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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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