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THEME 15 SPORTS

Multiple Choice

7. Choose the irrelevant sentence in the paragraph. 10. Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
(I) Gymnastics involves doing flips and spins on different Even though Gustav …… for almost a decade now,
pieces of equipment like bars and floor mats. (II) Gymnasts he …… all his free time playing football.
must be in complete control of their bodies because even a
small mistake can cause injury. (III) Despite the challenges, A) dives / has spent
B) has been diving / spends
many gymnasts find the sport to be incredibly rewarding and
enjoyable. (IV) They also need to train hard to get better at C) has dived / spent
their acts and perform at their best. (V) Therefore, gymnastics D) will dive / used to spend
is a tough sport that requires players to put in a lot of time and E) is diving / has been spending
effort.

A) I B) II C) III D) IV E) V

8. Choose the correct option to complete the sentence. 11. Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
My sister has been playing tennis since her childhood, Ron …… in the garden at the moment; he …… flowers
but …… all morning.

A) she has won several local and regional tournaments. A) has been working / is planting
B) it is no surprise that she has become an accomplished B) has worked / plants
player. C) will work / planted
C) she finds it to be a great way to stay active and D) works / has planted
healthy. E) is working / has been planting
D) it must be in her genes, as both our parents are
tennis players.
E) she still struggles with her backhand stroke.

9. Choose the option that cannot complete the sentence. 12. Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
I have always been fond of outdoor activities, …… Janice …… at the same address since she …… to the
city.
A) for I also enjoy spending time indoors watching films.
B) yet I have recently discovered the joy of indoor A) has been living / moved
workouts. B) is living / has moved
C) and being in nature helps me to relax and recharge. C) has lived / used to move
D) but I am a bit hesitant to try extreme sports like D) lives / is moving
skydiving. E) will live / moves
E) so hiking has become one of my favourite pastimes.

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