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The activity of lifting heavy objects as a sport.w _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Explanation The correct answer is "weightlifting, eightlifting." The activity of lifting heavy objects as a sport is commonly referred to as weightlifting. Another term that is similar to weightlifting is eightlifting, which may refer to lifting objects that weigh eight units or divisions. Both weightlifting and eightlifting involve the act of lifting heavy objects, making them appropriate answers for the given question.
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2.
The art of sport of shooting arrows.a _ _ _ _ _
Explanation The correct answer is "archery". The question is asking for the art or sport of shooting arrows, and archery is the term commonly used to describe this activity. "Chery" is not a recognized term for this sport, so it is not a correct answer.
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3.
The sport of fighting with long, thin swordsf _ _ _ _ _ _
Explanation The sport of fighting with long, thin swords is known as fencing. Another possible term for this sport is encing.
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4.
The activity of making a boat move using oars.r _ _ _ _ _
Explanation The correct answer is "rowing". This is because rowing refers specifically to the activity of making a boat move using oars. "Owing" does not relate to this activity and is therefore not the correct answer.
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5.
A race in which contestants must leap over a number of barriers placed at specific intervals around the track.h _ _ _ _ _ _
Explanation The given question describes a race where contestants have to leap over barriers placed at specific intervals around the track. The word that fits this description is "hurdles." Additionally, the word "urdles" is also mentioned as a possible answer. However, "urdles" is not a commonly used word and does not fit the context of the question. Therefore, the correct answer is "hurdles."
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6.
Read the sentences about Jack and his day at the gym. Choose the best word for each space.Jack ______gymnastics at the sports centre near his school three times a week.
A.
Goes
B.
Does
C.
Is doing
Correct Answer
B. Does
Explanation The correct answer is "does". In the sentence, we are talking about Jack's regular activity at the gym, which is gymnastics. The word "does" is used to indicate an action or activity that is performed regularly or habitually. Therefore, "does" is the most appropriate word to describe Jack's routine of practicing gymnastics at the sports center near his school three times a week.
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7.
This week he is taking ______________ in a very important competition.
A.
Place
B.
Win
C.
Part
Correct Answer
C. Part
Explanation The correct answer is "part". This week, the person mentioned is participating or taking part in a very important competition.
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8.
So this week he is training __________every day.
A.
Hardly
B.
Hard
C.
Lot
Correct Answer
B. Hard
Explanation The correct answer is "hard" because it indicates that he is training with a high level of intensity or effort every day. "Hardly" means almost not at all, which contradicts the idea of training every day. "Lot" is not a suitable adverb to describe the intensity of training.
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9.
If he wins, he will __________interviews to some journalists.
A.
take
B.
Tell
C.
Give
Correct Answer
C. Give
Explanation If he wins, he will give interviews to some journalists. This means that if he is successful, he will participate in interviews and provide information or answer questions to journalists.
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10.
He is really keen _________gymnastics and wants to be a champion one day.
A.
on
B.
About
C.
For
Correct Answer
A. on
Explanation The correct answer is "on". In this sentence, "keen on" is a common phrase used to indicate a strong interest or enthusiasm for something. Therefore, the correct preposition to use in this context is "on".
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11.
Hi! I think we should joinn a sports club this year.
A.
Why would I want to do that?
B.
Why do I want to do that?
C.
Why would I want to want that?
Correct Answer
A. Why would I want to do that?
Explanation The correct answer is "Why would I want to do that?" because it is grammatically correct and makes the most sense in response to the initial statement. It shows a questioning and skeptical attitude towards joining a sports club, asking for reasons or justifications for doing so.
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12.
Let's join the athletics club.
A.
That's not so good idea.
B.
That's not such a good idea.
C.
That's not such good idea.
Correct Answer
B. That's not such a good idea.
Explanation The correct answer is "That's not such a good idea." The word "such" is used to emphasize the quality of the idea, indicating that it is not a very good one. The phrase "such a good" is the correct form to express this emphasis.
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13.
There's a match on Sunday.
A.
Sounds good to me. Let's go!
B.
It started an hour ago.
C.
I've got to go.
Correct Answer
A. Sounds good to me. Let's go!
Explanation The correct answer is "Sounds good to me. Let's go!" because the statement "There's a match on Sunday" suggests that there is an event happening, and the response "Sounds good to me. Let's go!" indicates agreement and enthusiasm to attend the match. The other responses do not show the same level of interest or willingness to participate.
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14.
What about the rowing club? Do you fancy that?
A.
Yes, I fancy a lot!
B.
No, I didn't do that!
C.
Sorry, but I'm afraid of water.
Correct Answer
C. Sorry, but I'm afraid of water.
Explanation The correct answer is "Sorry, but I'm afraid of water." This answer indicates that the person is not interested in joining the rowing club because they have a fear of water.
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15.
Have you tried climbing?
A.
Yes, I went climbing with my dad last summer.
B.
No, I have.
C.
OK. I'll do it by myself.
Correct Answer
A. Yes, I went climbing with my dad last summer.
Explanation The correct answer is "Yes, I went climbing with my dad last summer." This is because the question asks if the person has tried climbing, and the answer confirms that they have indeed tried climbing with their dad in the past summer.
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