Name 5 ...
What does it mean to "take up" a sport?
A) To stop playing it
B) To start doing it
C) To watch it on TV
D) To play it with friends
B) To start doing it
What type of equipment is used to hit a ball in tennis?
• A) Bat
• B) Racket
• C) Club
• D) Paddle
B) Racket
Complete the information about world records with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1. Chris Walton ________ (hold) the world record for the longest fingernails since 2011. She ________ (not cut) her fingernails for two decades.
has held
has not cut/hasn’t cut
Choose the correct option to complete the sentences.
1. Jameson took / has been taking three science classes last term.
took
Delete the word or phrase that does not collocate with the verb.
beat + an opponent / a record / a limit
a limit
If you "join in" a game, what are you doing?
A) Watching others play
B) Participating in the game
C) Leaving the game
D) Cheering from the sidelines
B) Participating in the game
In which sport would you use a helmet, shoulder pads, and a football?
• A) Soccer
• B) American Football
• C) Rugby
• D) Baseball
B) American Football
Complete the information about world records with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
2. In 2014, twenty chefs ________ (make) the world’s largest dish of fried rice in Turkey. The dish ________ (weigh) over 3,000 kg!
made
weighed
Choose the correct option to complete the sentences.
2. They've been making / They've been made bread with their grandmother since they were young children.
They’ve been making
Delete the word or phrase that does not collocate with the verb
encourage + a friend / your best / your teammate
your best
Why is it important to "warm up" before exercising?
A) To cool down your body
B) To prepare your body for physical activity
C) To finish your workout quickly
D) To take a break
B) To prepare your body for physical activity
What is the name of the equipment used for scoring in archery?
• A) Bow
• B) Club
• C) Frisbee
• D) Bat
A) Bow
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3. The record for the largest wedding party ________ (belong) to a Sri Lankan couple since 2013. Their wedding party ________ (consist) of 126 bridesmaids, 25 best men, 20 page boys and 23 flower girls.
has belonged
consisted
Choose the correct option to complete the sentences.
3. She was checking the ads in the newspaper when she finally found what she had been looking / looked for.
had been looking
Delete the word or phrase that does not collocate with the verb in the following lines
achieve + a goal / exercise / an ambition
score + your opponent / a goal / a point
exercise
your opponent
If you are trying to "keep up with" a friend during a run, what are you trying to do?
A) Stay behind them
B) Go faster than them
C) Stay with them and match their pace
D) Give up on running
C) Stay with them and match their pace
Which piece of equipment is essential for playing golf?
• A) Racket
• B) Club
• C) Paddle
• D) Stick
B) Club
Complete the information about world records with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
4. Since 2007, the New York restaurant "Serendipity 3" ________ (be) the record holder for the world’s most expensive dessert. Their frozen hot chocolate costs $25,000!
has been
Choose the correct option to complete the sentences.
4. Leila had laughing / had been laughing loudly when the teacher entered the classroom.
had been laughing
Come up with the word which collocates with the following bits:
people to work as a team / children to exercise more for the event / before the race / hard
your goal / your personal best / your ambition
encourage
achieve
What does it mean to "take on" a challenge in sports?
A) To avoid difficult situations
B) To refuse to participate
C) To accept and face the challenge
D) To ignore the challenge
C) To accept and face the challenge
What equipment do you need in rock climbing:
• A) Skates
• B) Rope
• C) A racket
• D) A surfboard
B) Rope
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5. Japanese fashion designer Kazuhiro Wanatabe ________ (hold) the world record for the tallest Mohawk hairdo since 2011. His Mohawk is almost four feet tall!
6. Two American men ________ (win) the world record for the longest handshake in 2008. They ________ (shake) hands for 9 hours
has held
won, shook
Choose the correct option to complete the sentences.
5. She hadn't ever repaired / hadn't repaired her computer before her essay was due.
6. I confirmed / had been confirming the exchange rate and then I bought some perfume at the duty-free shop.
hadn’t repaired
confirmed
Delete the word or phrase that does not collocate with the verb in the following pairs
represent + your team / your nation / your goal
train + hard / for years /a win
your goal
a win