Read the passage and mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the blanks.

The position of sport in today's society has changed out of all recognition. People no longer seem to think of sports as 'just a game' - to be watched or played for the (26)________ of enjoyment. Instead, it has become big business worldwide. It has become accepted practice for leading companies to provide sponsorship. TV companies pay large sums of money to screen important matches or competitions. The result has been huge rewards for athletes, some of (27)_______ are now very wealthy, particularly top footballers, golfers and tennis players. (28)_______ it is not unusual for some athletes to receive large fees on top of their salary, for advertising products or making personal appearances.

A trend towards shorter working hours means that people generally tend to have more free time, both to watch and to take in sporting activity; sport has become a significant part of the recreation industry that we now rely (29)________ to fill our leisure hours. Professional sport is a vital part of that industry, providing for millions of (30)________ people all over the world.

Question 26:

A. advantage

B. good

C. benefit

D. sake

Read the passage and mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the blanks.

The position of sport in today's society has changed out of all recognition. People no longer seem to think of sports as 'just a game' - to be watched or played for the (26)________ of enjoyment. Instead, it has become big business worldwide. It has become accepted practice for leading companies to provide sponsorship. TV companies pay large sums of money to screen important matches or competitions. The result has been huge rewards for athletes, some of (27)_______ are now very wealthy, particularly top footballers, golfers and tennis players. (28)_______ it is not unusual for some athletes to receive large fees on top of their salary, for advertising products or making personal appearances.

A trend towards shorter working hours means that people generally tend to have more free time, both to watch and to take in sporting activity; sport has become a significant part of the recreation industry that we now rely (29)________ to fill our leisure hours. Professional sport is a vital part of that industry, providing for millions of (30)________ people all over the world.

Question 30:

A. ordinary

B. mightly

C. extremist

D. abnormal

Read the passage and mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the blanks.

The position of sport in today's society has changed out of all recognition. People no longer seem to think of sports as 'just a game' - to be watched or played for the (26)________ of enjoyment. Instead, it has become big business worldwide. It has become accepted practice for leading companies to provide sponsorship. TV companies pay large sums of money to screen important matches or competitions. The result has been huge rewards for athletes, some of (27)_______ are now very wealthy, particularly top footballers, golfers and tennis players. (28)_______ it is not unusual for some athletes to receive large fees on top of their salary, for advertising products or making personal appearances.

A trend towards shorter working hours means that people generally tend to have more free time, both to watch and to take in sporting activity; sport has become a significant part of the recreation industry that we now rely (29)________ to fill our leisure hours. Professional sport is a vital part of that industry, providing for millions of (30)________ people all over the world.

Question 29:

A. for

B. with

C. on

D. in

Read the passage and mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the blanks.

The position of sport in today's society has changed out of all recognition. People no longer seem to think of sports as 'just a game' - to be watched or played for the (26)________ of enjoyment. Instead, it has become big business worldwide. It has become accepted practice for leading companies to provide sponsorship. TV companies pay large sums of money to screen important matches or competitions. The result has been huge rewards for athletes, some of (27)_______ are now very wealthy, particularly top footballers, golfers and tennis players. (28)_______ it is not unusual for some athletes to receive large fees on top of their salary, for advertising products or making personal appearances.

A trend towards shorter working hours means that people generally tend to have more free time, both to watch and to take in sporting activity; sport has become a significant part of the recreation industry that we now rely (29)________ to fill our leisure hours. Professional sport is a vital part of that industry, providing for millions of (30)________ people all over the world.

Question 27.

A. whose

B. whom

C. who

D. that

Read the passage and mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the blanks.

The position of sport in today's society has changed out of all recognition. People no longer seem to think of sports as 'just a game' - to be watched or played for the (26)________ of enjoyment. Instead, it has become big business worldwide. It has become accepted practice for leading companies to provide sponsorship. TV companies pay large sums of money to screen important matches or competitions. The result has been huge rewards for athletes, some of (27)_______ are now very wealthy, particularly top footballers, golfers and tennis players. (28)_______ it is not unusual for some athletes to receive large fees on top of their salary, for advertising products or making personal appearances.

A trend towards shorter working hours means that people generally tend to have more free time, both to watch and to take in sporting activity; sport has become a significant part of the recreation industry that we now rely (29)________ to fill our leisure hours. Professional sport is a vital part of that industry, providing for millions of (30)________ people all over the world.

Question 27:

A. whose

B. whom

C. who

D. that

Read the passage and mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the blanks.

The position of sport in today's society has changed out of all recognition. People no longer seem to think of sports as 'just a game' - to be watched or played for the (26)________ of enjoyment. Instead, it has become big business worldwide. It has become accepted practice for leading companies to provide sponsorship. TV companies pay large sums of money to screen important matches or competitions. The result has been huge rewards for athletes, some of (27)_______ are now very wealthy, particularly top footballers, golfers and tennis players. (28)_______ it is not unusual for some athletes to receive large fees on top of their salary, for advertising products or making personal appearances.

A trend towards shorter working hours means that people generally tend to have more free time, both to watch and to take in sporting activity; sport has become a significant part of the recreation industry that we now rely (29)________ to fill our leisure hours. Professional sport is a vital part of that industry, providing for millions of (30)________ people all over the world.

Question 28:

A. in addition

B. however

C. in contrast

D. therefore

Read the passage and mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the blanks.

The position of sport in today's society has changed out of all recognition. People no longer seem to think of sports as 'just a game' - to be watched or played for the (26)________ of enjoyment. Instead, it has become big business worldwide. It has become accepted practice for leading companies to provide sponsorship. TV companies pay large sums of money to screen important matches or competitions. The result has been huge rewards for athletes, some of (27)_______ are now very wealthy, particularly top footballers, golfers and tennis players. (28)_______ it is not unusual for some athletes to receive large fees on top of their salary, for advertising products or making personal appearances.

A trend towards shorter working hours means that people generally tend to have more free time, both to watch and to take in sporting activity; sport has become a significant part of the recreation industry that we now rely (29)________ to fill our leisure hours. Professional sport is a vital part of that industry, providing for millions of (30)________ people all over the world.

Question 29:

A. for

B. with

C. on

D. in

Read the passage and mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the blanks.

The position of sport in today's society has changed out of all recognition. People no longer seem to think of sports as 'just a game' - to be watched or played for the (26)________ of enjoyment. Instead, it has become big business worldwide. It has become accepted practice for leading companies to provide sponsorship. TV companies pay large sums of money to screen important matches or competitions. The result has been huge rewards for athletes, some of (27)_______ are now very wealthy, particularly top footballers, golfers and tennis players. (28)_______ it is not unusual for some athletes to receive large fees on top of their salary, for advertising products or making personal appearances.

A trend towards shorter working hours means that people generally tend to have more free time, both to watch and to take in sporting activity; sport has become a significant part of the recreation industry that we now rely (29)________ to fill our leisure hours. Professional sport is a vital part of that industry, providing for millions of (30)________ people all over the world.

Question 30:

A. ordinary

B. mightly

C. extremist

D. abnormal

Read the passage and mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the blanks.

The position of sport in today's society has changed out of all recognition. People no longer seem to think of sports as 'just a game' - to be watched or played for the (26)________ of enjoyment. Instead, it has become big business worldwide. It has become accepted practice for leading companies to provide sponsorship. TV companies pay large sums of money to screen important matches or competitions. The result has been huge rewards for athletes, some of (27)_______ are now very wealthy, particularly top footballers, golfers and tennis players. (28)_______ it is not unusual for some athletes to receive large fees on top of their salary, for advertising products or making personal appearances.

A trend towards shorter working hours means that people generally tend to have more free time, both to watch and to take in sporting activity; sport has become a significant part of the recreation industry that we now rely (29)________ to fill our leisure hours. Professional sport is a vital part of that industry, providing for millions of (30)________ people all over the world.

Question 28.

A. advantage

B. good

C. benefit

D. sake