test 7

The writer says that baseball.

• is played only in America.

• Is not popular in countries like Japan.

• started in South America.

• is becoming more popular all over the world.

According to the text, baseball is played in more and more countries because

• it is an exciting game.

• it is included in the Olympic Games.

• Many American people live there.

• It is easy to play.

Which sentence isn't true about baseball?

• It was first played during the 1850s.

• It is an Olympic sport.

• The rules have changed quite a lot over the years.

• It started in New York.

Which piece of equipment is not mentioned in the text?

• bat

• ball

• glove

• mask

In which space (marked A B C and in the passage) will the following sentence fit? Players wear shoes with spikes to help them run, just as football players do, and a baseball cap, which is something everyone is familiar with!

• (A)

• (B)

• (C)

• (D)

What is the baseball field like?

• It has an infield, an outfield and a middle field.

• There are three diamonds on the ground.

• There are three bases on the diamond.

• It is usually in an indoor stadium.

The game is divided into.

• two halves.

• nine innings.

• three bases.

• an infield and an outfield.

The object of the game is to

• catch as many balls as you can.

• hit the ball the farthest.

• score the most runs.

• bat as often as you can.

What is true about a baseball match?

• It's slow.

• It often takes place on hot summer days.

• Spectators are not allowed to bring foods to the ballpark.

• The speed of the match may change suddenly.

According to the text, most American people have...............

• childhood memory at a ballpark.

• a baseball gear.

• experience of participating in at least a baseball inning.

• all of them