Part 4: Read the passage below carefully and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D to complete the questions.

Doing regular exercise or playing sports can be dangerous, especially if you are over 40. (23) _________, it is a very good idea to see your doctor before starting if you think you are not very fit. Some people try to do exercise or play sports too hard too soon, and as a result they cause themselves injuries that can take a long (24) _________ to heal.

However, it is not only older people (25) _________ should take care. Doctors report that many injuries such as backaches, sprained ankles (26) _________ pulled muscles, which can all be avoided if a little care is taken. (27) _________ you do injure yourself, rest for a while to allow your body to recover naturally. Above all, don’t push yourself because you think it is doing you good. On the contrary, you could do yourself permanent damage.

23.  A. Although               B. Therefore       C. However        D. But

24.  A. age                          B. way                C. day                D. time

25.  A. whom                     B. whose              C. which             D. who

26.  A. and                         B. or                   C. as                   D. but

27.  A. Unless                    B. Because          C. If                    D. Since

Along with jogging and swimming, cycling is the best all-round forms of exercise. It can help to increase your strength and energy, giving you a stronger heart. You don't carry the weight of your body on your feet when cycling. It is also a good form for people with a pain in your feet or your back. You should start your hobby slowly. Doing too quickly-can have bad effects.

You should cycle twice or three times a week. If you find you are in pain, you will stop and take a rest.

1. Why is cycling a good form of exercise /

2. Why might people with a pain in the back go cycling ?

3. what will happen if you do too quickly ?

4. How often should you go cycling ?

5. What will you do if you find you are in pain ?

Unfortunately, diets don‘t work for most people. They do lose weight but then go off the diet and put it back. Building a sensible diet and exercise plan is the key (1)_____ maintaining a consistent weight. You need to figure out how many calories you need in a day and how many you actually (2)______. The next step is   to add exercise (3)_____ you can raise the number of calories you can consume per day.

Burning 250 or 500 calories per day can make a  big (4)_____ . You can ride an exercise bike while you are watching television (5)______  you can take the stairs instead of the elevator. Find an exercise partner. Exercises can be a lot easier if there is someone to talk to. It‘s a good idea to wear firm-fitting clothes if you  are on a diet. Tight clothing acts as a reminder of what you are trying to accomplish. 

Điền vào số 3

A. as a result

B. so as to

C. so that

D. in as much as

Unfortunately, diets don‘t work for most people. They do lose weight but then go off the diet and put it back. Building a sensible diet and exercise plan is the key (1)_____ maintaining a consistent weight. You need to figure out how many calories you need in a day and how many you actually (2)______. The next step is   to add exercise (3)_____ you can raise the number of calories you can consume per day.

Burning 250 or 500 calories per day can make a  big (4)_____ . You can ride an exercise bike while you are watching television (5)______  you can take the stairs instead of the elevator. Find an exercise partner. Exercises can be a lot easier if there is someone to talk to. It‘s a good idea to wear firm-fitting clothes if you  are on a diet. Tight clothing acts as a reminder of what you are trying to accomplish. 

Điền vào số 1

A. for

B. with

C. at

D. to

Unfortunately, diets don‘t work for most people. They do lose weight but then go off the diet and put it back. Building a sensible diet and exercise plan is the key (1)_____ maintaining a consistent weight. You need to figure out how many calories you need in a day and how many you actually (2)______. The next step is   to add exercise (3)_____ you can raise the number of calories you can consume per day.

Burning 250 or 500 calories per day can make a  big (4)_____ . You can ride an exercise bike while you are watching television (5)______  you can take the stairs instead of the elevator. Find an exercise partner. Exercises can be a lot easier if there is someone to talk to. It‘s a good idea to wear firm-fitting clothes if you  are on a diet. Tight clothing acts as a reminder of what you are trying to accomplish. 

Điền vào số 2

A. take off

B. take in

C. take up

D. take away

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Unfortunately, diets don‘t work for most people. They do lose weight but then go off the diet and put it back. Building a sensible diet and exercise plan is the key (1)_____ maintaining a consistent weight. You need to figure out how many calories you need in a day and how many you actually (2)______. The next step is to add exercise (3)_____ you can raise the number of calories you can consume per day.

Burning 250 or 500 calories per day can make a big (4)_____ . You can ride an exercise bike while you are watching television (5)______ you can take the stairs instead of the elevator. Find an exercise partner. Exercises can be a lot easier if there is someone to talk to. It‘s a good idea to wear firm-fitting clothes if you are on a diet. Tight clothing acts as a reminder of what you are trying to accomplish.

Question 3. 

A. as a result

B. so as to

C. so that

D. in as much as

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Unfortunately, diets don‘t work for most people. They do lose weight but then go off the diet and put it back. Building a sensible diet and exercise plan is the key (1)_____ maintaining a consistent weight. You need to figure out how many calories you need in a day and how many you actually (2)______. The next step is to add exercise (3)_____ you can raise the number of calories you can consume per day.

Burning 250 or 500 calories per day can make a big (4)_____ . You can ride an exercise bike while you are watching television (5)______ you can take the stairs instead of the elevator. Find an exercise partner. Exercises can be a lot easier if there is someone to talk to. It‘s a good idea to wear firm-fitting clothes if you are on a diet. Tight clothing acts as a reminder of what you are trying to accomplish.

Question 1. 

A. for

B. with

C. at

D. to

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Unfortunately, diets don‘t work for most people. They do lose weight but then go off the diet and put it back. Building a sensible diet and exercise plan is the key (1)_____ maintaining a consistent weight. You need to figure out how many calories you need in a day and how many you actually (2)______. The next step is to add exercise (3)_____ you can raise the number of calories you can consume per day.

Burning 250 or 500 calories per day can make a big (4)_____ . You can ride an exercise bike while you are watching television (5)______ you can take the stairs instead of the elevator. Find an exercise partner. Exercises can be a lot easier if there is someone to talk to. It‘s a good idea to wear firm-fitting clothes if you are on a diet. Tight clothing acts as a reminder of what you are trying to accomplish.

Question 2 

A. take off

B. take in

C. take up

D. take away

Unfortunately, diets don‘t work for most people. They do lose weight but then go off the diet and put it back. Building a sensible diet and exercise plan is the key (1)_____ maintaining a consistent weight. You need to figure out how many calories you need in a day and how many you actually (2)______. The next step is   to add exercise (3)_____ you can raise the number of calories you can consume per day.

Burning 250 or 500 calories per day can make a  big (4)_____ . You can ride an exercise bike while you are watching television (5)______  you can take the stairs instead of the elevator. Find an exercise partner. Exercises can be a lot easier if there is someone to talk to. It‘s a good idea to wear firm-fitting clothes if you  are on a diet. Tight clothing acts as a reminder of what you are trying to accomplish. 

Điền vào số 4

A. sense

B. mistake

C. impression

D. difference