a) A race for teams of runners ( lyrea ) _ _ _ _ _

b) A very fast , short running race ( pntisr ) _ _ _ _ _ _

c) Jumping off a board into a swimming pool. _ _ _ _ _

d) Tennis is played on it . _ _ _ _ _ _

e) You have to jump over it in a race. _ _ _ _ _ _

f) The winner of this event jumps the highest. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

g) Sometimes there are cows in it . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

h) The winner is the person with the longest jump . What's the event ? _ _ _ _ _

i) You run on it ( ckrta ) _ _ _ _ _

j) A very long running race ( thnoarma ) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

a) A race for teams of runners ( lyrea ) _ _ _ _ _

b) A very fast , short running race ( pntisr ) _ _ _ _ _ _

c) Jumping off a board into a swimming pool. _ _ _ _ _

d) Tennis is played on it . _ _ _ _ _ _

e) You have to jump over it in a race. _ _ _ _ _ _

f) The winner of this event jumps the highest. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

g) Sometimes there are cows in it . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

h) The winner is the person with the longest jump . What's the event ? _ _ _ _ _

i) You run on it ( ckrta ) _ _ _ _ _

j) A very long running race ( thnoarma ) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

The Running of the Bulls is a (1)........................................ of the famous San Fermin festival-a practice that involves running in front of a small group of bulls (typically a dozen) that have been let loose on a course of a town's streets. A first firework is set off at 8 a.m to alert the runners that the corral gate is (2)............................... A second firework signals that all six bulls have (3).................................. released. The third and fourth fireworks are signals that all of the herd has entered the bullring, marking the end of the event. Every year between 200 and 300 people (4).................................. injured during the run (5).............................. most injuries are due to falls and are not serious. So you think you support it ?

THE LONDON MARATHON

The London Marathon race is a long- running story. It was first held in 1981, (0) since when more than half a million marathon runners of various shapes, sizes and abilities have completed the challenge of Chris Brasher. The former Olympic champion brought the (1)________home to London after completing the New York Marathon in 1979. “Could London stage (2)________ an event?” wondered Brasher, answering his (3)________ question by organizing the first London Marathon on March 29 1981, when 6,255 runners completed the course. The event has captured the public imagination and there are always (4)________ many people wanting to take part. Last year an amazing 98,500 people applied to run in it, although only 46,500 (5)________ be accepted. For most of (6)________ thousands who do take part, the day is about fun, achievement and raising money for charity – with varying degrees of pain! It is the immense community spirit that (7)________ the race so special. Clubs, community groups and schools assist and entertain along the route as the runners – many of them in fancy dress – run through the streets raising money for charitable causes. The streets of London are turned (8)________ the longest street party in the world as crowds line the course to cheer the runners and enjoy the spectacle.

Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

Running of The Bulls – Pamplona, Spain

The Running of the Bulls is a (61) of the famous San Fermin festival – a practice that involves running in front of a small group of bulls (typically a dozen) that have been let loose on a course of a town’s streets. A first firework is set off at 8 a.m. to alert the runners that the corral gate is (62) . A second firework signals that all six bulls have (63) released. The third and fourth fireworks are signals that all of the herd has entered the bullring, marking the endof the event. Every year between 200 and 300 people (64) injured during the run (65) most injuries are due to falls and are not serious. So you think you support it?

61. A. part B. whole C. section D. piece

62. A. to close B. closed C. open D. opening

63. A. be B. been C. being D. to be

64. A. are B. were C. have been D. had been

65. A. because B. so C. although D. but

Read the following passage on transport, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to

indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 43 to 50.

(1) Footracing is a popular activity in the United States. It is seen not only as a competitive sport but also as a way to exercise, to enjoy the camaraderie of like–minded people, and to donate money to a good cause. Though serious runners may spend months training to compete, other runners and walkers might not train at all. Those not competing to win might run in an effort to beat their own time or simply to enjoy the fun an exercise. People of all ages. From those of less than one year (who may be pushed in strollers) to those in their eighties, enter into this sport. The races are held on city streets, on college campuses, through parks, and in suburban areas, and they are commonly 5 to 10 kilometers in length.

 (2) The largest footrace in the world is the 12 kilometer Bay to Breakers race that is held in San Francisco every spring. This race begins on the east side of the city near San Francisco Bay and ends on the west side at the Pacific Ocean. There may be 80,000 or more people running in this race through the streets and hills of San Francisco. In the front of are the serious runners who compete to win and who might finish in a little as 34 minutes. Behind them are the thousands who take several hours to finish. In the back of the race are those who dress in costumes and come just for fun. One year there was a group of men who dresses like Elvis Presley, and another group consisted of the firefighters who were tired together in a long line and who were carrying a firehose. There was even a bridal party, in which the bride was dressed in a long white gown and the groom wore a tuxedo. The bride and groom threw flowers to bystanders, and they were actually married at some point along the route.

Which of the following is NOT implied by the author?

A. Footraces appeal to a variety of people. 

B. Walkers can compete for prizes. 

C. Entering is a good way to give support to an organization. 

D. Running is a good way to strengthen the heart.

Read the following passage on transport, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to

indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 43 to 50.

(1) Footracing is a popular activity in the United States. It is seen not only as a competitive sport but also as a way to exercise, to enjoy the camaraderie of like–minded people, and to donate money to a good cause. Though serious runners may spend months training to compete, other runners and walkers might not train at all. Those not competing to win might run in an effort to beat their own time or simply to enjoy the fun an exercise. People of all ages. From those of less than one year (who may be pushed in strollers) to those in their eighties, enter into this sport. The races are held on city streets, on college campuses, through parks, and in suburban areas, and they are commonly 5 to 10 kilometers in length.

 (2) The largest footrace in the world is the 12 kilometer Bay to Breakers race that is held in San Francisco every spring. This race begins on the east side of the city near San Francisco Bay and ends on the west side at the Pacific Ocean. There may be 80,000 or more people running in this race through the streets and hills of San Francisco. In the front of are the serious runners who compete to win and who might finish in a little as 34 minutes. Behind them are the thousands who take several hours to finish. In the back of the race are those who dress in costumes and come just for fun. One year there was a group of men who dresses like Elvis Presley, and another group consisted of the firefighters who were tired together in a long line and who were carrying a firehose. There was even a bridal party, in which the bride was dressed in a long white gown and the groom wore a tuxedo. The bride and groom threw flowers to bystanders, and they were actually married at some point along the route.

Which of the following best describes the organization of this passage?

A. chronological order

B. specific to general 

C. cause and result 

D. statement and example

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 28 to 34.

        Foot-racing is a popular activity in the United States. It is seen not only as a competitive sport but also as a way to exercise, to enjoy the camaraderie of like-minded people, and to donate money to a good cause. Though serious runners may spend months training to compete, other runners and walkers might not train at all. Those not competing to win might run in an effort to beat their own time or simply to enjoy the fun and exercise. People of all ages, from those of less than one year (who may be pushed in strollers) to those in their eighties, enter into this sport. The races are held on city streets, on college campuses, through parks, and in suburban areas, and they are commonly 5 to 10 kilometers in length.

                   The largest footrace in the world is the 12-kilometer Bay to Breakers race that is held in San Francisco every spring. This race begins on the east side of the city near San Francisco Bay and ends on the west side at the Pacific Ocean. There may be 80,000 or more people running in this race through the streets and hills of San Francisco. In the front are the serious runners who compete to win and who might finish in as little as 34 minutes. Behind them are the thousands who take several hours to finish. In the back of the race are those who dress in costumes and come just for fun. One year there was a group of men who dressed like Elvis Presley, and another group consisted of firefighters who were tied together in a long line and who were carrying a fire-hose. There was even a bridal party, in which the bride was dressed in a long white gown and the groom wore a tuxedo. The bride and groom threw flowers to bystanders, and they were actually married at some point along the route.

The word “beat” as used in the first paragraph could be best replaced by which of the following?

A. incline   

B. overturn  

C. outdo     

D. undermine