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The document discusses sports and physical fitness in ancient Egypt. It states that from 3000 BC until Roman occupation, Egyptians were obsessed with training and strengthening their bodies. Murals depicting people of all social classes participating in various sports provide evidence of this. Sports included running, wrestling, swimming, and horseback riding. Competitions were held both within Egypt and internationally.

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Creating Multiple Choice Level: Intermediate

The document discusses sports and physical fitness in ancient Egypt. It states that from 3000 BC until Roman occupation, Egyptians were obsessed with training and strengthening their bodies. Murals depicting people of all social classes participating in various sports provide evidence of this. Sports included running, wrestling, swimming, and horseback riding. Competitions were held both within Egypt and internationally.

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CREATING MULTIPLE CHOICE

Level: INTERMEDIATE
Group 3:
Phan Thi Hue
Nguyen Huu Cuong
Tran Minh Ha
Pham Tran Nhat Huynh
Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate
the correct answer to each of the questions from 1-10.
Egypt has been called the cradle of human civilization, and museums are
full of fascinating and beautiful artefacts taken from the burial chambers of the
pharaohs. But there was more to life in ancient Egypt than building pyramids and
mummifying bodies. People led normal lives and enjoyed many of the same
things that we still enjoy today. For example, physical fitness was almost a
national obsession. From about 3,000 BC up until the Roman occupation, Egypt
was a land of people training and strengthening their bodies. And the famous
murals, the pictures which decorated their tombs and temples, are still there to
tell us the story of these activities. The murals depict both men and women of all
social classes participating in sports. The oldest shows a pharaoh who lived in
about 3,000 BC, which is over 5,000 years ago. We can see him participating in a
running competition. Hatshepsut, a pharaoh queen of the 18th dynasty, seemed
to enjoy the same sport and other rulers were equally fit and active. Athletics,
wrestling and other games were also very popular among children. In fact, it
would probably be easier to list the sports not practised in Egypt than mention all
those we know were popular.
Although many people associate Egypt with sand and deserts, it is a land
whose existence revolves around its river - the Nile. It is therefore hardly
surprising that swimming was a particular favourite of the ancient Egyptian. They
used most of the strokes we know today, wrestling, boxing and other types of
combat sport were also commonly practised. Yoga, which is not usually
connected with Egypt, was popular as well. Another activity not usually
associated with the ancient Egyptians is horse riding, which was keenly pursued
once horses had been introduced to Egypt in 1650 BC.
The idea of sport for leisure was widespread but the Egyptians also
enthusiastically organised championships and held competitions. Some of these
were on an international scale, with participants from neighbouring countries. In
order to make sure decisions were made fairly, without national bias, the judges
were also from various countries. Naturally, the competitions attracted plenty of
participants as well as spectators.
1. According to the passage, where can visitors admire the ancient objects?
A. at artefact exhibitions
B. at Egyptian museums
C. at pharaohs’ tombs
D. at archeological sites
2. How did the Egyptians spend their time in the past?
A. by building pyramids to show their loyalty to the pharaoh
B. by mummifying bodies to pray for the dead
C. by producing their harvests to support their own lives
D. by enjoying the same things as they are today
3. Why does the author take physical fitness as an example?
A. to illustrate that it was a national obsession
B. to prove that Egypt was a land of people training
C. to clarify that people used to lead today’s lives
D. to strengthen their bodies and improve their health
4. In what way can we acknowledge that the ancient Egyptians participated in
sports events?
A. by looking at murals sculptured on the wall
B. by examining their tombs and temples
C. by admiring the pictures exhibited in the museums
D. by investigating social classes taking part in sports
5. Which sport is not mentioned as a daily activity in ancient Egyptian society?
A. boxing B. yoga C. running D. horse riding
6. What do readers infer from the first paragraph?
A. Although interested in sports activities, they did not give sport as priority
B. People did also spend their time playing sport as much as we do today
C. The sport activities at that time did not flourish
D. There were a variety of sports in ancient Egypt
7. Why was swimming considered a particular favorite of the ancient Egypt?
A. Because they were especially well-trained to expand their land
B. Because their country was mainly covered with sand and deserts
C. Because their country revolves around the Nile
D. Because the weather was harsh and scorching hot at that time
8. How did they increase the participation from neighboring countries?
A. They gave precious jewelry and gem stones to winners.
B. They offered champions a high position at the government.
C. They did not collect taxes in successive 3 years.
D. They organized championships on an international scale.
9. Which of the following can best replace the word “bias” in the last
paragraph?
A. prejudice B. admiration C. stereotype D. doubt
10. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Egypt, the origin of civilization
B. The Royal family’s sports
C. Sports in ancient Egypt
D. The popularity of sports in Egypt

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