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1. We can’t go skating. The _____ has been closed for repairs. A. rink B. course C. ring D. pitch 2. Most sport _____ team-work. A. imply B. infer C. apply D. involve 3. Baker Mayfield fined for seemingly _____ gesture. A. lewd B. decisive C. strong-minded D. determined 4. The main risk factors for type 2 diabetes are obesity and a _______ lifestyle. A. sedentary B. active C. athletic D. energizing 5. Sport is sometimes used by governments as a tool of foreign _____. A. policy B. political C. politics D. politician 6. Sportsmen _____ their political differences on the sports field. A. take part B. put aside C. take place D. keep apart 7. As he approached the end of the race, he found it hard to _____ his speed. A. carry on B. keep on C. persevere D. maintain 8. Jim Courier _____ Boris Becker in the men’s singles final by five sets to three.A. lost B. won C. drew D. beat 9. The study indicated that _______ walking is more beneficial to all people. A. calm B. brisk C. hazardous D. risky 10. Since our company featured in new track suits, people are starting to take an _____ in what we do. A. interest B. lack C. affinity D. fanatic