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E-learning: ENGLISH VOCABULARY TRAINING


Topic: The Olympics/The Olympic Games 1

With the Olympic Games in Beijing approaching, now is a good time to learn and practice common terms and expressions relating to the Olympics, sports, etc. Choose the best response for each sentence:


1. The Swedish athlete ___________ the record in the 50 meter backstroke.
  crushed
  passed
  broke

2. Q: What ___________ is she competing in? A: She is competing in the 400 meter relay.
  even
  eventful
  event

3. The German athlete was ________ for using steroids.
  discouraged
  disqualified
  disenchanted

4. Right now, The United States has the ________ medals.
  mostly
  most
  many

5. The three types of Olympic medals are gold, silver, and ________.
  bronze
  copper
  platinum

6. The Russian swimmer has a good ________ of winning this event.
  prediction
  chance
  disposition

7. The South African runner is currently in first ________.
  place
  location
  category

8. Most athletes will be ________ ( = living) in the Beijing Olympic Village.
  standing
  starting
  staying

9. Italy was winning, but the German soccer team came from ________ and won the match ( = game).
  behind
  back
  below

10. He's one of Japan's ___________ sports stars = He's one of Japan's young, promising athletes
  proudest
  brightest
  loudest

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