FIFTEEN-MINUTE TEST READING

Full name: .. Class: 11A..

Task 1: Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.
The 15th Asian Games took place from December 1 through December 15, 2006, in Doha, capital of Qatar. More
than 10,000 athletes, who represent 45 countries and regions, took part in 39 sports and 424 events of the Games,
the most important event in Asia. Some new events such as chess and triathlon were also included in the Games.
The 15th Asian Games was organized at 34 sporting venues, including Khalifa Stadium, which hosted the opening
and closing ceremonies. The Opening Ceremony of the 15 th Asian Games, Doha 2006, at Khalifa Stadium, was
the most spectacular opening of any Games with 50,000 people to get into Khalifa Stadium and more than one
billion television viewers. The Doha Asian Games Organizing Committee (DAGOC) wanted to ensure that
everybody who saw the ceremony would have a memory for life as suggested in the slogan "The Games of Your
Life." The 15th Asian Games was a successful sporting event that all attendees would never forget. Everyone is
looking forward to the 16 th Asian Games, which will be held in Guangzhou, China, from November 2 to
November 18, 2010.
1. How long did the 15th Asian Games last?

2. How many participants took part in the Doha Asian Games?

3. Where were the Opening and Closing Ceremonies held?

4. Did the Opening Ceremony attract over one billion viewers?

5. When did the 16th Asian Games take place?

FIFTEEN-MINUTE TEST READING

Full name: .. Class: 11A..
Task 1: Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.
The 15th Asian Games took place from December 1 through December 15, 2006, in Doha, capital of Qatar. More
than 10,000 athletes, who represent 45 countries and regions, took part in 39 sports and 424 events of the Games,
the most important event in Asia. Some new events such as chess and triathlon were also included in the Games.
The 15th Asian Games was organized at 34 sporting venues, including Khalifa Stadium, which hosted the opening
and closing ceremonies. The Opening Ceremony of the 15 th Asian Games, Doha 2006, at Khalifa Stadium, was
the most spectacular opening of any Games with 50,000 people to get into Khalifa Stadium and more than one
billion television viewers. The Doha Asian Games Organizing Committee (DAGOC) wanted to ensure that
everybody who saw the ceremony would have a memory for life as suggested in the slogan "The Games of Your
Life." The 15th Asian Games was a successful sporting event that all attendees would never forget. Everyone is
looking forward to the 16 th Asian Games, which will be held in Guangzhou, China, from November 2 to
November 18, 2010.
1. How long did the 15th Asian Games last?

2. How many participants took part in the Doha Asian Games?

3. Where were the Opening and Closing Ceremonies held?

4. Did the Opening Ceremony attract over one billion viewers?

5. When did the 16th Asian Games take place?

Task 2: Read the following passage and choose one suitable word for each gap.

gold

multi-sport

ceremonies

represent

regulated

THE ASIAN GAMES

The Asian Games, also called the Asiad, is a event held every four years among
athletes from all over Asia. The games are by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA)
under the supervision of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Medals are awarded in each event, with
for first place, silver for second and bronze for third, a tradition which started in
1951. The Asian Games are dominated by the People's Republic of China.
Competitors are entered by a National Olympic Committee (NOC) to their
country of citizenship. National anthems and flags accompany the medal , and tables
showing the number of medals won by each country are widely used. In general only recognized nations are
represented, but a few nonsovereign countries are allowed to take part. The special case of Taiwan was handled
by having it compete as Chinese Taipei, due to the political status of Taiwan.

Task 2: Read the following passage and choose one suitable word for each gap.

relationships

spirit

solidarity

athletes

competitive

THE ASIAN GAMES

The of the Asian Games has been built up over a long period of time, and
passed from one games to the next spreading message of unity, warmth, and friendship through
sports. The warmth of the Asian Games comes not only from symbolic flame, but
from the that are established among individual ,
coaches, trainers, officials, volunteers, and spectators who come together from many different backgrounds
and cultures. It is an occasion when strength and sports skills are tested; friendship and
are built and promoted.

FIFTEEN-MINUTE TEST READING

Full name: ..
Class: 12A..
Task 1: Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.
The 23rd Southeast Asian Games were held in the Philippines from November 27th to December 5th in 2005.
The organization decided to hold the games at an open space to accommodate the large number of participants and
spectators. As a result, the 2005 SEA Games ranked as having the largest audience - 200,000 people during the
opening and closing ceremonies. These games were also noted for having the most number of delegates in the history
of the SEA Games.
Events in men's football actually started on November 20th, prior to the opening ceremony. Water polo events
began on November 21st, women's football on November 23rd, sailing on November 26th, and tennis on November
26th;
The first gold medal of the games was awarded to Singapore on November 25th when their water polo team came
out undefeated during the round-robin tournament round.
The Games were also considered a valuable opportunity for athletes to gain competition experience and
preparation for the upcoming Asian Games and Olympic Games. It was purposely created to strengthen friendship,
solidarity and understanding among neighboring countries in the region.
This was the third SEA Games to be hosted by the Philippines. There were 1,461 medals awarded, 444 of which
were gold, 434 were silver, and 583 were bronze.
1. Up to now, the Philippines has hosted the SEA Games _______ times.
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
2. Which sport was first competed in the 23rd SEA Games?
A. Water polo
B. Tennis
C. Men's football
D. Sailing
3. Which was not mentioned in the 23rd SEA Games?
A. Peace
B. Friendship
C. Solidarity
D. Understanding
4. Which country got the first gold medal in the 23rd SEA Games?
A. Vietnam
B. Singapore
C. The Philippines
D. Malaysia
5. The Opening and Closing Ceremonies attracted _________ people.
A. 1,461
B. 444
C. 434
D. 583

FIFTEEN-MINUTE TEST READING

Full name: ..
Class: 12A..
Task 1: Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.
The 23rd Southeast Asian Games were held in the Philippines from November 27th to December 5th in 2005.
The organization decided to hold the games at an open space to accommodate the large number of participants and
spectators. As a result, the 2005 SEA Games ranked as having the largest audience - 200,000 people during the
opening and closing ceremonies. These games were also noted for having the most number of delegates in the history
of the SEA Games.
Events in men's football actually started on November 20th, prior to the opening ceremony. Water polo events
began on November 21st, women's football on November 23rd, sailing on November 26th, and tennis on November
26th;
The first gold medal of the games was awarded to Singapore on November 25th when their water polo team came
out undefeated during the round-robin tournament round.
The Games were also considered a valuable opportunity for athletes to gain competition experience and
preparation for the upcoming Asian Games and Olympic Games. It was purposely created to strengthen friendship,
solidarity and understanding among neighboring countries in the region.
This was the third SEA Games to be hosted by the Philippines. There were 1,461 medals awarded, 444 of which
were gold, 434 were silver, and 583 were bronze.
1. Up to now, the Philippines has hosted the SEA Games _______ times.
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
2. Which sport was first competed in the 23rd SEA Games?
A. Water polo
B. Tennis
C. Men's football
D. Sailing
3. Which was not mentioned in the 23rd SEA Games?
A. Peace
B. Friendship
C. Solidarity
D. Understanding
4. Which country got the first gold medal in the 23rd SEA Games?
A. Vietnam
B. Singapore
C. The Philippines
D. Malaysia
5. The Opening and Closing Ceremonies attracted _________ people.
A. 1,461
B. 444
C. 434
D. 583

Task 2: Read the following passage and choose one suitable word for each gap.
The 24th Southeast Asian Games was (1) _____ in Thailand from December 6 to December 16, 2007.
The Thai Olympic Committee was (2) _____ the event to coincide with the commemoration of 80th birthday
of King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Officials were studying the possibility of doing the events in multiple venues
(3) _____ what had been done in Vietnam and the Philippines. It was (4) _____ sixth time Thailand hosted
the SEA Games. Thailand hosted the 1959, 1967, 1975, 1985 and 1995 SEA Games.
On 24 February 2006, northeast Thailand's Province authorities met to (5) _____ the 2007 SEA Games
schedule, and progress on the province's under-construction US$65 million sports complex.
1. A. held
B. met
C. seen
D. committed
2. A. winning
B. competing
C. fighting
D. planning
3. A. such as
B. as
C. likely
D. like
4. A. a
B. an
C. the
D.
5. A. talk
B. discuss
C. tell
D. quarrel

Task 2: Read the following passage and choose one suitable word for each gap.
On 24 February 2006, northeast Thailand's Province authorities met to (1) _____ the 2007 SEA Games
schedule, and progress on the province's under-construction US$65 million sports complex. The meeting
provided an overview of (2) _____, and ended with reassurances that everything would be ready (3) _____
SEA Games in 2007.
The sports (4) __ included a 5,000-seater indoor stadium and 16 tennis court facilities among other
facilities scheduled to be finished on June 2007.
The 2007 SEA Games featured (5) _____ than 400 events in 45 sports. The 24th edition of the games
had the highest number of sporting events in the entire history of the SEA Games, more events than the
Asian Games and the Olympic Games.
1. A. talk
B. discuss
C. tell
D. quarrel
2. A. facilities
B. tools
C. materials
D. furniture
3. A. at
B. on
C. with
D. for
4. A. places
B. halls
C. venues
D. homes
5. A. rather
B. more
C. better
D. as