UNIT 14 THE WORLD CUP
I. Circle the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. a. cup b. continent c. competition d. center
2. a. general b. dangerous c. engine d. guest
3. a. musician b. difficult c. special d. ocean
4. a. goal b. game c. gymnast d. group
5. a. knife b. keyboard c. knee d. knock
6. a. example b. excited c. existence d. exactly
7. a. school b. chemistry c. Christmas d. championship
8. a. concert b. score c. picture d. compete
9. a. globe b. organize c. engineer d. great
10. a. ticket b. kick c. know d. weak
II. Complete the passage with the correct form of the verb in. the box.
kick be play score remember excite
Bobby -Wharton was an En
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lish football player who(1) Manchester United (1954 - 1973) and
England. He (2) for England, more than any other player. although his(3) (4) midfield,
between the attack and defence. He is best for the (5) goals he scored by the ball very hard from a long
distance outside the goal area (6)
III. Complete these sentences with the appropriate words.
1. I think the final was 3-1.
2. The Czech Republic Holland 2-1, so they are in the semi-final.
3. Bayern Munich with AC Milan last night.
4. Thousands packed into the to watch the final.
5. Many of the ran onto the pitch after the game.
6. Paris St German will play the of the game be between Barcelona and Roma.
7. With the victory over Germany in the final match, Brazil became team to win the five times.
8. The 2006 World Cup was by Germany.
IV. Complete the sentences with will + one of these verbs: be (2). get, like, play, meet, pass, travel, win.
I. Keep calm!

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15. 'Dr Jackson isn't in his office at the moment.' 'In that case. I him at home.
VI. Complete the conversations. Put in will or be going to with the verbs.
1 . A: Are you two going out?
B: Yes, why?
A: It just said on the radio that (it/ snow).
B: Oh, did it? (I/ take) my big coat then.
D: Good idea. So (I).
2. A: We've run out of biscuits.
B: Yeah, I know. (I/ get) some this afternoon. I’ve got them on my list.
3. A: Jenny's had her baby.
B: Really? That's wonderful! (I/ send) her some flowers. (I/ visit) her this
afternoon. (I/ give) them to her for you if you want.
4: A: Casablanca is on at the Arts Cinema this week.
A: Yes (I/ see) it with Roger.
A: Oh
5. A: I haven't got a clean shirt (you/ wash) one for me?
B: No, (I/ not). You can do Your own washing.
6. A: I haven't got enough money to get home.
B: OK. (I/ lend) you some if you like. How much do you want?
A: Two pounds is enou
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h. Thanks a lot. (I/ give) . It back tomorrow
7. A: What (you/ buy) Jill for her birthday? B:ACD.
A: She hasn't got a CD player.
B: Oh (I/ buy) her a record, then.
8. A: Hello. Where are you going?
B: To my evening class. I'm learning Swedish. And next week (I/ have) a chance to speak it for
real. (I/
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7. 'Can I borrow your car?' `Sure. You can borrow the car provided that you it back be o’clock.'
a. bring b. is bringing c. will bring d. is to
8. anything tomorrow evening?' `No, I'm free. Why?'
a. Will you do b. Are you doing c. Do you do d. Won't you do
9. 'Would you like tea or coffee?' 'Oh, I coffee, please.'
a. am going to have b. have c. will have d. am having
10. you have a piece of cake'?' `Thank you.'
a. Do b. Would c. Can d. Will
11. 'Well, I'd better hurry. My lesson at half past seven, and it's twenty five past now.' `OK. Let's go.'
a. starts b. will start c. is starting d. is going to start
12. 'Why did you buy so many tomatoes`?' `I a lot of spaghetti sauce.'
a. will make b. am going to make c. make d. am making
13. Although it is a problem only in Britain at the moment,/ think it the rest of the Europe soon;
a. affects b. will affect c. is going to affect d. is to affect
14. The firework display, part of the city's centenary celebrations, place on the 21st August in Cannon
Park.
a. will take b. is taking c. takes d. is going to take
15. 'Wow! This suitcase is heavy,' `I it for you. Give it to me.'
a. will carry b. am carrying c. am going to carry d. carry
IX. Read the conversation between Ail and Leila. Choose the right alternative.
Ali : Our college football team (1) is just inning./ has just won the Cup.
Leila : What? .(2) Have you beaten/ Did you beat Selinka yesterday?
Ali : No, but at least we (3) draw/ drew: two all.
Leila : That's very good. Do you know, (4) I've never seen/ never saw your team play yet!
Ali :Why don't you go with me next Saturday? They (5) will play/ are playing Centralon Junior
College.
Leila : That's a good idea. (6) I'd like/ I like to go.
Ali : They're good. They (7) didn't lose/ haven't lost a match in the last fifteen games.
Leila : (8) Will/ Does Victor Kilimis .still play for Centralon?
Ali :Yes, but unfortunately (9) he's hurting/ he's hurt his leg and can't play for a month.

4. a. qualify b. final c. trophy d. title
5. a. champion b. character c. mach d. cheerful
6. a. tournament b. south c. around d. founded
B. Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from the others.
7. a. championship b. tournament c. committee d. continent
8. a. professional b. international c. ambassador d. retirement
9. a. trophy b. promote c. attract d. compete
10. a. final b. title c. stadium d. eliminate
11. a. competitor b. participant c. volunteer d. announcer.
II. VOCABULARY AND EXPRESSION
Choose the word or phrase - a, b, c, or d - that best com
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letes the sentences or substitutes for the
underlined word or phrase.
1. Britain has not lifted the since it last hosted the event.
a. prize b. award c. trophy d. victory
2. The loser will be out of the
a. round b. tournament c. meeting d. tour
3. They were the first Turkish team to win a major cup
a. contest b. challenge c. champion d. competition
4. Viscount one goal himself and made two for Lupo.
a. made b. kicked c. scored d. played
5. The was injured so a defender had to go in goal.
a. attacker b. goal-scorer c. opponent d. goalkeeper
6. How many countries took part in the first World Cup?
a. interested b. participated c. competed d. cooperated
7. Brazil's first game will be against Italy, the defending
a. championship b. champions c. teams d. matches
8. Our team was narrowly


a. will play b. are playing c. are to play d. play
5. He's hoping before next week's game with Liverpool.
a. fit b. fitting c, to fit d. to be fit
6. I to a football match this evening. Would you like to c o m e ’ Yes, I'd love to. What time
a. go/ does it start b. am going/ will it start
c. am going/ doe S it start d. will go/ is it started
7. 1 think Germany the gold cup in the 2006 World Cup.
a. will win b. is winning c. is going to win d. wins
8. The team ready for the next year's World Cup clash with Italy
a. will be b. are c. will being d. are going al
9. Vega scored an unfortunate own goal when he slipped as he tried the ball
a. clearing b. to clear c. and cleared d. clear
10. The World Cup every four years.
a. was held b. have held c. holds d. is held
11. Apparently, they a stadium that over 50,000 spectators in the t,
a. will build/ will seat b. are going to build/ will seat
c. are building/ seats d. will build/ is seating
12. Liverpool gained a 5-4 win over Glenavon.
a. thrill b. thrilled c. thriller d. thrilling
13. Td love to watch the final, but I haven't got a ticket. Well, I've got two free tickets to the match.
I……………you one.'
a. am going to give b. give c. am giving d. will give
14. from Owen won the game for Liverpool.
a. Late goal b. A later goal c. A late goal d. Later goal
15. We football together when we were kids.
a. played b. have played c. had played d. were playing
B. Identify the one underlined word or phrase - A, B, C or D - that must be changed for the sentence to
be correct.
1. The government is trying to tackle violent on the football terraces.
A B C D

a. Not at all. b. Yes. c. No, I don't mind
3. Mike, can you take these books back to the library for me? I'm running late.
a. I'm late too. Sorry. b. No, I can't. c. Never mind.
4. Could you lock the door on your way out? My hand are full.
a. Yes, I could. b. Sure. c. do.
5. Can you turn the radio down? I need to study for my math quiz this morning
a. Certainly. b. Not at all. c. Yes, I can.
2. Will you pick up some milk on the way home this afternoon?
a. No, I won't. b. Sorry. I'll be at work until 8:00. c. Id love
3. Won't you have something to drink?
a. No, I won't. b. Not at all. c. Not for me, thank you
4. Would you like a bed for the night?
a. I've no idea b. Oh, that's very kind of you c. Good idea.
V. READING COMPREHENSION.
A. Choose the correct word or words to complete the dialogue;
Over the (1) 25 years football has not only taken (2) as the, world's major game in an
ephemeral world (3) has also blossomed other (4)_ of society, commerce and politics. Football,
more than (5) other factor, has enveloped (6) regions, people and nations. With (7) two
hundred million active players it now (8) essential chunk of the leisure industry, having opened up new
markets for (9 ) and for the rest of .the business (10)
1. a. past b. pass c. late d. recent
2. a. origin b. place C. root d. cause
3. a. and b. but c. that d. then
4. a. sides b. ways c. sections d. branches
5. a. the b. any c. some d. several
6. a. full b. throu
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h c. large d. whole
7. a. approximately b. totally c. accurately d. complete.
8. a. attracts b. comprises e. constitutes d. contacts

a. bore Jules Rimet's name.
b. was held three times in the 1930.
c. resumed in 1958.
d. was halted by the outbreak of the war.
3. The 2002
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World Cup
a. was the first World Cup held in Asia.
b. was decided in May 1996.
c. was held in Korea in cooperation with Japan.
d. broke a new ground.
4. How many .people watch the France 98 tournament?
a. 37 billion 3 billion c. 2.7 billion d. 41 billion
5. Which of the following is not true?
a. The golden trophy represents footballer's ambition.
b. The FIFA World Cup is the greatest sporting event in the world.
c. The 2002 World Cup was held jointly by Korea and Japan.
d. The focus of the FIFA World Cup has chan
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ed little since the first come petition was held in 1930.
VI. WRITING
Choose the sentence that best says for each of the situation.
1. Express your instant decision to take a taxi.
a. I'll take a taxi. b. I'm going to take a taxi.
c. I'm taking a taxi. d. I'll be taking a taxi.
2. Express your intention to look round the town.
a. I'll look round the town. b. I'm going to look round
c. I'm looking round the town. d. I might look round the
3. Express the idea that the timetable shows the start of the term on 6 September
a. The term will- be started on 6 September.