Reading: Unit 5: Do your best
12 questions. Answer each one and read the explanation; your score comes at the end. Practise again whenever you like.
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Raw talent may get an athlete noticed, but it is rarely enough on its own. Coaches repeatedly say that the players who reach the top are the ones with a stubborn streak: they keep training long after others have given up, and they treat every defeat as information rather than as a disaster.
According to the writer, successful athletes ..........
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In spite of their dedication and skill, even the best of sportspeople can be plagued by doubts and fears. The need to be in the right mindset to perform, unhindered by nerves, has paved the way for a relatively new role in the sports sector, that of the sports psychologist. Now, when sports celebrities thank their manager, their coach, and their supporters, it is not unusual for them to single out their sports psychologist for special praise.
According to the text, why has the role of the sports psychologist developed?
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In spite of their dedication and skill, even the best of sportspeople can be plagued by doubts and fears. The need to be in the right mindset to perform, unhindered by nerves, has paved the way for a relatively new role in the sports sector, that of the sports psychologist. Now, when sports celebrities thank their manager, their coach, and their supporters, it is not unusual for them to single out their sports psychologist for special praise.
The word 'them' in 'it is not unusual for them to single out' refers to .......... .
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In spite of their dedication and skill, even the best of sportspeople can be plagued by doubts and fears. The need to be in the right mindset to perform, unhindered by nerves, has paved the way for a relatively new role in the sports sector, that of the sports psychologist. Now, when sports celebrities thank their manager, their coach, and their supporters, it is not unusual for them to single out their sports psychologist for special praise.
The phrase 'plagued by doubts and fears' means .......... .
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When players get injured, the sports psychologist supports them through their recovery with a customised programme for their physical pain management as well as their mental wellness. If a player's confidence becomes eroded by an injury they have sustained, the sports psychologist works closely with them, strategically building the player back up to a position of self-belief.
What does the sports psychologist do when a player's confidence is eroded by an injury?
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When players get injured, the sports psychologist supports them through their recovery with a customised programme for their physical pain management as well as their mental wellness. If a player's confidence becomes eroded by an injury they have sustained, the sports psychologist works closely with them, strategically building the player back up to a position of self-belief.
The pronoun 'they' in 'an injury they have sustained' refers to .......... .
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One professor of sport sciences, after observing more than 250 players, was able to conclude that play was more successful whenever players 'scanned', that is, quickly glanced around, before receiving a pass. The same professor also studied 45 years' worth of penalty shoot-outs. The conclusion is that waiting too long causes overthinking, which often results in no score.
What did the professor conclude about penalty kicks?
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One professor of sport sciences, after observing more than 250 players, was able to conclude that play was more successful whenever players 'scanned', that is, quickly glanced around, before receiving a pass. The same professor also studied 45 years' worth of penalty shoot-outs. The conclusion is that waiting too long causes overthinking, which often results in no score.
The word 'scanned' in the text is explained as .......... .
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What life coaches are, in essence, is a replacement for friends or family who people would traditionally turn to for advice and encouragement. They support clients in recognising their strengths and weaknesses and show them how to achieve their goals. Unlike a therapist, who requires professional qualifications, anyone can be a life coach.
According to the text, how is a life coach different from a therapist?
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What life coaches are, in essence, is a replacement for friends or family who people would traditionally turn to for advice and encouragement. They support clients in recognising their strengths and weaknesses and show them how to achieve their goals. Unlike a therapist, who requires professional qualifications, anyone can be a life coach.
The word 'who' in 'friends or family who people would traditionally turn to' refers to .......... .
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The founder of Beyond 12 was offered a place at a prestigious college as a straight-A student. Although she managed to graduate, she found the years spent there extremely demanding. She was among people from very different backgrounds to her own, so she struggled to fit in. Living on the breadline, she could not afford to pay for a life coach, so only her will to succeed allowed her to continue.
Why did the founder of Beyond 12 struggle at college?
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The founder of Beyond 12 was offered a place at a prestigious college as a straight-A student. Although she managed to graduate, she found the years spent there extremely demanding. She was among people from very different backgrounds to her own, so she struggled to fit in. Living on the breadline, she could not afford to pay for a life coach, so only her will to succeed allowed her to continue.
The phrase 'living on the breadline' suggests that she .......... .
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