for every tournament that takes place.

Competitive eating is an educational experience for many people. It also provides entertainment for viewers, the same as comedy, cartoons, or any other shows. If you come across it, try to watch and see the way the contestants compete and score to be the best. Congratulations to the winner!

What is the main topic of the text?

  • The benefits of watching competitive eating
  • The popularity of a common talent show on TV
  • The introduction of an unusual sport on TV show

The word "they" in paragraph 2 refers to _____.

  • contestants
  • bodies
  • strategies

The idiom "take place" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _____.

  • to participate in
  • to happen or occur
  • to improve or learn

What can be inferred about people who take part in eating competition?

  • 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.

According to text, what is the benefit of the competitive eating program for viewers?

  • It brings amusement and relaxation.
  • It increases competitive experience.
  • It improves academic performance.

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.