Mini Test Reading: Karina Moore – high diver
For each question, choose the correct answer.
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Karina Moore – teenage high diver!
Several times a week, teenager Karina Moore trains at her local pool to jump from the high-diving board into the water – in an attempt to become a national diving champion.
Karina first learned about diving during a family break in Spain, where the resort’s pool had a high-diving board. Young people were diving off it, and it looked fun, but Karina didn’t join in, even though she was a strong swimmer. Then after returning home, she discovered a long-distance runner she’d always admired had started diving for relaxation – so she became more interested.
Karina joined a beginners’ diving class at her local pool. They had several sessions jumping onto soft materials before trying the high board. ‘The water looked a long way down,’ says Karina, ‘but after our training, I felt I’d handle it – without injuring myself? They’d warned me I’d land in the water fast – at around 60 kph – but I was prepared. I couldn’t wait to get started – although the others weren’t so keen! Anyway, I wasn’t disappointed by the experience.’
In Karina’s area, there’s now lots of interest in high diving, but it’s sometimes difficult for swimmers to find suitable practice facilities. Although the pools are deep enough, they’re in use so often by diving clubs that other people don’t get opportunities to practise. Fortunately, though, Karina’s coach noticed her talent and helped her develop her techniques. After also two years, she’s winning competitions in her area.
But what’s it like to concentrate so much on diving? ‘I train 20 hours a week’ says Karina, ‘and I won’t pretend it’s easy – you have to enjoy it to spend so much time doing it! It’s not easy for my parents either, though – they drive me to training sessions early in the morning, and that costs money. But they’re had financial help from sports organisations, luckily. And my schoolwork and social life are good. I still meet my mates – and there’s always the phone! The only thing I hadn’t realised was that the pool water would damage my hair – I used to love my long hair, but I’ve had to cut it short because it looked awful! But I’ll definitely keep on diving!’
Câu hỏi & đáp án
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Câu 1. What made Karina keen to take up diving?
- A. She wanted to repeat her holiday experience.
- B. She found out her athletics hero had taken it up.
- C. She’d visited a pool where some teenagers were doing it.
- D. She wanted a new challenge after her success at swimming.
Đáp án: B. She found out her athletics hero had taken it up.
Đáp án B là đúng vì đoạn văn nói: 'she discovered a long-distance runner she’d always admired had started diving for relaxation – so she became more interested.' (cô ấy phát hiện ra một vận động viên chạy đường dài mà cô ấy luôn ngưỡng mộ đã bắt đầu tập lặn để thư giãn - vì vậy cô ấy trở nên quan tâm hơn).
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Câu 2. How did Karina feel the first time she used the high board?
- A. worried about how far it was above the pool
- B. pleased to experience it with other beginners
- C. confident that she wouldn’t get hurt
- D. shocked to hit the water at such speed
Đáp án: C. confident that she wouldn’t get hurt
Đáp án C là đúng vì Karina nói: 'but after our training, I felt I’d handle it – without injuring myself?' (nhưng sau quá trình huấn luyện, tôi cảm thấy mình có thể xử lý được - mà không bị thương?). Điều này cho thấy sự tự tin về việc không bị thương.
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Câu 3. What does the writer suggest about diving facilities in Karina’s area?
- A. They’re not used as much as they could be.
- B. There aren’t enough coaches teaching people to use them.
- C. There aren’t as many boards as there used to be.
- D. They’re not available to the public for long enough each day.
Đáp án: D. They’re not available to the public for long enough each day.
Đáp án D là đúng. Đoạn văn nói: 'they’re in use so often by diving clubs that other people don’t get opportunities to practise.' (chúng được các câu lạc bộ lặn sử dụng thường xuyên đến nỗi những người khác không có cơ hội luyện tập). Điều này ngụ ý rằng thời gian dành cho công chúng ('other people') không đủ.
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Câu 4. How does Karina feel about spending so much time diving?
- A. surprised by one effect it has had on her
- B. sorry she no longer sees her friends so much
- C. anxious about the amount of money it costs
- D. grateful to be able to focus on something she loves
Đáp án: A. surprised by one effect it has had on her
Đáp án A là đúng. Karina nói: 'The only thing I hadn’t realised was that the pool water would damage my hair' (Điều duy nhất tôi không nhận ra là nước hồ bơi sẽ làm hỏng tóc tôi). Đây là một tác động ('effect') khiến cô ấy ngạc nhiên ('hadn't realised').
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Câu 5. What would the writer say about Karina?
- A. She’s a young girl who’s achieved a lot by becoming a national diving champion – and all with very little support.
- B. She’s made enormous progress in a very short time – after only a couple of years, she’s already showing great signs of success.
- C. She has a lot of natural talent, but she’s already thinking of having a break from the high board for a while.
- D. She’s sad that she’s given up almost everything for her sport – and her lifestyle really sounds quite hard.
Đáp án: B. She’s made enormous progress in a very short time – after only a couple of years, she’s already showing great signs of success.
Đáp án B là đúng. Đoạn văn đề cập: 'After also two years, she’s winning competitions in her area.' (Sau hai năm, cô ấy đã chiến thắng các cuộc thi trong khu vực). Đây là sự tiến bộ lớn ('enormous progress') trong thời gian ngắn ('short time').