READING TEST (SPORTS)

Read the text below. For questions (1-5) choose the correct answer (A-D)

Basketball Star

Andy Jameson didn't have a typical childhood. When he was only 10, his mother fell ill and had to stop working; to support the family, his father had to find a second job, which meant, of course, that he was hardly ever at home. As the oldest child, Andy had to help out around the house, look after his younger brothers and do their homework with them, all of which left him little time to go out and play with friends. Instead, every day after his father came home, he would go to the basketball court near his house for an hour or two and practise his skills alone.

Today, one of the questions Andy gets asked a lot is, “How can I become a professional basketball player like you?” To this, he usually replies, “Practise”. He says that playing basketball every day as a way to relax and deal with stress was the training he needed to become a talented player. Without that, he believes he would never have won a place in his school team, nor attracted the attention of Thomas Brayden, coach of one of the country’s most popular professional teams, who- after seeing him score the winning points in one match - recommended that Andy come for a try-out.

Andy’s life today is nothing like that of his childhood. He is one of the highest-paid basketball players in the country and he earns a lot of extra money doing advertisements for sports clothes. Despite this, those who work with him say success has not changed him. “He has remained the same nice guy he was when he first came”, says coach Brayden, “and he gets on well with his teammates both on and off the court. For me, that's the greatest achievement of all.

1.What is the writer doing in this text?

Read the text below. For questions (1-5) choose the correct answer (A-D)

Basketball Star

Andy Jameson didn't have a typical childhood. When he was only 10, his mother fell ill and had to stop working; to support the family, his father had to find a second job, which meant, of course, that he was hardly ever at home. As the oldest child, Andy had to help out around the house, look after his younger brothers and do their homework with them, all of which left him little time to go out and play with friends. Instead, every day after his father came home, he would go to the basketball court near his house for an hour or two and practise his skills alone.

Today, one of the questions Andy gets asked a lot is, “How can I become a professional basketball player like you?” To this, he usually replies, “Practise”. He says that playing basketball every day as a way to relax and deal with stress was the training he needed to become a talented player. Without that, he believes he would never have won a place in his school team, nor attracted the attention of Thomas Brayden, coach of one of the country’s most popular professional teams, who- after seeing him score the winning points in one match - recommended that Andy come for a try-out.

Andy’s life today is nothing like that of his childhood. He is one of the highest-paid basketball players in the country and he earns a lot of extra money doing advertisements for sports clothes. Despite this, those who work with him say success has not changed him. “He has remained the same nice guy he was when he first came”, says coach Brayden, “and he gets on well with his teammates both on and off the court. For me, that's the greatest achievement of all.

2.Why did Andy have to help his brothers with schoolwork?

Read the text below. For questions (1-5) choose the correct answer (A-D)

Basketball Star

Andy Jameson didn't have a typical childhood. When he was only 10, his mother fell ill and had to stop working; to support the family, his father had to find a second job, which meant, of course, that he was hardly ever at home. As the oldest child, Andy had to help out around the house, look after his younger brothers and do their homework with them, all of which left him little time to go out and play with friends. Instead, every day after his father came home, he would go to the basketball court near his house for an hour or two and practise his skills alone.

Today, one of the questions Andy gets asked a lot is, “How can I become a professional basketball player like you?” To this, he usually replies, “Practise”. He says that playing basketball every day as a way to relax and deal with stress was the training he needed to become a talented player. Without that, he believes he would never have won a place in his school team, nor attracted the attention of Thomas Brayden, coach of one of the country’s most popular professional teams, who- after seeing him score the winning points in one match - recommended that Andy come for a try-out.

Andy’s life today is nothing like that of his childhood. He is one of the highest-paid basketball players in the country and he earns a lot of extra money doing advertisements for sports clothes. Despite this, those who work with him say success has not changed him. “He has remained the same nice guy he was when he first came”, says coach Brayden, “and he gets on well with his teammates both on and off the court. For me, that's the greatest achievement of all.

3.How did Andy end up playing for a national team?

Read the text below. For questions (1-5) choose the correct answer (A-D)

Basketball Star

Andy Jameson didn't have a typical childhood. When he was only 10, his mother fell ill and had to stop working; to support the family, his father had to find a second job, which meant, of course, that he was hardly ever at home. As the oldest child, Andy had to help out around the house, look after his younger brothers and do their homework with them, all of which left him little time to go out and play with friends. Instead, every day after his father came home, he would go to the basketball court near his house for an hour or two and practise his skills alone.

Today, one of the questions Andy gets asked a lot is, “How can I become a professional basketball player like you?” To this, he usually replies, “Practise”. He says that playing basketball every day as a way to relax and deal with stress was the training he needed to become a talented player. Without that, he believes he would never have won a place in his school team, nor attracted the attention of Thomas Brayden, coach of one of the country’s most popular professional teams, who- after seeing him score the winning points in one match - recommended that Andy come for a try-out.

Andy’s life today is nothing like that of his childhood. He is one of the highest-paid basketball players in the country and he earns a lot of extra money doing advertisements for sports clothes. Despite this, those who work with him say success has not changed him. “He has remained the same nice guy he was when he first came”, says coach Brayden, “and he gets on well with his teammates both on and off the court. For me, that's the greatest achievement of all.

4.What does coach Brayden believe?

Read the text below. For questions (1-5) choose the correct answer (A-D)

Basketball Star

Andy Jameson didn't have a typical childhood. When he was only 10, his mother fell ill and had to stop working; to support the family, his father had to find a second job, which meant, of course, that he was hardly ever at home. As the oldest child, Andy had to help out around the house, look after his younger brothers and do their homework with them, all of which left him little time to go out and play with friends. Instead, every day after his father came home, he would go to the basketball court near his house for an hour or two and practise his skills alone.

Today, one of the questions Andy gets asked a lot is, “How can I become a professional basketball player like you?” To this, he usually replies, “Practise”. He says that playing basketball every day as a way to relax and deal with stress was the training he needed to become a talented player. Without that, he believes he would never have won a place in his school team, nor attracted the attention of Thomas Brayden, coach of one of the country’s most popular professional teams, who- after seeing him score the winning points in one match - recommended that Andy come for a try-out.

Andy’s life today is nothing like that of his childhood. He is one of the highest-paid basketball players in the country and he earns a lot of extra money doing advertisements for sports clothes. Despite this, those who work with him say success has not changed him. “He has remained the same nice guy he was when he first came”, says coach Brayden, “and he gets on well with his teammates both on and off the court. For me, that's the greatest achievement of all.

5.What might Andy say about his life?

Read the text. Complete gaps 6-10 with sentences A–F. There is one extra sentence.

BETHANY HAMILTON – SOULSURFER
Bethany Hamilton was definitely born with the sea in her blood. Her parents, who were enthusiastic surfers, had moved to Hawaii before she was born so that they could spend more time in the water. With her parents and two older brothers, she started learning to surf almost as soon as she could walk. (6) ______ So, it was no surprise when, on the night before Halloween in 2003, she went for an evening’s surfing with her friends. The waves weren’t very high and she was just lying on her board, relaxing, when a three-metre-long tiger shark came up from below and bit off her left arm. Thanks to her quick-thinking friends, Bethany survived despite losing a large amount of blood. (7) ______ When she came to after the operation, her first words were ‘When can I surf again?’ She didn’t have to wait long. On November 26th, she returned to the sea on her surfboard and, in January 2004, she entered her first competition since the attack. Around the same time as she was returning to surfing competitions, Bethany was also busy with appearances on television and in newspaper interviews. (8) ______ She was a modest person by nature, and didn’t enjoy all the attention. But, eventually, she realised that it gave her an opportunity to tell people about her life and her beliefs. In the same year, 2004, she wrote her autobiography: Soul Surfer: A true story of faith, family and fighting to get back on the board. This brought her story to a much wider audience. Despite still being a young teenager with her own disability, Bethany was determined to help others who had even worse problems. (9) ______ This country had suffered badly from a tsunami in December 2004 and desperately needed international help. Bethany went there and was able to help local people overcome their fear of the water. Bethany won her first national surfing competition in 2005 and she turned professional two years later. Although surfing takes up a lot of her time, she has other passions. She works hard to raise money for several charities. (10) ______ In 2011, her amazing story was made into a film and, once again, Bethany was able to reach an even wider audience and has become a role model for many people with disabilities. When a journalist asked what she would do if she could get her arm back, her reply was immediate. She wouldn’t want to change her life as it was the loss of her arm which made everything that she has achieved possible.

Read the text. Complete gaps 6-10 with sentences A–F. There is one extra sentence.

BETHANY HAMILTON – SOULSURFER
Bethany Hamilton was definitely born with the sea in her blood. Her parents, who were enthusiastic surfers, had moved to Hawaii before she was born so that they could spend more time in the water. With her parents and two older brothers, she started learning to surf almost as soon as she could walk. (6) ______ So, it was no surprise when, on the night before Halloween in 2003, she went for an evening’s surfing with her friends. The waves weren’t very high and she was just lying on her board, relaxing, when a three-metre-long tiger shark came up from below and bit off her left arm. Thanks to her quick-thinking friends, Bethany survived despite losing a large amount of blood. (7) ______ When she came to after the operation, her first words were ‘When can I surf again?’ She didn’t have to wait long. On November 26th, she returned to the sea on her surfboard and, in January 2004, she entered her first competition since the attack. Around the same time as she was returning to surfing competitions, Bethany was also busy with appearances on television and in newspaper interviews. (8) ______ She was a modest person by nature, and didn’t enjoy all the attention. But, eventually, she realised that it gave her an opportunity to tell people about her life and her beliefs. In the same year, 2004, she wrote her autobiography: Soul Surfer: A true story of faith, family and fighting to get back on the board. This brought her story to a much wider audience. Despite still being a young teenager with her own disability, Bethany was determined to help others who had even worse problems. (9) ______ This country had suffered badly from a tsunami in December 2004 and desperately needed international help. Bethany went there and was able to help local people overcome their fear of the water. Bethany won her first national surfing competition in 2005 and she turned professional two years later. Although surfing takes up a lot of her time, she has other passions. She works hard to raise money for several charities. (10) ______ In 2011, her amazing story was made into a film and, once again, Bethany was able to reach an even wider audience and has become a role model for many people with disabilities. When a journalist asked what she would do if she could get her arm back, her reply was immediate. She wouldn’t want to change her life as it was the loss of her arm which made everything that she has achieved possible.

Read the text. Complete gaps 6-10 with sentences A–F. There is one extra sentence.

BETHANY HAMILTON – SOULSURFER
Bethany Hamilton was definitely born with the sea in her blood. Her parents, who were enthusiastic surfers, had moved to Hawaii before she was born so that they could spend more time in the water. With her parents and two older brothers, she started learning to surf almost as soon as she could walk. (6) ______ So, it was no surprise when, on the night before Halloween in 2003, she went for an evening’s surfing with her friends. The waves weren’t very high and she was just lying on her board, relaxing, when a three-metre-long tiger shark came up from below and bit off her left arm. Thanks to her quick-thinking friends, Bethany survived despite losing a large amount of blood. (7) ______ When she came to after the operation, her first words were ‘When can I surf again?’ She didn’t have to wait long. On November 26th, she returned to the sea on her surfboard and, in January 2004, she entered her first competition since the attack. Around the same time as she was returning to surfing competitions, Bethany was also busy with appearances on television and in newspaper interviews. (8) ______ She was a modest person by nature, and didn’t enjoy all the attention. But, eventually, she realised that it gave her an opportunity to tell people about her life and her beliefs. In the same year, 2004, she wrote her autobiography: Soul Surfer: A true story of faith, family and fighting to get back on the board. This brought her story to a much wider audience. Despite still being a young teenager with her own disability, Bethany was determined to help others who had even worse problems. (9) ______ This country had suffered badly from a tsunami in December 2004 and desperately needed international help. Bethany went there and was able to help local people overcome their fear of the water. Bethany won her first national surfing competition in 2005 and she turned professional two years later. Although surfing takes up a lot of her time, she has other passions. She works hard to raise money for several charities. (10) ______ In 2011, her amazing story was made into a film and, once again, Bethany was able to reach an even wider audience and has become a role model for many people with disabilities. When a journalist asked what she would do if she could get her arm back, her reply was immediate. She wouldn’t want to change her life as it was the loss of her arm which made everything that she has achieved possible.

Read the text. Complete gaps 6-10 with sentences A–F. There is one extra sentence.

BETHANY HAMILTON – SOULSURFER
Bethany Hamilton was definitely born with the sea in her blood. Her parents, who were enthusiastic surfers, had moved to Hawaii before she was born so that they could spend more time in the water. With her parents and two older brothers, she started learning to surf almost as soon as she could walk. (6) ______ So, it was no surprise when, on the night before Halloween in 2003, she went for an evening’s surfing with her friends. The waves weren’t very high and she was just lying on her board, relaxing, when a three-metre-long tiger shark came up from below and bit off her left arm. Thanks to her quick-thinking friends, Bethany survived despite losing a large amount of blood. (7) ______ When she came to after the operation, her first words were ‘When can I surf again?’ She didn’t have to wait long. On November 26th, she returned to the sea on her surfboard and, in January 2004, she entered her first competition since the attack. Around the same time as she was returning to surfing competitions, Bethany was also busy with appearances on television and in newspaper interviews. (8) ______ She was a modest person by nature, and didn’t enjoy all the attention. But, eventually, she realised that it gave her an opportunity to tell people about her life and her beliefs. In the same year, 2004, she wrote her autobiography: Soul Surfer: A true story of faith, family and fighting to get back on the board. This brought her story to a much wider audience. Despite still being a young teenager with her own disability, Bethany was determined to help others who had even worse problems. (9) ______ This country had suffered badly from a tsunami in December 2004 and desperately needed international help. Bethany went there and was able to help local people overcome their fear of the water. Bethany won her first national surfing competition in 2005 and she turned professional two years later. Although surfing takes up a lot of her time, she has other passions. She works hard to raise money for several charities. (10) ______ In 2011, her amazing story was made into a film and, once again, Bethany was able to reach an even wider audience and has become a role model for many people with disabilities. When a journalist asked what she would do if she could get her arm back, her reply was immediate. She wouldn’t want to change her life as it was the loss of her arm which made everything that she has achieved possible.

Read the text. Complete gaps 6-10 with sentences A–F. There is one extra sentence.

BETHANY HAMILTON – SOULSURFER
Bethany Hamilton was definitely born with the sea in her blood. Her parents, who were enthusiastic surfers, had moved to Hawaii before she was born so that they could spend more time in the water. With her parents and two older brothers, she started learning to surf almost as soon as she could walk. (6) ______ So, it was no surprise when, on the night before Halloween in 2003, she went for an evening’s surfing with her friends. The waves weren’t very high and she was just lying on her board, relaxing, when a three-metre-long tiger shark came up from below and bit off her left arm. Thanks to her quick-thinking friends, Bethany survived despite losing a large amount of blood. (7) ______ When she came to after the operation, her first words were ‘When can I surf again?’ She didn’t have to wait long. On November 26th, she returned to the sea on her surfboard and, in January 2004, she entered her first competition since the attack. Around the same time as she was returning to surfing competitions, Bethany was also busy with appearances on television and in newspaper interviews. (8) ______ She was a modest person by nature, and didn’t enjoy all the attention. But, eventually, she realised that it gave her an opportunity to tell people about her life and her beliefs. In the same year, 2004, she wrote her autobiography: Soul Surfer: A true story of faith, family and fighting to get back on the board. This brought her story to a much wider audience. Despite still being a young teenager with her own disability, Bethany was determined to help others who had even worse problems. (9) ______ This country had suffered badly from a tsunami in December 2004 and desperately needed international help. Bethany went there and was able to help local people overcome their fear of the water. Bethany won her first national surfing competition in 2005 and she turned professional two years later. Although surfing takes up a lot of her time, she has other passions. She works hard to raise money for several charities. (10) ______ In 2011, her amazing story was made into a film and, once again, Bethany was able to reach an even wider audience and has become a role model for many people with disabilities. When a journalist asked what she would do if she could get her arm back, her reply was immediate. She wouldn’t want to change her life as it was the loss of her arm which made everything that she has achieved possible.

Read the text. Complete gaps 11-16 with the correct answer A–D.

Surfing

Surfing grew throughout the 20th century to (11)…………….. a popular sport all over the world, but surfers have been around for many years. The explorer James Cook saw surfing in action in 1778 during an (12)…………….. to the Pacific. In fact, surfing took (13)…………….. in the same areas then that have since become popular surfing resorts now, such as Hawaii and Tahiti. Surfing wasn’t encouraged by local officials (14)…………….. the 19th century but young Hawaiians took up the activity again in the early 1900s. Following the invention of lighter surfboards, surfing attracted people around the world. The 1960s saw a huge increase in the (15)…………….. of surfers as the activity was promoted through the media and popular music. The hobby quickly became the professional sport it is now, and (16)…………….. and national organisations were created that organised competitions and raised money to hold events.

Read the text. Complete gaps 11-16 with the correct answer A–D.

Surfing

Surfing grew throughout the 20th century to (11)…………….. a popular sport all over the world, but surfers have been around for many years. The explorer James Cook saw surfing in action in 1778 during an (12)…………….. to the Pacific. In fact, surfing took (13)…………….. in the same areas then that have since become popular surfing resorts now, such as Hawaii and Tahiti. Surfing wasn’t encouraged by local officials (14)…………….. the 19th century but young Hawaiians took up the activity again in the early 1900s. Following the invention of lighter surfboards, surfing attracted people around the world. The 1960s saw a huge increase in the (15)…………….. of surfers as the activity was promoted through the media and popular music. The hobby quickly became the professional sport it is now, and (16)…………….. and national organisations were created that organised competitions and raised money to hold events.

Read the text. Complete gaps 11-16 with the correct answer A–D.

Surfing

Surfing grew throughout the 20th century to (11)…………….. a popular sport all over the world, but surfers have been around for many years. The explorer James Cook saw surfing in action in 1778 during an (12)…………….. to the Pacific. In fact, surfing took (13)…………….. in the same areas then that have since become popular surfing resorts now, such as Hawaii and Tahiti. Surfing wasn’t encouraged by local officials (14)…………….. the 19th century but young Hawaiians took up the activity again in the early 1900s. Following the invention of lighter surfboards, surfing attracted people around the world. The 1960s saw a huge increase in the (15)…………….. of surfers as the activity was promoted through the media and popular music. The hobby quickly became the professional sport it is now, and (16)…………….. and national organisations were created that organised competitions and raised money to hold events.

Read the text. Complete gaps 11-16 with the correct answer A–D.

Surfing

Surfing grew throughout the 20th century to (11)…………….. a popular sport all over the world, but surfers have been around for many years. The explorer James Cook saw surfing in action in 1778 during an (12)…………….. to the Pacific. In fact, surfing took (13)…………….. in the same areas then that have since become popular surfing resorts now, such as Hawaii and Tahiti. Surfing wasn’t encouraged by local officials (14)…………….. the 19th century but young Hawaiians took up the activity again in the early 1900s. Following the invention of lighter surfboards, surfing attracted people around the world. The 1960s saw a huge increase in the (15)…………….. of surfers as the activity was promoted through the media and popular music. The hobby quickly became the professional sport it is now, and (16)…………….. and national organisations were created that organised competitions and raised money to hold events.

Read the text. Complete gaps 11-16 with the correct answer A–D.

Surfing

Surfing grew throughout the 20th century to (11)…………….. a popular sport all over the world, but surfers have been around for many years. The explorer James Cook saw surfing in action in 1778 during an (12)…………….. to the Pacific. In fact, surfing took (13)…………….. in the same areas then that have since become popular surfing resorts now, such as Hawaii and Tahiti. Surfing wasn’t encouraged by local officials (14)…………….. the 19th century but young Hawaiians took up the activity again in the early 1900s. Following the invention of lighter surfboards, surfing attracted people around the world. The 1960s saw a huge increase in the (15)…………….. of surfers as the activity was promoted through the media and popular music. The hobby quickly became the professional sport it is now, and (16)…………….. and national organisations were created that organised competitions and raised money to hold events.

Read the text. Complete gaps 11-16 with the correct answer A–D.

Surfing

Surfing grew throughout the 20th century to (11)…………….. a popular sport all over the world, but surfers have been around for many years. The explorer James Cook saw surfing in action in 1778 during an (12)…………….. to the Pacific. In fact, surfing took (13)…………….. in the same areas then that have since become popular surfing resorts now, such as Hawaii and Tahiti. Surfing wasn’t encouraged by local officials (14)…………….. the 19th century but young Hawaiians took up the activity again in the early 1900s. Following the invention of lighter surfboards, surfing attracted people around the world. The 1960s saw a huge increase in the (15)…………….. of surfers as the activity was promoted through the media and popular music. The hobby quickly became the professional sport it is now, and (16)…………….. and national organisations were created that organised competitions and raised money to hold events.

Read the text. For questions 22-26, choose the correct answer A–H. There are three extra.

The people below all want to do something to keep fit.

There are eight descriptions of fitness activities. Decide which activity would be the most suitable for the people below.

Fitness Activities

A Stevie’s Gym

Stevie’s Gym is well known in the area for offering the best in everything to do with health and fitness. Relax in our luxury swimming pool or use the latest equipment in the gym. It’s easy to lose interest if you don’t have the right support, and our skilled team of trainers will get you started and help you stay focused.

B Blackwell Gym

The very best in personal service. Our members get a free health check when they join. We will then discuss your aims and design a personal programme to help you achieve your goals. Open six days a week, closed on Sundays.

C The Arcadian Harriers

We meet in the Arcadian Leisure Centre twice a week and set off on planned routes around the area. Join us on Tuesday for the 6k run and Thursday for the 10k. You don’t have to become a member to run with us, but we’d love it if you did. We are also looking for people to help out with events.

D JDC Gym

We offer personal, one-to-one training programmes for beginner and more advanced workouts. Our trainers are available seven days a week and can meet you at the gym or at a place that’s more convenient to you. Build your strength and fitness and get help with any injuries you may have.

E Temple Health and Fitness

Whether you want to improve your fitness or lose weight, you can be sure to find the support you need to achieve your goals with our team of personal trainers. Visit our website to view their personal profiles and areas of expertise. Currently we are offering sessions at weekends only.

F Arena Leisure Centre

We know that some days are perfect for achieving goals in the gym, while others are best spent relaxing in the sauna. Whatever your needs, we can promise you a personal service. Please note the swimming pool is being used for competitions every Saturday and Sunday and is not open to the public on these days.

G Central Fitness and Leisure

We are one of the larger leisure centres in the area and can offer a huge range of activities at our 24-hour gym and 400-metre running track that is free to use for members. Sign up to our monthly league table and see how your times compare to other members.

H Sport Special

For those who want to focus on their own personal fitness, Sport Special provides members with a modern gym with the latest equipment. The leisure centre also organises group events such as five-a-side football or hockey. After the match, get to know your team mates in the café for tea, coffee and snacks.

17.Theo is new to the area and wants to get fit for the first time in his life. He is more interested in team sports and would like to make friends as well.

Read the text. For questions 22-26, choose the correct answer A–H. There are three extra.

The people below all want to do something to keep fit.

There are eight descriptions of fitness activities. Decide which activity would be the most suitable for the people below.

Fitness Activities

A Stevie’s Gym

Stevie’s Gym is well known in the area for offering the best in everything to do with health and fitness. Relax in our luxury swimming pool or use the latest equipment in the gym. It’s easy to lose interest if you don’t have the right support, and our skilled team of trainers will get you started and help you stay focused.

B Blackwell Gym

The very best in personal service. Our members get a free health check when they join. We will then discuss your aims and design a personal programme to help you achieve your goals. Open six days a week, closed on Sundays.

C The Arcadian Harriers

We meet in the Arcadian Leisure Centre twice a week and set off on planned routes around the area. Join us on Tuesday for the 6k run and Thursday for the 10k. You don’t have to become a member to run with us, but we’d love it if you did. We are also looking for people to help out with events.

D JDC Gym

We offer personal, one-to-one training programmes for beginner and more advanced workouts. Our trainers are available seven days a week and can meet you at the gym or at a place that’s more convenient to you. Build your strength and fitness and get help with any injuries you may have.

E Temple Health and Fitness

Whether you want to improve your fitness or lose weight, you can be sure to find the support you need to achieve your goals with our team of personal trainers. Visit our website to view their personal profiles and areas of expertise. Currently we are offering sessions at weekends only.

F Arena Leisure Centre

We know that some days are perfect for achieving goals in the gym, while others are best spent relaxing in the sauna. Whatever your needs, we can promise you a personal service. Please note the swimming pool is being used for competitions every Saturday and Sunday and is not open to the public on these days.

G Central Fitness and Leisure

We are one of the larger leisure centres in the area and can offer a huge range of activities at our 24-hour gym and 400-metre running track that is free to use for members. Sign up to our monthly league table and see how your times compare to other members.

H Sport Special

For those who want to focus on their own personal fitness, Sport Special provides members with a modern gym with the latest equipment. The leisure centre also organises group events such as five-a-side football or hockey. After the match, get to know your team mates in the café for tea, coffee and snacks.

18. Barbara loves running and would like to join a running club. She can’t afford a membership fee to begin with but if she likes it, she’d be keen to sign up and volunteer as well.

Read the text. For questions 22-26, choose the correct answer A–H. There are three extra.

The people below all want to do something to keep fit.

There are eight descriptions of fitness activities. Decide which activity would be the most suitable for the people below.

Fitness Activities

A Stevie’s Gym

Stevie’s Gym is well known in the area for offering the best in everything to do with health and fitness. Relax in our luxury swimming pool or use the latest equipment in the gym. It’s easy to lose interest if you don’t have the right support, and our skilled team of trainers will get you started and help you stay focused.

B Blackwell Gym

The very best in personal service. Our members get a free health check when they join. We will then discuss your aims and design a personal programme to help you achieve your goals. Open six days a week, closed on Sundays.

C The Arcadian Harriers

We meet in the Arcadian Leisure Centre twice a week and set off on planned routes around the area. Join us on Tuesday for the 6k run and Thursday for the 10k. You don’t have to become a member to run with us, but we’d love it if you did. We are also looking for people to help out with events.

D JDC Gym

We offer personal, one-to-one training programmes for beginner and more advanced workouts. Our trainers are available seven days a week and can meet you at the gym or at a place that’s more convenient to you. Build your strength and fitness and get help with any injuries you may have.

E Temple Health and Fitness

Whether you want to improve your fitness or lose weight, you can be sure to find the support you need to achieve your goals with our team of personal trainers. Visit our website to view their personal profiles and areas of expertise. Currently we are offering sessions at weekends only.

F Arena Leisure Centre

We know that some days are perfect for achieving goals in the gym, while others are best spent relaxing in the sauna. Whatever your needs, we can promise you a personal service. Please note the swimming pool is being used for competitions every Saturday and Sunday and is not open to the public on these days.

G Central Fitness and Leisure

We are one of the larger leisure centres in the area and can offer a huge range of activities at our 24-hour gym and 400-metre running track that is free to use for members. Sign up to our monthly league table and see how your times compare to other members.

H Sport Special

For those who want to focus on their own personal fitness, Sport Special provides members with a modern gym with the latest equipment. The leisure centre also organises group events such as five-a-side football or hockey. After the match, get to know your team mates in the café for tea, coffee and snacks.

19. Tracy has decided to join a gym. She wants to have someone who can help and encourage her to work hard. She’d also like to go swimming at the weekend.

Read the text. For questions 22-26, choose the correct answer A–H. There are three extra.

The people below all want to do something to keep fit.

There are eight descriptions of fitness activities. Decide which activity would be the most suitable for the people below.

Fitness Activities

A Stevie’s Gym

Stevie’s Gym is well known in the area for offering the best in everything to do with health and fitness. Relax in our luxury swimming pool or use the latest equipment in the gym. It’s easy to lose interest if you don’t have the right support, and our skilled team of trainers will get you started and help you stay focused.

B Blackwell Gym

The very best in personal service. Our members get a free health check when they join. We will then discuss your aims and design a personal programme to help you achieve your goals. Open six days a week, closed on Sundays.

C The Arcadian Harriers

We meet in the Arcadian Leisure Centre twice a week and set off on planned routes around the area. Join us on Tuesday for the 6k run and Thursday for the 10k. You don’t have to become a member to run with us, but we’d love it if you did. We are also looking for people to help out with events.

D JDC Gym

We offer personal, one-to-one training programmes for beginner and more advanced workouts. Our trainers are available seven days a week and can meet you at the gym or at a place that’s more convenient to you. Build your strength and fitness and get help with any injuries you may have.

E Temple Health and Fitness

Whether you want to improve your fitness or lose weight, you can be sure to find the support you need to achieve your goals with our team of personal trainers. Visit our website to view their personal profiles and areas of expertise. Currently we are offering sessions at weekends only.

F Arena Leisure Centre

We know that some days are perfect for achieving goals in the gym, while others are best spent relaxing in the sauna. Whatever your needs, we can promise you a personal service. Please note the swimming pool is being used for competitions every Saturday and Sunday and is not open to the public on these days.

G Central Fitness and Leisure

We are one of the larger leisure centres in the area and can offer a huge range of activities at our 24-hour gym and 400-metre running track that is free to use for members. Sign up to our monthly league table and see how your times compare to other members.

H Sport Special

For those who want to focus on their own personal fitness, Sport Special provides members with a modern gym with the latest equipment. The leisure centre also organises group events such as five-a-side football or hockey. After the match, get to know your team mates in the café for tea, coffee and snacks.

20. Steve is looking for a personal trainer and is returning to exercise after hurting his ankle. He is busy at work and needs someone who is available any day.

Read the text. For questions 22-26, choose the correct answer A–H. There are three extra.

The people below all want to do something to keep fit.

There are eight descriptions of fitness activities. Decide which activity would be the most suitable for the people below.

Fitness Activities

A Stevie’s Gym

Stevie’s Gym is well known in the area for offering the best in everything to do with health and fitness. Relax in our luxury swimming pool or use the latest equipment in the gym. It’s easy to lose interest if you don’t have the right support, and our skilled team of trainers will get you started and help you stay focused.

B Blackwell Gym

The very best in personal service. Our members get a free health check when they join. We will then discuss your aims and design a personal programme to help you achieve your goals. Open six days a week, closed on Sundays.

C The Arcadian Harriers

We meet in the Arcadian Leisure Centre twice a week and set off on planned routes around the area. Join us on Tuesday for the 6k run and Thursday for the 10k. You don’t have to become a member to run with us, but we’d love it if you did. We are also looking for people to help out with events.

D JDC Gym

We offer personal, one-to-one training programmes for beginner and more advanced workouts. Our trainers are available seven days a week and can meet you at the gym or at a place that’s more convenient to you. Build your strength and fitness and get help with any injuries you may have.

E Temple Health and Fitness

Whether you want to improve your fitness or lose weight, you can be sure to find the support you need to achieve your goals with our team of personal trainers. Visit our website to view their personal profiles and areas of expertise. Currently we are offering sessions at weekends only.

F Arena Leisure Centre

We know that some days are perfect for achieving goals in the gym, while others are best spent relaxing in the sauna. Whatever your needs, we can promise you a personal service. Please note the swimming pool is being used for competitions every Saturday and Sunday and is not open to the public on these days.

G Central Fitness and Leisure

We are one of the larger leisure centres in the area and can offer a huge range of activities at our 24-hour gym and 400-metre running track that is free to use for members. Sign up to our monthly league table and see how your times compare to other members.

H Sport Special

For those who want to focus on their own personal fitness, Sport Special provides members with a modern gym with the latest equipment. The leisure centre also organises group events such as five-a-side football or hockey. After the match, get to know your team mates in the café for tea, coffee and snacks.

21. Debbie is a keen athlete and wants to find somewhere she can train on a race-track and compete against other athletes. She likes to train early in the morning.