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END-OF-THEME TEST 2

For the questions 1–10, choose the best word
or expression to fill the space.

1. Extreme sports provide an excellent way to 6. Some researchers discovered a correlation
build physical strength and mental ----, which between increased screen time and a decline
are key skills to cope with any difficult events in sleep quality; however, they were unable to
in life. ---- affirm that the digital realm posed a threat
A) precision B) sensation to one’s mental well-being.
A) skilfully B) unanimously
C) resilience D) inception
C) cautiously D) possibly
E) resolution
E) delicately

2. In today’s fast-paced world, hiking offers 7. The indoor activity market is constantly
a much‑needed ‑‑‑‑, allowing individuals evolving as more and more individuals look
to disconnect from the outside world and for entertaining and educational pastimes to
reconnect with themselves and nature. ---- in the comfort of their own homes.
A) phenomenon B) schedule A) undertake B) attend
C) passion D) respite C) encounter D) pursue
E) reduction E) overcome

3. ‑‑‑‑ video games offer players a sense of 8. Many game developers offer their games
presence, allowing them to feel as if they are for free with the revenue generated through
really inside the game world using various in-game purchases and advertising, thereby
techniques, such as realistic graphics and allowing a wider audience to ---- those games.
dynamic sound effects. A) achieve B) release
A) Recreational B) Colossal C) prevent D) forbid

C) Immersive D) Affordable E) access
E) Altered

4. Whether it is through rudimentary activities 9. Outdoor recreational activities ‑‑‑‑ the
like board games or more ---- pursuits like physical, mental, and social needs of
coding workshops, there is something for individuals, especially those who are feeling
everyone to enjoy when it comes to hobbies. overwhelmed and looking for a break from
A) intricate B) adequate their busy lives.
A) result in B) add to
C) realistic D) hectic
C) take over D) run off
E) efficient
E) cater for

5. Hobbies can provide people with complete 10. During the pandemic, many individuals could
pleasure, but if they find an activity that ---- ---- the benefits of online learning courses
suits their personalities and interests, they over traditional methods due to the absence
will enjoy it even more. of additional costs, such as transportation.
A) genuinely B) annually A) account for B) figure out
C) inevitably D) gradually C) take over D) run into
E) collaboratively E) fit in
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