On tap theo tung Unit. UNIT 12

Unit 12 : WATER SPORTS
◘ PRONUNCIATION:
1-2. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others:
1. A. punch B. synchronized C. March D. touching
2. A. swimming B. post C. decision D. score
3-5. Choose the word whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others:
3. A. equipment B. windsurfing C. amateur D. national
4. A. commit B. eject C. depend D. movement
5. A. reference B. interfere C. engineer D. referee
◘ GRAMMAR and VOCABULARY:
5-25. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence:
5. “You don’t work at weekends, do you?” – “ ____________”
A. Yes, I don’t B. No problem C. Of course not D. Never mind.
6. ________ players are not allowed to interfere with the opponent’s movements unless the player is holding the ball.
A. Defense B. Defensive C. Defender D. Defensively
7. __________ is a sport in which you move along the surface of the sea or a lake on a long narrow board with a sail on it.
A. Water polo B. Diving C. Windsurfing D. Scuba diving
8. Don’t __________ in matters that do not concern you.
A. interfere B. discuss C. question D. study
9. In recent years, fouls have been severely __________ in football matches.
A. forgiven B. ejected C. scored D. penalized
10. __________ his second attempt, he jumped 9.8m and won the gold medal in men’s long jump.
A. In B. On C. For D. At
11. __________ is a sport in which people or teams race against each other in boats with oars.
A. Rowing B. Windsurfing C. Water polo D. Swimming
12. The judges reminded the contestants __________ the rules. A. about B. of C. in D. on
13. “The match ended in a tie”. The word “a tie” in this sentence closely means __________.
A. a necktie B. a rope C. a draw D. a knot
14. More fouls were __________ in the final match than expected.
A. achieved B. completed C. done D. committed
15. Billy, stop that! It’s not polite to stare __________ people. A. to B. at C. in D. on

16. The failure of the team __________ to have been caused by deep divisions between the coach and the players.
A. is believed B. believes C. is believing D. believed
17. I __________ think that scuba-diving is more of danger than adventure.
A. person B. personal C. personally D. personalize
18. They canceled the match __________. A. due to it rained heavily C. because the heavy rain
B. because of it rained heavily D. because of the heavy rain
19. I am worried about the contest tomorrow because my __________ has once won the championship.
A. opponent B. player C. enemy D. partner
20. In water polo game, only the goalie can hold the ball __________ two hands.
A. at B. on C. with D. from
21. Most referees often wear _________ black. A. for B. with C. on D. in
22. “No one heard a sound”. In the passive voice, this should read __________.
A. A sound was heard C. No sound was heard
B. A sound isn’t been heard D. A sound isn’t heard.
23. There was a record __________ of candidates for the post.
A. amount B. number C. deal D. figure
24. Being a combat sport, karate __________ with it the risk of injury.
A. carries B. keeps C. bears D. All are correct.
25. New Zealand __________ 1,000 miles southeast of Australia.
A. lies about B. is lain C. is lying D. is laid about
26-30. Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting:
1. Skydiving, a difficult and dangerous sport, are becoming very popular with both men and women.
A B C D
2. Extreme patriots always believe that their country is better than any country.
A B C D
3. Frank Lloyd Wright has been acclaimed by colleagues as the greater of all modern architects.
A B C D
4. The idea of to study abroad is attractive to many students.
A B C D
5. Robert spent three sleepless nights to try to solve the problem.

A B C D
◘ READING COMPREHENSION:
31-35. Read the passage below carefully and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D:
Synchronized swimming is a water sport in which contestants perform choreographed maneuvers set to music.
Synchronized swimming requires agility, grace, timing, musical interpretation, and overall body strength.
Three competitive synchronized swimming events are recognized internationally: solo, duet, and team (consisting of
eight swimmers), although all three events are not always held at each competition. In each event, synchronized
swimmers compete in three categories: figures, technical routine, and free routine. All three categories are also not always
held at ach competition.
In the figures competition, swimmers perform 4 of a possible 20 figures, or combinations of movements. A panel of
judges awards points from 0 to 10 based on the accuracy of the performance and the timing, height, stability, and control
of the figures. In the technical routine, the swimmers must perform a set list of elements, or combinations of figures and
swimming strokes, in a prescribed order. In the free routine, swimmers can create their own choreography of figures and
strokes. In the technical and free routine, which can last from two or five minutes each, depending on whether they are in
solo, duet, or team competition, a panel of judges awards points from 0 to 10 in the categories of technical merit and
artistic impression. Technical merit encompasses the execution, synchronization, and difficulty of the elements. Artistic
impression includes the choreography, musical interpretation, and manner of presentation of the performance. Routines
are enhanced by swimmers’ use of original and expressive movements, patterns, and rhythms. The scores for the figures
and the routines are weighted according to a formula and combined for each competitor to determine the winter.
31. What are the synchronized swimming events recognized internationally?
A. Figures, technical routine, and free routine. B. Solo, duet, and team.
C. A set list of elements. D. All are correct
32. What categories do synchronized swimmers compete in each event?
A. Grace, timing, musical interpretation. B. Choreography of figures and strokes.
C. Figures, technical routine, and free routine. D. Movements, patterns, and rhythms.
33. How do judges award points to the performance in the figures competition?
A. Based on height, stability. B. Based on the accuracy of the performance and timing.
C. Based on control of the figures. D. All are correct.
34. How long do the technical and free routines last?
A. It depends on whether they are in solo, duet, or team competition.

B. They last two minutes each.C. They last five minutes each.D. They last four minutes.
35. What does the manner of presentation of the performance belong to?
A. The accuracy of the performance. B. Technical merit.
C. Choreography of figures and strokes. D. Artistic impression.
36-45. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage:
A water polo team consists (36) __________ seven players-a goalkeeper and six field players. The goalkeeper must
defend the goal without hanging onto the goal or using the side of the pool. Each team also may have six (37)
__________ players. With the exception of the goalkeeper, each player may use only one hand at a time in (38)
__________ the ball. Players wear caps of different colors for team (39) __________; the official rules stipulate white for
one team, blue for the other, and red caps for the goalies.
A match requires two referees, two goal judges, two timekeeper, and two recorders. Games are divide (40)
__________ four periods of 7 minutes each, with a two-minute interval between periods.
Play begins when the (41) __________, with each team spread out along its own goal line, throws the ball into play at a
line halfway between the two teams. The players race toward the ball, and the team that gains (42) __________ then
attempts to advance it toward the opponent’s goal by (43) __________ in from teammate to teammate. Players can also
swim with the ball by pushing it along the water surface with their bodies as they swim.
Players may not use more than one hand at a time and may not (44) __________ clenched fists. No players-except the
goalie, when defending a goal in a pool with a shallow end-may walk on or use the bottom of the pool, (45) __________
may they take the ball beneath the surface of the water. Players may not impede the free-limb movement of another
player unless that player holds the ball.
36. A. of B. with C. on D. about
37. A. substitution B. substitution C. substitute D. substituting
38. A. using B. dealing C. holding D. handling
39. A. announcing B. registration C. mark D. identification
40. A. into B. with C. of D. on
41. A. goal judge B. referee C. timekeeper D. recorder
42. A. having B. property C. possession D. owning
43. A. passing B. throwing C. pushing D. A & B
44. A. apply B. use C. employ D. B & C
45. A. or B. either C. nor D. All are correct

46-50. Fill the gap in each sentence with the correct form of the word in parentheses:
46. A _________________ player tries to stop the other team from scoring points. (DEFEND)
47. A group of noisy protestors were _________________ from the meeting. (EJECT)
48. The company could be _________________ $10.000 for each environmental violation. (PENALIZE)
49. Over 30.000 _________________ will run in the New York marathon. (COMPETE)
50. The mayor has been meeting with city council members _________________. (INDIVIDUAL).