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Trang 3 HGH (Human Growth Hormone) could be the favourite drug at the next athletic world championships, and we might never know it. (18) _______. Scientists are allowed to make the drug, and it is also legal to take HGH in most countries. Considered a wonder drug for children, (19) _______. However, some athletes are now taking the drug. HGH helps add muscle in adults, and recent research by the World Anti-Doping Agency shows that HGH may improve a sprinter’s time by 5%. Some athletes say that HGH definitely makes them stronger. It also helps them to recover more quickly from injuries. (20) _______, HGH is almost impossible to test for. The drug is completely natural, and it will only show in tests for around 24 hours after taking it. Testing is usually done only during competitions, but athletes use HGH during training, so it is very difficult to know who has used the drug. This makes it very attractive for some athletes. Scientists are developing a new test (21) _______. But it isn’t going to be easy. Everybody has different levels of natural HGH in their body. For this reason, scientists are warning athletes of the possible problems with the drug. Research shows that HGH can give people headaches, pains and - more dangerously - bigger hearts. Finally, high levels of HGH increase the risk of cancer. But is this enough to stop athletes from taking it? Scientists don’t think so. (22) _______. (Adapted from Solutions) Question 18. A. Producing this natural substance, the human body helps children's bones and muscles grow B. But for this natural substance, the human body could help children's bones and muscles grow C. The human body produces this natural substance so that children's bones and muscles can grow D. It is a natural substance produced by the human body, helping children's bones and muscles grow Question 19. A. children with growth problems benefit a lot from HGH B. HGH helps many children with growth problems every year C. they create HGH to help children with growth problems D. the use of HGH is useful for children with growth problems Question 20. A. Having banned from most professional sports B. Although it is banned by most professional sports C. Most professional sports have banned this drug D. The ban imposed on it by most professional sports Question 21. A. whose ability to identify the drug in the body for up to two weeks B. detected the drug in the body for as long as two weeks C. traced the drug in the body for a period of two weeks D. which will find the drug in the body for up to two weeks Question 22. A. The concern about their health later drives some athletes to focus entirely on winning B. Putting their health concerns aside, winning is prioritised by some athletes C. Some athletes will do all they can to win, and worry about their health later D. The idea of winning at all costs may cause worry for some athletes about their health Read the following passage about weddings in Britain and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 23 to 30. Weddings are important occasions in British life. They can be very expensive and take a long time to organise. There are also many traditional aspects of weddings that are important for people