1. Read the passage and choose the best answer A, B, C or D for each of the questions below.
Basketball involves two teams of five players each. The players score points by throwing a large
round ball into a raised goal called a basket. One basket is at each end of the playing area or court.
Players may move the ball towards the basket only by bouncing it on the floor or passing it to
another team member. Each team also tries to prevent the other team from scoring. The team that
scores the most points is the winner.

Both men and women were playing basketball at schools and sports centers throughout North
America. It became so popular that people started paying money to watch basketball games.
American soldiers took the game to Europe during World War One.
In 1936, basketball became part of the competition at the Olympic Games. About the same time,
college basketball became a major national sport in the United States.
1. How many players are there in a basketball team?
A. There are two players in a basketball team.
B. There are two basketball teams.
C. There are five players in each basketball team.
D. There are ten players in a basketball team.
2. How do the basketball players score points?
A. They kick and throw a ball into a raised goal called a basket.
B. They kick the ball into a basket.
C. They throw the ball into a raised goal called a basket.
D. They throw a ball to the goal in the end of court.
3. Why does each team try to prevent the other team from scoring?
A. They want the other team to score more points.
B. They don’t want the other team to score more points.
C. They want to throw a ball at the other team.
D. They don’t want to score more points.
4. Who were playing basketball in North America?
A. Only American men can play basketball at schools and sport centers.
B. Both American men and women were playing basketball at schools and sport centers.
C. American women can play basketball at schools and sport centers.
D. Young people can play basketball at schools and sport centers.
5. When did basketball become part of the competition at the Olympic Games?
A. In 1936 B. Before 1936 C. In 1956 D. 50 years ago

    Basketball involves two teams of five players each. The players score points by throwing a large round ball into a raised goal called a basket. One basket is at each end of the playing area or court. Players may move the ball towards the basket only by bouncing it on the floor or passing it to another team member. Each team also tries to prevent the other team from scoring. The team that scores the most points is the winner.
    Both men and women were playing basketball at schools and sports centers throughout North America. It became so popular that people started paying money to watch basketball games. American soldiers took the game to Europe during World War One.
    In 1936, basketball became part of the competition at the Olympic Games. About the same time, college basketball became a major national sport in the United States.
    1.    How many players are there in a basketball team?
    A. There are two players in a basketball team.
    B. There are two basketball teams.
    C. There are five players in each basketball team.
    D. There are ten players in a basketball team.
    2.    How do the basketball players score points?
    A. They kick and throw a ball into a raised goal called a basket.
    B. They kick the ball into a basket.
    C. They throw the ball into a raised goal called a basket.
    D. They throw a ball to the goal in the end of court.
    3.    Why does each team try to prevent the other team from scoring?
    A. They want the other team to score more points.
    B. They don’t want the other team to score more points.
    C. They want to throw a ball at the other team.
    D. They don’t want to score more points.
    4.    Who were playing basketball in North America?
    A. Only American men can play basketball at schools and sport centers.
    B. Both American men and women were playing basketball at schools and sport centers.
    C. American women can play basketball at schools and sport centers.
    D. Young people can play basketball at schools and sport centers.
    5.    When did basketball become part of the competition at the Olympic Games?
    A. In 1936    B. Before 1936    C. In 1956    D. 50 years ago

Read and complete the passage by using the phrases or sentences given.

A. how to cooperate with

B. to get rid of all the negative energies

C. go to the basket

D. because your strength

E. both your mind and your body

F. the chance

G. must be strong

H. just for resting and sleeping There are a lot of activities that you can do in your leisure time. Some people are so tired of work that they prefer to use their free time (1).......... . Others spend their free time on their favourite activities. Among different kinds of sports, I like basketball most. When you play basketball with your team mates, you have a chance (2) .......... that are piled up in you throughout work or study time. Your body is wholly involved. Basketball involves (3)........... In basketball, you need both stamina and speed to be a successful player. It's not that important if you're not tall (4)......... is of much more importance. Both feet and hands (5).......... . In addition, basketball is a team work, and this is what I like the most about this sport. You learn (6).......... other team mates. Sometimes, you need to sacrifice yourself by blocking the rival so that your team mate can find space to (7)......... and score. Passing the ball to other members of your team makes (8) .......... of winning higher and higher. All in all, basketball is so enjoyable and fun if you play it in a group, not individually.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 43 to 50

The American type of football was developed in the 19th century from soccer and rugby football. Played by professionals, amateurs, college and high school students, or young children, football in American is one of the most popular sports besides basketball and baseball. It attracts millions of fans each fall and people are very supportive of their favourite teams. The football playing field of today is rectangular in shape and measures 100 yards long and 53.5 yards wide. White lines are painted on the playing field to mark off the distances to the end zone. The games is divided into four quarters, each fifteen minutes long. The first two quarters are known as the first half. There is a rest period between two halves which usually last about fifteen minutes. Each team has eleven players. Each team has offensive players who play when the team has possession of the ball and defensive players who play when the other team has the possession of the ball. Because of the body contact players have during the game, helmets are worn to protect their head and face area, whereas pads are worn to protect the shoulders, arms, and legs. Also, there are officials carrying whistles and flags to make certain that the rules of the game are followed during the game. The football is made of leather and is brown in colour. It is shaped much like an oval and thrown or someone is running with it. The eight stitches on the top of the football help the players to grip ball when throwing or passing. The most famous game of the year is Super Bowl that is played in January or February. It is televised around the world and is watched by millions of people each year.

Question 44: As mentioned in the text, who are the most active when their team has the ball?

A. offensive players

B. defensive players

C. the officials

D. the fans

Americans like sport very much. One of the (1)............. popular kinds of sports in Autumn is football. All the high schools(2)........... universities have their own teams.

 In winter the most popular kind of sports (3)........... basketball. There is usually a match every evening  in one school gymnasium or another. In some parts of the United States there is a lot of (4).............. and ice. Many people like skiing and skating.

In the other two (5).............., millions of Americans enjoy baseball. The schools have their games in (6)..............., but the most important professional games are played during summer. Many people listen to the games (7) .......... the radio, watch them on television or read about them (8) .............. the newspapers.

Some also play tennis or golf and others (9) ......... fishing. They like to stay outdoors (10)........it is warm during the months of June, July and August.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 43 to 50

The American type of football was developed in the 19th century from soccer and rugby football. Played by professionals, amateurs, college and high school students, or young children, football in American is one of the most popular sports besides basketball and baseball. It attracts millions of fans each fall and people are very supportive of their favourite teams. The football playing field of today is rectangular in shape and measures 100 yards long and 53.5 yards wide. White lines are painted on the playing field to mark off the distances to the end zone. The games is divided into four quarters, each fifteen minutes long. The first two quarters are known as the first half. There is a rest period between two halves which usually last about fifteen minutes. Each team has eleven players. Each team has offensive players who play when the team has possession of the ball and defensive players who play when the other team has the possession of the ball. Because of the body contact players have during the game, helmets are worn to protect their head and face area, whereas pads are worn to protect the shoulders, arms, and legs. Also, there are officials carrying whistles and flags to make certain that the rules of the game are followed during the game. The football is made of leather and is brown in colour. It is shaped much like an oval and thrown or someone is running with it. The eight stitches on the top of the football help the players to grip ball when throwing or passing. The most famous game of the year is Super Bowl that is played in January or February. It is televised around the world and is watched by millions of people each year.

Question 45: Playing American football is the most similar to playing _____.

A. rugby football

B. basketball

C. baseball

D. volleyball

    Americans like sport very much. One of the (1).......................popular kinds of sports in autumn is football. All the high schools (2).................universities have their own teams
    In winter the most popular kind of sports (3).................. basketball. There is usually a match every evening in one school gymnasium or another. In some parts of the United States there is a lot of (4).............. and ice. Many people like skiing and skating

   In the other two (5).................., millions of Americans enjoy baseball. The schools have their game in (6)..................., but the most important professional games are played during summer. Many people listen to the games (7).................... the radio, watch them on TV or read about them (8) ................ the newspaper.

      Some also play tennis or golf and others(9)..................... fishing. They like to stay outdoors(10)................ it is warm during the months of June, July ang August.

Michael Jordan was born on February 17, 1963. He is considered one of the best
basketball players ever. He led the Chicago Bulls to six National Basketball
Association championships, and won the NBA's Most Valuable Player Award five
times.
Jordan started studying at the University of North Carolina (UNC) in 1981. He
soon became an important member of the school's basketball team. In 1982, with Jordan
scoring the final basket, the team defeated Georgetown University and became the
champion. He was the College Player of the Year in 1983 and in 1984.
In 1984, Jordan became a member of the U.S. Olympic basketball team. The team
won the gold medal that year.
1. What team did Michael Jordan play for?
A. Chicago Bulls
B. National Basketball Association
C. Georgetown University
2. How many times did Michael Jordan win the title “College Player of the Year”?
A. Six times B. Five times C. Two times
3. When did Michael Jordan start playing for the University of North Carolina?
A. 1963 B. 1981 C. 1984
4. What does “the team” in paragraph 2 refer to?
A. University of North Carolina
B. Georgetown University
C. College Player
5. What is the best title of this passage?

A. Michael Jordan: life and career
B. Michael Jordan: the best basketball player
C. Michael Jordan: a professional basketball player