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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks
SPORTS IN SOCIETY
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 (38) _____ 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 (39) _____ are now very wealthy, particularly top footballers, golfers and tennis players. (40) _____, 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 (41) _____ to fill our leisure hours. Professional sport is a vital part of that industry, providing for millions of (42) _____ people all over the world.
Câu hỏi:(38) ___________
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A.
advantage
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B.
good
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C.
benefit
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D.
sake
Lời giải tham khảo:
Đáp án đúng: D
Giải thích:
A. advantage (n): lợi thế, ưu điểm
B. good (n): điều tốt
C. benefit (n): lợi ích
D. sake (n): mục đích → for the sake of something: với mục đích gì
People no longer seem to think of sports as just a game' - to be watched or played for the sake of enjoyment.
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→ Chọn đáp án D
Hãy trả lời câu hỏi trước khi xem đáp án và lời giải -
A.
Câu hỏi này thuộc đề thi trắc nghiệm dưới đây, bấm vào Bắt đầu thi để làm toàn bài
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