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Some people argue that the pressures on international sportsmen and sportswomen kill the essence of sport—the pursuit of personal excellence. Children kick a football around for fun. When they get older and play for local school teams, they become competitive but they still enjoy playing. However, the individual representing his/her country cannot afford to think about enjoying him/herself; he has to think only about winning. He/She is responsible for an entire nation’s hope, dreams and reputation.
A good example is the football World Cup. Football is the world’s most important sport. It is even more important now that the United States is seriously taking it up. Winning the World Cup is perhaps the summit of international sporting success. Mention “Argentina” to someone and chances are that he/she’ll think of football. In a sense, winning the World Cup “puts Argentina on the map.”
Sports fans and supporters get quite irrational about the World Cup. People in England felt that their country was somehow important after they won in 1966. Years ago thousands of Scots sold their cars, and even their houses, and spent all their money travelling to Argentina, where the finals were played.
So, am I arguing that international competition kills the idea of sport? Certainly not! Do the Argentineans really believe that because eleven of their men proved the most skillful at football, their nation is in every way better than all others? Not really. But it’s nice to know that you won, and that in one way at least your country is best.
53. According to the passage, the United States .
(A) has begun to give much attention to football
(B) is fond of playing football
(C) has won the football World Cup
(D) is getting sick of football
54. In the second paragraph, the word “summit” means the
(A) highest point
(B) mountain top
(C) award
(D) summary
55. According to the passage, if a sportsman only thinks about winning, he will .
(A) fail to succeed
(B) be successful
(C) lose enjoyment
(D) be irrational
56. What is the author’s attitude towards international games?
(A) Nations that meet on a football field are unlikely to meet on a battlefield.
(B) Nations that win the football World Cup are regarded as best in all aspects.
(C) Nations that win in international games prove best on the sports field at least.
(D) Nations that give much attention to international competitions are world-famous in many ways.
1. In his latest book he predicted that little people would die of radiation poisoning. → few
2. Before he died, he had sold his house, wrote a will, and set up a trust fund. → written
3. It was so warm weather that we went to the swimming pool. → such
4. We wanted to go on vacation, but we had few money. → little
5. You'd better read those kind of books because they are fascinating and helpful. → kinds
6. The house on the corner has burned down last night. → in
7. Gerald explained that the reason he was late was because he had had car trouble. → that
8. Mary found a dress in the corner shop that fitted her perfect. → perfectly
9. It looked like a terrible accident, but everyone in the car was alright.
10. Nowadays much women are becoming lawyers.
11. A ''knock-out'' is where a person is rendered unconscious by a blow.
12. Good and bad people can be found anywheres in the world.
13. Do you find the United States much different than your country?
14. None of the shoes on sale in that store fit me.
15. The sofa was big enough as to seat four people comfortably.
16. The stars are so farther from the earth that we cannot see most of them.
17. Jogging is more vigorous exercise than to play golf.
1. In his latest book he predicted that little people would die of radiation poisoning. → few
2. Before he died, he had sold his house, wrote a will, and set up a trust fund. → written
3. It was so warm weather that we went to the swimming pool. → such
4. We wanted to go on vacation, but we had few money. → little
5. You'd better read those kind of books because they are fascinating and helpful. → kinds
6. The house on the corner has burned down last night. → in
7. Gerald explained that the reason he was late was because he had had car trouble. → that
8. Mary found a dress in the corner shop that fitted her perfect. → perfectly
9. It looked like a terrible accident, but everyone in the car was alright. → all right
10. Nowadays much women are becoming lawyers. → many
11. A ''knock-out'' is where a person is rendered unconscious by a blow.
→ A "knock-out" is "a blow that causes unconsciousness" (không dùng is where để xác định nghĩa của từ)
12. Good and bad people can be found anywheres in the world. → any where
13. Do you find the United States much different than your country? → from
14. None of the shoes on sale in that store fit me. → câu này đúng, ko có chỗ nào sai
15. The sofa was big enough as to seat four people comfortably. → bỏ as
16. The stars are so farther from the earth that we cannot see most of them. → far
17. Jogging is more vigorous exercise than to play golf. → playing
1.i usually enjoy attending productions without a good reason.......she had been told that it was critical that she be there A.despite B.despite the fact that C.even D.however
2.Some snakes are poisonous,........others are harmless A.but B.so C.for D.despite
3.Most 15th century Europeans believed that the world was flat and that a ship could conceivably sail off the end of earth.____,many sailors of the time refused to venture forth with explorers into unknown waters. A.due to the fact that B.nevertheless C.therefore D.whereas
4.A box is square,whereas...... A.a rectangle has four sides B.my village has a town square in the center C.we use envelopes for letters D.a circle is round
5.While some parts of the world get an abundance of rain,others......A.are warm and humid B.are cold and wet C.get little or none D.get a lot
6.In some nations coffee is the favourite beverage while......A.i like tea B.tea has caffeine C.in others it is tea D.tea has caffeine,too
7.Some people like cream and sugar in their coffee ,while........A.others drink hot coffee B.others like it black C.milk is good in coffee,too D.sugar can cause cavities
8.Jack is an interesting storyteller and conversationalist.His brother,on the other hand,.........A.is a newspaper reporter B.bores other people by talking about himself C.has four children D.knows a lot of stories,too