VSTEP READING PRACTICE

Where did the modern soccer originate in the world?

• A. in the US

• B. in China

• C. in England

• D. in Brazil

The word "defeat" in line 2 is closest in meaning to:

• A. failure

• B. success

• C. attention

• D. participation

The word "universal" in line 1 is closest in meaning to:

• A. general

• B. global

• C. uncommon

• D. special

The word "some" in bold refers to

• A. poor boys

• B. soccer academies

• C. national teams

• D. cities and towns

Which of these statements about the Ivory Coast national team is NOT true

• A. many of its best players are from immigrant families

• B. There are Muslim players on the team

• C. One of its players is Abubakari Abdul-Ganiyu

• D. It has helped to encourage peace in the country

"two-thirds" means _______

• about 67%

• 33%

• 25%

• about 80%

The researcher is yet to get the results.

This sentence means _______.

• The results have not been published yet.

• The researcher has already been clear about the results.

• The research failed.

• The researcher is managed to get the results.

They know little about greenhouse gas.

This sentence means _____

• They barely know about greenhouse gas.

• Little greenhouse gas is emitted.

• Greenhouse gas is rare.

• They know perfectly well about greenhouse gas.

There is no question that the very first pyramid was built by the Egyptians.

What does this sentence mean?

• It is certain that the Egyptians built the very first pyramid.

• People have still argued that who built the very first pyramind

• Not many people agree that the Egyptians built the very first pyramid.

• It is still unclear that who built the very first pyramid.

The bacteria, with incomplete cell walls, are not able to reproduce.

"reproduce" means _______.

• multiply

• thrive

• move

• eat