Reviewing Tasks

Completion (with Word Bank)

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word from the word bank.

Word Bank:
driver's license, racer, go pro, be up there, compete, run in the family, homeschool, sacrifice, it's worth it,  females, starting line

1. She finally received her ________ after passing the driving test.
2. The young ________ amazed everyone by winning the championship.
3. All participants lined up at the ________, waiting for the race to begin.
4. They had to ________ in a local tournament to qualify for the nationals.
5. Racing seems to ________ for many members of this family.
6. After years of practice, she managed to ________ and become a professional.
7. Many ________ have joined the racing scene, breaking stereotypes.
8. The coach said, "If you want to ________, you’ll need more dedication."
9. Learning at home allowed her parents to ________ her to focus on her training.
10. Even though it required a lot of ________ , they said, "________".

Word Form Task

Write the correct form of the word in parentheses to complete each sentence.

1. The ________ (profession) league is harder to get into than the local one.
2. After being ________ (signal) to start, the racers took off.
3. The ________ (sacrifice) they made for their daughter’s career inspired many.
4. She spoke about the ________ (compete) nature of the sport.
5. Racing ________ (trend) have shifted to include more females in recent years.

Synonym Matching

Match the words on the left with their synonyms on the right.

Gap-Filling 

Complete the paragraph below using words from the word bank.

Word Bank: competing, homeschooling, sacrifice, it's worth it, several, national

Racing requires dedication and often significant ________. For one family, their daughter’s racing career involved ________ her education to allow more time for practice. She spent ________ hours on the track daily, preparing for her first ________ championship. When asked if the sacrifices were too much, her parents said, “We believe ________.” Now, she is ________ in major competitions and inspiring other young racers.

Multiple-Choice Task

Choose the correct answer for each question.

1. What does “behind the wheel” mean?
   a) Learning a new skill
   b) Driving a car
   c) Sitting in a chair
   d) Controlling a team

2. What does “run in the family” mean?
   a) To be inherited as a tradition or trait
   b) To join a race as a family
   c) To lead a family business
   d) To teach a skill to children

3. What is a “racer”?
   a) Someone who organizes races
   b) Someone who competes in races
   c) A piece of equipment for racing
   d) A rule about racing

4. Which word best describes something “national”?
   a) Related to a specific city
   b) Involving a whole country
   c) Focused on one neighborhood
   d) Organized by a family

5. What does “make it to the pros” mean?
   a) To participate in amateur events
   b) To stop pursuing a career
   c) To reach a professional level
   d) To watch a professional competition

Answer Keys

Completion (with Word Bank)

1. She finally received her driver's license after passing the driving test.
2. The young racer amazed everyone by winning the championship.
3. All participants lined up at the starting line, waiting for the race to begin.
4. They had to compete in a local tournament to qualify for the nationals.
5. Racing seems to run in the family for many members of this family.
6. After years of practice, she managed to go pro and become a professional.
7. Many females have joined the racing scene, breaking stereotypes.
8. The coach said, "If you want to be up there, you’ll need more dedication."
9. Learning at home allowed her parents to homeschool her to focus on her training.
10. Even though it required a lot of sacrifice, they said, "it's worth it."

Word Form Task

1. The professional league is harder to get into than the local one.
2. After being signaled to start, the racers took off.
3. The sacrifices they made for their daughter’s career inspired many.
4. She spoke about the competitive nature of the sport.
5. Racing trends have shifted to include more females in recent years.

Synonym Matching

Gap-Filling (Paragraph Format)

Racing requires dedication and often significant sacrifice. For one family, their daughter’s racing career involved homeschooling her education to allow more time for practice. She spent several hours on the track daily, preparing for her first national championship. When asked if the sacrifices were too much, her parents said, “We believe it's worth it.” Now, she is competing in major competitions and inspiring other young racers.

Multiple-Choice Task

1. What does “behind the wheel” mean?
   b) Driving a car

2. What does “run in the family” mean?
   a) To be inherited as a tradition or trait

3. What is a “racer”?
   b) Someone who competes in races

4. Which word best describes something “national”?
   b) Involving a whole country

5. What does “make it to the pros” mean?
   c) To reach a professional level