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II.Read the passage then answer the questions. (2.0pts)

There are different ways to keep fit. One of the most important ways is by exercising. Exercising must be done regularly. The amount of exercise done each time is dependent on the free time that a person has. Exercises can be done from twenty minutes to an hour. Sometimes, daily five-minute exercises are just effective.

Exercising can take place both indoors and outdoors. Those who exercise indoors often do so in the comfort of gymnasiums. They train on equipment that has been specially designed for the different parts of the body. Sometimes, games can also be played indoors. Badminton courts and even some swimming pools are found indoors.

There are many different types of outdoors exercises. These include tennis, cycling and even rock climbing. Most people enjoy outdoors activities because the like being in the Sun or are attracted to its sense of peace and quiet. Yet there are others who like the wind bowling against them. Some of these activities are only suitable for people who love adventure.

The type of exercise a person takes up often depends on his lifestyle and personality. It is important that a person finds an exercise that is suitable for him.

1. According to the passage, why do some people spend less time exercising?

A. Five minutes is effective to them.   

B. They do not have much time.

C. Gymnasiums are expensive.       

D. They keep fit not by exercising.

2. Which of the following is not a place for indoor exercise as mentioned in the passage.

A. Tennis court                B. Badminton court     C. Swimming pools                        D. Gymnasiums

3. Which of the statement is TRUE according to the passage?

A. People should exercise from time to time.

B. Outdoor exercises are more popular than indoor.

C. Rock climbing is suitable for more adventurous people.

D. Facilities in gymnasiums are not effective.

4. The highlighted phrase “do so” in the passage refers to:

A. take place

B. exercise indoors

C. exercise outdoors

D. train on equipment

5. Which of the following influences the particular type of exercise a person takes up?

A. Health

B. Income

C. Occupation

D. Lifestyle

III. Fill in each numbered space with ONE appropriate word. (2pts)

Benefits of playing sports

            Firstly, playing sports can give you a healthy life and a fit body to you. You will be more active and healthier (1) ______ playing sports. To illustrate, you can have a lower chance of getting a serious (2) ______ such as heart attack or high blood pressure.

In other words, it increases your resistance to illness. In leisure time, you can play sports (3) ______ your friends or your relatives, this not only helps you but (4) ______motivates everyone around you to take part in sports and have good (5) ______.

Furthermore, there are some (6) ______ which you can play easily such as table tennis, tennis or football and after that, you feel completely relaxed or even free from your stress. 
Moreover, you also need to allow (7) ______ encourage children to play sports, especially some outdoor  activities such as football, basketball or volleyball to decrease the time that your children (8) ______ sitting in front of computers or watching television. 

These sports can(9)___them have endurance,quickness and even teach them how to improve team spirit and work in groups. These sports also teach them how (10) ___ communicate with their teammates, and show them how active and creative they are.