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GRAMMAR

1 Choose the correct word or phrase to complete the sentences.

1 Who will take the penalty if we one?

A get B got C will get

2 I won’t run in the marathon I get a free T -shirt.

A if B when C unless

3 If their best player gets the ball, her!

A stop B stopped C will stop

4 What would you do if your favourite team the final?

A will reach B reached C reaches

5 We play beach volleyball if we had a net.

A shall B will C could

6 I swim in the sea if I were you. It’s very cold.

A don’t B won’t C wouldn’t

7 If Jan practise tennis every day, she wouldn’t be such a good player.

A won’t B didn’t C wouldn’t

8 Of course I’ll come to the match with you if you me a free ticket!

A gave B give C will give

9 Unless John home soon, he won’t see the start of the match.

A gets B doesn’t get C will get

10 I’d help you with your training if I to help my grandmother.

A had B didn’t have C wouldn’t have

Score: / 10

2 Complete the sentences with the correct alternative.

1 I’ll call you as soon as I will reach /reach the stadium.

2 When I am /will be running the marathon, could you pass me some water?
3 T he referee didn’t start the match until all the players would be /were on the pitch.
4 Before you will start /start running, you should warm up slowly.
 5 Mary won’t enter the competition when /until she is completely ready.
6 I’ll clean my boots straight when /after I finish the match, I promise!
7 When /As soon he reached the stadium, Jack bought the tickets.
8 After you finish the race, we meet /’ll meet at your house to celebrate.
9 T here won’t be anybody in the sports centre when you get /will get there.
10 As soon as Sarah lifts the trophy, the crowd cheers /will cheer.

Score: / 10

READING

If you can’t be successf ul at f ootball, tennis or basketball why not try a similar sport!

Padel

I tried padel on holiday in Spain. It’s similar to tennis, but the court is much smaller with a wall around it. It doesn’t cost
much to play and I think it’s more exciting than tennis. I played this game with my dad against another pair. T he
scoring is the same as in tennis, but the rackets are solid, with no strings. When I came home, I found a court in my area
and now we play every week for fun. You do get hurt sometimes when you run into the wall though! – Luke

Real T ennis

When I was studying in Cambridge, my friend Lucy invited me to play a game of real tennis. I’d never heard of real
tennis before, but in fact it’s how today’s tennis was first played. T he ball is heavier than a tennis ball and the rackets
are made of wood. T here’s a wall around the court too. Although I’m good at tennis, Lucy beat me easily as she had
more experience. Would I play it again? Possibly. T he rules are quite complicated and you can only play it in the UK,
Australia, the US and France! – Colin

Futsal

I love playing football, but the problem is that you need a large pitch to play and 11 players! I saw an advert for futsal
and I persuaded four friends to join me. In futsal, both the pitch and the goals are smaller. We usually play on Saturday
for an hour just for fun although people who play official matches play two halves of 20 minutes each. I can’t wait for
each game to come. It’s a great sport because you can play it indoors and you don’t get wet if it rains!– Asha

Beach Volleyball

I like sport, but I was never good enough to get into the basketball team. If you like outdoor sports and live near a
beach, it’s great fun. Official beach volleyball matches are played in teams of two, but we usually play with whoever is
on the beach at the time! T he more the better! You only need a ball and a net to play. It’s a great way to make new
friends and it doesn’t cost anything! If I had more time, I’d play it all year! – Daria

So, if you wanted to try one of these sports, which one would you choose?

3 Scan the text and write the person who mentions these ideas. Use one person twice.

1 you don’t need any money to play this sport

2 you cannot play this sport in many countries

 3 you cannot play this sport if you live in a town

4 you can play in all weather conditions

5 it can be painful playing this sport

Score: /5

4 Read the text. For each question, choose the correct answer.

1 What does Luke say about padel?

A T he equipment is not exactly the same as for tennis.
B He usually plays it individually against one other person.
C He plays it in an official league.
D He has had a serious accident playing it.

2 Which statement is true according to Colin?

A Real tennis is the same as tennis except for the equipment.
B Real tennis is not very expensive to play.
C Real tennis changed and became tennis.
D Colin is better than Lucy at tennis.

3 What does Asha say about futsal?

A It’s more exciting than normal football.
B Four friends invited her to play her first game.
C T he goals are not as small as in football.
D Official matches normally last 40 minutes.

4 What does Daria say about beach volleyball?

A T he first team to score two goals wins the match.
B It’s free and it’s a great way to meet people.
C T here are six players on each team and anyone can score.
D She will play more beach volleyball when she is better.

5 Which comment best answers the question at the end of the article?
A JulietteT – 10.00 am:
I like table tennis. Would anyone like to play with me?
B SimonC – 10.01 am:
Does anyone know how much it costs to play futsal? My brother wants to play.
C AlanR10 – 10.17 am:
I’m not sure about real tennis but I’d like to try padel.
D Carmen50 – 10.19 am:
I want to try horse-riding. It’s my dream. Imagine choosing your horse!

Score: /5

VOCABULARY
 5 Complete the sentences with the correct alternative.

1 I didn’t like the circus clowns but I loved the climbers /acrobats.
2 Now that there is a public bike sharing system in our city, you see a lot more cyclists /gamers.
3 When the captain /player of the team was injured the coach had to choose a new one.
4 T he French gymnast /climber was doing well on the floor until he fell. I think he’ll lose some points.
5 I think the tennis player /referee made a bad decision. T he ball was going out and he hit it.
6 I can’t run and I’m not very fit. I don’t think I’ll ever be a great gamer /athlete.
7 Did you see the T our de France? T hey were going down a mountain and several climbers /riders fell off!
8 My two brothers are keen gamers /players. T hey spend hours playing on their computers.

Score: /8

6 Complete the sentences with the correct word f rom the box. You may use each word more than once.

away in off on out

1 Running marathons for charity has really caught in our city. T here is one every month.
2 When Zak saw people doing yoga in the park, he asked if he could join with them.
3 Have you ever had to pull of a match because of an injury?
4 Someone in the gym gets out all the equipment but never puts it .
5 T he rain was so bad we had to put the start of the match for one hour.
6 I can’t believe it. T he referee has sent two players for fighting with each other.
7 Gary was disappointed because he was knocked of the surfing competition in the second round.

Score: /7

7 Complete the sentences with the correct f orm of go, do or play.

1 Last weekend Saul swimming with his sister in the local pool.
2 I’ve never yoga but it seems to be very popular.
3 Next weekend I’m for a bike ride in the mountains. Do you want to come?
4 My dad usually golf twice a week. He usually wins and the losers pay for his tea.
5 I athletics when I was at school but now I prefer playing on the computer.

Score: /5

LANGUAGE IN USE
8 Choose the correct word to f ill each gap.

Chess Boxing

Possibly one of the most unusual sports in the world, chess boxing (1) of 11 rounds – six rounds of chess and
five of boxing. Each match starts with a (2) of chess, followed by alternating rounds of boxing and chess.
Each round lasts three minutes. T he two (3) sit down at a table in the middle of the boxing ring to play the first
round of chess. T hey play with a chess clock. If they take too long to think, the chess (4) starts to count to
ten. If the player hasn’t made their (5) by the end of the count, they lose the match. T here is a break of 60
seconds after each round. During this break, players can get advice from an assistant, but only about the boxing, not
about the chess! T he rules are the same as in normal boxing, so if the referee says ‘break’ the players must move apart.
T hey cannot (6) their opponent and they must not (7) their opponent below the belt. T he winner
is the first person to either win the chess game or win the boxing (8) . As you can (9) , it’s not an
easy sport to play because as the players get more tired they find it more difficult to think. Chess boxing is a
(10) which certainly challenges both the body and the mind!

1 A contains B consists C involves D includes

2 A play B competition C game D sport
3 A captains B gymnasts C gamers D players
4 A referee B captain C assistant D gamer
5 A play B move C game D competition
6 A carry B hold C bring D take
7 A bang B hit C take D carry
8 A competition B game C play D match
9 A view B dream C imagine D think
10 A play B hobby C sport D match

Score: / 10