HE TALKS CONTINUOUSLY WITH HIS FRIENDS ABOUT HIS ACHIEVEMENTS. HE’S K...

Câu 24: He talks continuously with his friends about his achievements. He’s kind of person

who is always

blowing his own horn.

A. showing off

B. modest

C. active

D. trying his best

Read the following passage on climate change, and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your

answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions .

The American type of football was developed in the 19th century from soccer and rugby

football. Played by professionals, amateurs, college and high school students, or young

children, football in American is one of the most popular sports besides basketball and

baseball. It attracts millions of fans each fall and people are very supportive of their favorite

teams. The football playing field of today is rectangular in shape and measures 100 yards

long and 53.5 yards wide. White lines are painted on the playing field to mark off the

distances to the end zone. The games is divided into four quarters, each fifteen minutes long.

The first two quarters are known as the first half. There is a rest period between two halves

which usually last about fifteen minutes. Each team has eleven players. Each team has

offensive players who play when the team has possession of the ball and defensive players

who play when the other team has the possession of the ball. Because of the body contact

players have during the game, helmets are worn to protect their head and face area, whereas

pads are worn to protect the shoulders, arms, and legs. Also, there are officials carrying

whistles and flags to make certain that the rules of the game are followed during the game.

The football is made of leather and is brown in color. It is shaped much like an oval and has

white rings near each end of the football. These rings help the players see the ball when it is

thrown or someone is running with it. The eight stitches on the top of the football help the

players to

grip

the ball when throwing or passing. The most famous game of the year is

Super Bowl that is played in January or February. It is televised around the world and is

watched by millions of people each year.

(Source: Sut.ac.th/ist/ENG/Courses)