Unit 2 Short conversations
1. A. He should learn the Olympic spirit in tomorrow’s race.
B. He should remember the Olympic spirit.
C. He should relax and not worry about tomorrow’s race. D. He should compete fairly in the Olympic Games 2. A. The competitive nature of the Olympic Games.
B. The huge effort Olympic athletes must make. C. The lives of Olympic sports stars.
D. The gold medals awarded to Olympic winners.
3. A. Because he thinks the hundred-meter dash doesn’t involve much effort.
B. Because he thinks the longer races involve much greater effort.
C. Because he thinks the hundred-meter dash involves as much effort as longer races. D. Because he thinks the longer races don’t involve great effort, either. 4. A. She doesn’t believe it.
B. She believes much of it.
C. She isn’t sure whether it is true. D. She believes it is completely true. 5. A. Yes, he was good enough to do so. B. Yes, he had an opportunity to do so.
C. No, he lost his chance because he was hurt. D. No, he never had the heart to compete.
6. A. Because his mother helped him get strong. B. Because his mother said so. C. Because he swore he would.
D. Because his mind was on the medal.
7. A. Because he wants to be ready for the Olympics. B. Because he is used to denying himself. C. Because he doesn’t like healthy food. D. Because he doesn’t like sweet food.
8. A. Most people don’t want to put in so much effort. B. Most people don’t want to enter the Olympics. C. Most people don’t know how to get there at all. D. Most people don’t want to be like the athletes. 9. A. One. B. Two. C. Four. D. Five. 10. A. 1958. B. 1975. C. 1896. D. 1869.
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