RH11-SPORTS-ANSWER KEY (36)
EXERCISE 1:
1. heroes 2. competition 3.event 4.race/length
5. common 6. athletes 7. solve 8. nations
9. gold metals 10.limit 11.at least 12.boycotted
EXERCISE 2:
1. competitors 2. Event 3. Common 4. Races 5. limit
6. metal 7. Professionals 8. Amateur 9. National
10. at least 11. Length 12. Hero 13.Athletes
14. still 15. Solve
EXERCISE 3:
1. T 2. F 3.T 4.T 5.F
EXERCISE 4:
1, 3, 5, 7
WRITING STRUCTURES AND PHRASES 10
EXERCISE1: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
sentence printed before it.
EXAMPLE: I haven't enjoy myself so much for years.
ANSWER: it's year since I enjoyed myself so much
a) Unless he phones immediately' he won't get any information.
If he doesn't phones immediately he won't get any information
b) How long is it since they bought the house ?
When did they buy the house ?
c) He couldn't repair the broken vase.
The broken vase could not be repaired
d) The garden still needs digging.
The garden hasn't (yet) been dug
e) Have you got a cheaper carpet than this ?
Is this the cheaper carpet you have /you've got ?
f) I can't get my feet into these shoes.
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These shoes are too small / not big enough for my feet
g) I am very pleased that we shall meet again soon
I am looking forward to meeting / seeing you
h) "Keep away from this area, " said the security guard, when we approached the fence.
The security guard told us to keep away from that area when we approached the fence
i) I've never met such a famous person before.
It is the first time I have (ever) met such a famous person.
j) This pudding can be cooked in its tin
You don't need / have to take this pudding out of its tin to cook it
EXERCISE 2 : Complete the following dialogue
(In the Tourist Information Office, Avebury, Wiltshire, England.)
Tourist : Are there any interesting walks we can take in the countryside in this area?
Officer :Oh, yes, there's the 'Ridgeway path'. It's a very popular place to walk.
Tourist : (1) how long is the path
Officer :150 kilometers It's one of our long distance footpaths.
Tourist : (2) I cannot walk that far
Officer : Oh, you do not have to walk all of it you can do just a part.
Tourist : (3) do I need walking boots
Officer :No, ordinary shoes will do, at this time of year anyway. Of course, you shouldn't wear high- heels or
anything like that
Tourist : (4) is it easy to get last
Officer : No, I'm sure that won't happen. The path s easy to follow and there are plenty of signs.
Tourist : (5) What is there to see ?
Officer : Lost of interesting historical and archaeological sites, and some marvelous views from the hills. We
believe the path is over 5,000 year old. We have a map and a guide- book Which explain all about it.
Tourist : (6) How much are they
Officer : They map is 80p and the guide book is $1.50P.
Tourist : (7) I'll take them bath?
Officer : Here you are that will be $2.30programme, please
EXERCISE3: Sentence completion
A. Complete the following sentences with a phrase verb that includes the word UP.
EXAMPLE :I am not going to……..up ........this noise any longer.
ANSWER : put (up) with
a) I don't believe a word of your story. I think you're just making it up.
b) The Publication of his new book was held up by strike.
c) Her party was not a success. She'd been expecting nearly 40 people but only 15 turned/showed up and most
of them left early.
d) This piece of equipment is very well made and will stand up to the roughest treatment you won't have any
trouble with it.
e) He took / has taken up tennis in order to get fit.
B. Fill each of the blanks with a suitable word or phrase.
EXAMPLE : Even if had stood on a chair,………………reach the light bulb,
ANSWER : wouldn't have been able to
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a) "Have another cup of tea ?" "No, thank you. I've had / got one already"
b) Seldom has the temperature fallen below zero its arch even in the mountains.
c) "What has he been arrested /sacked for ?" "For stealing his firm's money, I think."
d) Difficult though / as it is/ it may (seem to) be it is not completely impossible.
e) He took his car to the garage to have / to get it repaired.
f )"I've got toothache" "you'd better go to the dentist's"
g) The children were looking forward to their holiday.
h) His cold attitude showed that he was not used to / happy about being criticized.
i) I wish I had / could have / had never met him.
j) If only her father would / were to agree I could marry her now.
k) I'll lend you the money as long as you promise to give it back.
l) Don't bother to / trouble to/ try to iron that shirt; it's a waste of time
m) It might take six months to get over/ recover from his illness.
n) "How long have you been writing with your left hand?""Ever since I broke my right arm"
o)You'll have to work hard to catch up/ keep up / keep pace with the rest of the class.
p) I'd make you some tea but we seem to have run out of milk.
VOCABULARY:Sports, places, people - KEY
Exercise 1: head it: pass it; catch it: drop it: throw it; hit it; kick it
Exercise 2:
1 tennis, table tennis, squash, badminton (shuttlecock), cricket, baseball,
hockey
2 football, rugby, American football, hockey, basketball
3 rugby, American football.cricket, baseball, basketball
4 football, rugby
5 football
Sport Place Equipment
1. Swimming Pool trunks (men); costume (women)
2. Football Pitch boots, shorts; goals; net (for the goal);
whistle (referee)
1. motor racing Track crash helmet
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2. Golf Course Clubs
3. Boxing Ring shorts, boots, gloves, vest
4. tennis court racket, shorts. net, training shoes
Exercise 4
T (2,3,4.5.7) F (1,6. 8)
1 false (they are the crowd/spectators) 2 true 3 true 4 true 5 true
6 false (it is played on a court) 7 true 8false (they wear a
swimming costume)
SCORING
Exl Infinitive Past tense Past participle
win won won
lose lost lost
beat beat beaten
lead led led
catch caught caught
draw drew drawn
Ex2 1 nil-nil two-one four all
2 fifteen love forty thirty deuce
Ex3 1 beat 5 lost 9 set 13 match
2 penalty 6 won 10 lost 14 score
3score 7 lost 11 set
4 extra time 8 won 12 tie-break
Ex4
1 true
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2 false (it has a referee)
3 false (it is only decided on a tie-break if the score reaches 6-6)
4 true
5 true
6 false (it is still in progress)
7 true
8 false (if you lose you are out of the competition)
Exercise 5
1. Rugby 2 football 3 tennis 4 basketball 5 motor racing
6 football 7 swimming 8 athletics
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