Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 36.

   David Beckham is an English footballer who has played for Manchester United and Real Madrid, as well as representing his country 100 times. He moved to the Los Angeles Galaxy in 2007 to increase the profile of football in America. He married Spice Girl Victoria Beckham and has become a worldwide celebrity, an advertising brand and a fashion icon. Beckham was born in London in 1975. His parents were fanatical Manchester United supporters. His talent was obvious from an early age and he signed with Manchester United on his fourteenth birthday. He helped the youth team win several trophies and made his first team debut in 1995. He helped his team achieve considerable success in his eleven seasons with them.

   Beckham has been runner-up twice as world football's best player. He won many trophies  with Manchester United, including the Champions League, and won a league title with Real Madrid. He also captained his club and country. He was famously sent off in a match against Argentina in the 1998 World Cup. In 2003, Beckham received an honour for services to football from Britain's Queen.

  Beckham has many interests off the soccer pitch and is rarely out of the headlines, especially concerning his marriage and children. He has established football academies in Los Angeles and London. In 2006 he was named a judge for the British Book Awards. He lives near Tom Cruise and the two are best buddies. Beckham is also a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador.

Question 31: What is the main idea of the passage?

A. The life and career of David Beckham

B. Beckham's family background

C. Beckham's life before and after getting married

D. Beckham's marriage with a Spice Girl's member

Question 32: According to the passage, Beckham has played 100 times for ______.

A. Real Madrid              

B. Manchester United

C. the national team of America    

D. The national team of England

Question 33: The word 'fanatical" is CLOSEST in meaning to  ______.

A. inspired

B. enthusiastic          

C. realistic

D. idealistic

Question 34: When did Beckham receive the royal award for his contribution to football?

A. In 1995

B. In 1998

C. In 2003

D.In 2006

Question 35: Which of the following is NOT mentioned about Beckham?

A. He contributed to the success of the youth team of the Manchester United.

B. He made England lose the match against Argentina in the 1998 World Cup.

C. He was voted one of the best football players of the world more than once,

D. Some of BecAam's interests are not related to football.

Question 36: The word 'won" is OPPOSITE in meaning to  ______.

A.failed      

B.established  

C.concerned

D.included