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THEME 1 EXERCISES

ENGLISH A. Circle the correct words in the sentences below.

1. A hobby does not have to cost much; certain activities, such as running or hiking, are quite affordable / incredible.
2. The chess players become extremely beneficial / competitive as everyone tries hard to win and display their
strategic skills.

3. A safety helmet and a life jacket are dedicated / essential for rafting; not wearing them can greatly increase
the risk of injury.
4. Gathering with your loved ones and playing board games is a numerous / prevalent pastime in the wintertime.
5. Fitness enthusiasts must cope with the challenges of intense / trivial training in order to gain strength and
endurance.
6. The actors rehearse occasionally / diligently until they perfect their lines and performances for a successful
stage production.
7. The discussion about Sunday plans goes around different activities, but ultimately / gradually, everyone
agrees to go camping.
8. The dance instructor shows the steps repeatedly / briefly to ensure everyone in the class learns the
choreography.
9. After enough practice, skating skills improve firmly / significantly, and skaters perform more confidently on the ice.
10. For their weekend hike, the group perfectly / arbitrarily chooses a route from the map because they love the
excitement of an unplanned adventure.

B. Complete the sentences with the words given below.
accomplishment capability concern

confidence facility occupation promise

requirement rivalry substitute

1. Wearing a helmet and safety gear is the main _____________ for rock climbing to make the experience less
risky.
2. Meghan wants to choose photography as her _____________ so she can turn her passion for images into a
fulfilling career.
3. The summer camp aims to increase children’s _____________ to work together with team-building games and
activities.
4. The team celebrated their great _____________ with a colourful parade through the city streets after they won
the world championship.

5. The sauna is a first-class _____________ that the fitness club offers only to its members at no additional cost.
6. After a month of regular dancing classes, Hugo gained _____________; now, he feels sure of himself when he
dances at social events.

7. Jessica’s brother kept his _____________ and came to watch his sister live on stage during the school play.
8. During the match, Jake had to leave the field because of an injury, and his friend Tom became the
_____________ and took his position.

9. There has always been a big _____________ between the two tennis players, so they did their best to win the
tournament’s final match.
10. The director’s main _____________ is not making money from the film but telling a meaningful story to touch the
audience’s hearts.

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