Cambridge 19_Test 1_Reading passage 1_Tennis rackets

Which word is a synonym for REMARKABLE in this sentence? Andy Murray’s achievement was considered remarkable due to the strength of his competition.

• ordinary

• extraordinary

• notable

• impossible

Which word is a synonym for COMPETE in this sentence? Andy Murray had to compete against some of the strongest players in history.

• strive

• play

• oppose

• challenge

Which word is a synonym for TOURNAMENT in this sentence? Murray was seen as an outsider in major tournaments.

• match

• competition

• gathering

• league

Which word is a synonym for VISIBLE in this sentence? The change to his coaching team had a visible impact on Murray’s style.

• clear

• evident

• hidden

• noticeable

Which word is a synonym for SUBTLE in this sentence? The change to synthetic strings was subtle but important.

• minor

• significant

• delicate

• clear

Which word is a synonym for MODIFICATION in this sentence? The modifications to his racket improved his performance.

• adjustments

• changes

• innovations

• additions

Which word is a synonym for STRING in this sentence? Murray used synthetic strings for the mains of his racket.

• line

• cord

• material

• thread

Which word is a synonym for CUSTOMIZE in this sentence? Professional players customize their rackets to their specific needs.

• personalise

• alter

• design

• modify

Which word is a synonym for SPECIFICATION in this sentence? The players were particular about the specifications of their rackets.

• requirements

• standards

• features

• design

Which word is a synonym for REGULARITY in this sentence? Racket modification became a regularity in tennis by the 1980s.

• frequency

• routine

• trend

• custom