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THEME 15 SPORTS

Multiple Choice

1. Which of the following is true according to the 4. Choose the correct option to complete the dialogue.
paragraph?
Aiden : Hey, have you been working out lately?
Canoeing is a popular outdoor activity that involves paddling Linda : Yeah, I’ve been hitting the gym every day.
a canoe through waterways. You can do this sport in calm Aiden : That’s great! How do you feel?
lakes, flowing rivers, or even in the open sea. It requires Linda : ……
teamwork, balance, and coordination between the paddlers. Aiden : I know what you mean. I recently started playing
It is a great way to stay fit and enjoy the outdoors at the same football again, and I’ve seen a huge improvement in
time. Canoeing can be a fun and rewarding experience for my endurance.
anyone who loves the outdoors.
A) I’m just trying to stay consistent with my workout
A) Canoeing is not a fun and rewarding experience if you routine, and I hope to see progress soon.
also love indoors. B) My clothes are fitting better; I still have a long way to
B) One can do canoeing in flowing rivers and the open go to reach my fitness goals, though.
sea. C) To be honest, I haven’t felt much of a difference yet,
C) Teamwork and coordination have always been but I know it takes time to see results.
unnecessary for canoeing. D) Amazing! I have not only lost weight, but
D) You can only do canoeing in calm lakes and I have so much more energy throughout the
fast-moving rivers. day.
E) Canoeing has recently lost its popularity as an E) I’m starting to see some results already; it’s
outdoor activity. been a really positive experience so far.

2. Choose the correct option to complete the dialogue. 5. Which of the following is the correct order of the
Zac : Hey, have you ever tried skydiving? sentences in the dialogue?
Lee : …… I. For almost three years now.
Zac : It’s not as scary as you think. Once you’re up there, II. It really shows. You’ve improved a lot.
the view is amazing.
III. Yes, I’ve been taking lessons twice a week.
Lee : I don’t know; it still sounds too dangerous for me. IV. How long have you been playing tennis?
Zac : There are really strict safety measures in place, and V. That’s a long time. Have you been taking any lessons?
you have an instructor with you who guides you
every step of the way. A) I – II – IV – V – III
B) V – IV – I – II – III
A) No way! I could never jump out of a plane.
C) IV – I – V – III – II
B) No, I haven’t, yet it looks thrilling. What about you? D) II – I – V – III – IV
C) Not yet, but it’s definitely on my bucket list. E) I – V – II – IV – III
D) Well, I’ve always been interested in trying it
out.
E) Yes, it’s one of the most exhilarating
experiences I’ve ever had.

3. Which of the following is the correct order of the 6. Choose the irrelevant sentence in the paragraph.
sentences in the dialogue? (I) In recent years, zorbing has become a popular outdoor
adventure sport. (II) It includes rolling downhill inside a large,
I. Oh, really? Have you ever fallen off the skateboard? clear plastic ball. (III) These spheres, also named Zorbs,
II. Well, I’ve always admired the skill and freedom of come in different sizes and can hold one or two people at a
skateboarders. time. (IV) You can go zorbing on grassy hills or snowy slopes,
III. Have you been trying any extreme sports lately? but you should always follow the rules and directions. (V)
IV. What made you want to give it a try? They are full of air with a safety strap inside, and they can hit
V. Yeah, a few times, but it’s part of the learning process. high speeds and give thrill-seekers an exciting experience.
VI. Yes, I’ve been practising skateboarding for the past
month. A) I B) II C) III D) IV E) V
A) III – V – IV – II – VI – II
B) VI – I – II – IV – V – III
C) IV – VI – II – I – III – V
D) II – I – VI – IV – V – III
E) III – VI – I – V – IV – II

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