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3. The word “reschedule” means ….
To postpone and set a new time for
To cancel the plan permanently
a plan

b. Read the following note and choose the right answer from the multiple choice questions.

Hey Neal,

Just a quick note. I’ll borrow your basketball next weekend if that’s okay. I really appreciate you
lending it to me. It's a huge help. This practice is crucial for our success. I'm going to do some training

at the court near campus on Saturday and Sunday morning, June 15 and 16. I'll be there bright and

early, from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. I'll be sure to be punctual and get started right away with the team. We

anticipate a really tough friendly match coming up soon. We’ll use the time for some drills, focusing

on our shooting accuracy, teamwork, and defensive moves. We also want to work on our team
strategy to break through their defence. My coach says we need to hustle on every play, so we'll also

be focusing on improving our endurance by running laps and doing sprints. I really want to practice

my shooting and dribbling. By the end of each session, I'm sure we'll all be exhausted, but it will be

worth it.

I’ll take good care of the ball and return it as soon as I finish on Sunday. Thanks again!

Steve

1. What is the meaning of the word “crucial” in this context?
a. Enjoyable and fun
b. Slightly important
c. Somewhat difficult to do
d. A temporary or short-term activity
e. Absolutely essential or very important

2. What is the most likely meaning of “anticipate” in this context?
a. To forget about a future event
b. To dislike or dread a future event
c. To have already experienced a past event
d. To look forward to or expect something to happen
e. To think about something, without taking any action

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