For Questions 1—15, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only one word in each space. There is an example at the beginning (0).

　　It's not always easy to decide which sport to (0) take up. When choosing, it is important to remember that excellence in sports results (1) ________ a number of factors(因素). For some sports, the body shape and structure with (2) ________ you are born are important. Top runners are typical examples of individuals (3) ________ have selected a sport because of their natural body type. Many other sports are more dependent (4) ________ training and technique, and anyone following a well-structured and appropriate training programme should do well.

　　The aim of all sports training (5) ________ to improve fitness and skills, and to develop training programmes that are both safe (6) ________ effective. To do (7) ________ properly, an understanding of (8) ________ physical(身体的) demands of sport is needed. All sports require a combination of strength, speed, endurance(耐性), agility and flexibility to varying degrees. (9) ________ is important is how these elements are combined to build up the skills of the sport (10) ________ question. Other factors to be (11) ________ into account in a training programme are diet(饮食), the importance of avoiding injuries, your general state of health, and the nature and role (12) ________ other team players.

　　Bearing (13) ________ considerations in mind, anyone prepared to work (14) ________ it can expect to progress to a very reasonable competitive level, even (15) ________ only a few people will go on to break world records.

　　Key:

　　1. from 2. which 3. who 4. on 5. is 6. and 7. this 8. the 9. What 10. in 11. taken 12. of 13. such 14. at 15. if / though

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