Gateway B1+ Unit 7 Use Of English + Reading
Questions and Answers
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The football World Cup (1) …………… always watched by millions of people around the world and there are inevitably events that both excite and shock us. However, in every match, whether it’s at international or local level, there are always questions and disagreements (2) …………… decisions (3) …………… have been made by the referee on the (4) ……………. At several world cups over the last few years these disagreements have become very public indeed. People around the world saw (5) …………… that clearly went into the net be disallowed because there was no technology in place near the goal line to check. In other sports, such as tennis and cricket, special cameras are regularly (6) …………… to detect whether a ball has crossed a line or not, particularly in top competitions. For many years the use of this type of technology has been refused by those powerful people who control the game of football internationally. There are many companies (7) …………… have invented ways of determining whether a goal has actually been scored. One company has invented a (8) …………… to plant inside the football itself, and others focus on technology which is related to filming from different angles. But one thing is certain – technology will soon be playing its part in top football events.
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Physical education steps into the 21st century We all know that physical activity is important in our lives, not only to improve our health and strength but also our psychological well-being. To encourage all sorts of people, particularly teenagers, to participate more in sports and games and feel the benefits, sports companies are developing new games that can offer the challenge and excitement to motivate, while helping people get fitter. Many education departments believe that it’s important to bring this excitement into school sports as well. (1) …………… One way to do this is to introduce students to unusual, fun activities like ultimate frisbee and Zumba classes. These are already being taught in some schools and are very popular with students. World number 1 inline skater Jenna Downing says, ‘When I’m visiting schools in my role as an athlete mentor, one thing is clear – PE is changing, and it’s for the better. (2) …………… Today schools are offering a wide variety of sporting options to suit every taste’. After all, there’s no school rule that says we have to concentrate only on the more traditional sports! One new sport that’s proving extremely popular in schools now is Crazy Ball. This sport has been introduced into the PE. curriculum to help teenagers get a really exciting and exhausting workout during their PE. lessons. It has been taken up by a lot of schools who feel that it’s the perfect sport to involve all the students in the class at the same time, even those who are usually less enthusiastic about PE. It’s a sport that anyone can play, at any level of ability. (3) …………… It can be played inside or outside depending on the season and it doesn’t require a lot of expensive equipment. So what exactly is Crazy Ball? Essentially it’s a game played by two people on a court with nets at either end. These small rectangular nets sit on the floor at each end of the court, like hockey nets. They are double-sided and one side is called the “crazy” side. The idea is that when the ball hits the crazy side of the net it rebounds in an unpredictable way. (4) …………… They have to really stay focused and be ready to move fast to hit the ball wherever it goes. The game started as a training activity for other sports and is played by top athletes around the world to improve their reaction times. (5) …………… It can also be played with four nets and two teams of two players on the court. In this version everyone is active all of the time because two balls are constantly flying around! (6) …………… Jake Williams, a PE. teacher at Stonecove secondary school in Wales, says of the game, ‘It’s the most popular game we’ve ever introduced into our PE. lessons. The kids love it because it’s fast and fun and easy to learn. The teachers love it because it gets all kids participating and moving – no-one gets to sit on the sidelines in Crazy Ball!’
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Six sentences have been removed from the article. Choose the most appropriate sentences (A–F) to complete the article. We all know that physical activity is important in our lives, not only to improve our health and strength but also our psychological well-being. To encourage all sorts of people, particularly teenagers, to participate more in sports and games and feel the benefits, sports companies are developing new games that can offer the challenge and excitement to motivate, while helping people get fitter. Many education departments believe that it’s important to bring this excitement into school sports as well. (1) …………… One way to do this is to introduce students to unusual, fun activities like ultimate frisbee and Zumba classes. These are already being taught in some schools and are very popular with students. World number 1 inline skater Jenna Downing says, ‘When I’m visiting schools in my role as an athlete mentor, one thing is clear – PE is changing, and it’s for the better.
- A.
We need to encourage students to participate as much as possible in sports and to achieve this we need to make sure they really enjoy them.
- B.
This is because Crazy Ball is particularly good for developing excellent hand-to-eye coordination.
- C.
It’s unaffected by the weather too.
- D.
The days are gone when traditional sports were the only option.
- E.
It never goes where you think it will, so players have to react quickly.
- F.
Having four players on the court means more people can play at the same time, making it an ideal activity for large classes.
Correct Answer
A. We need to encourage students to participate as much as possible in sports and to achieve this we need to make sure they really enjoy them.Explanation
This sentence is the most appropriate to complete the article because it reinforces the importance of encouraging students to participate in sports and emphasizes the need for them to enjoy the activities. It aligns with the overall theme of the article, which is to promote physical activity and well-being through sports.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Read the article again. Are these statements True (T) or False (F). Sports companies believe challenging, exciting games motivate people to get fit.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement is true because sports companies believe that challenging and exciting games can inspire and encourage people to engage in physical activities and improve their fitness levels. These companies understand the importance of creating enjoyable and stimulating experiences to motivate individuals to participate in sports and exercise regularly.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Jenna Downing thinks that schools need to start offering students a wider range of sports.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Jenna Downing does not think that schools need to start offering students a wider range of sports.Rate this question:
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- 6.
You need to be good at sport to play Crazy Ball.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
To play Crazy Ball, it is not necessary to be good at sport. This implies that even if someone is not skilled in sports, they can still participate in and enjoy playing Crazy Ball. Therefore, the correct answer is False.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Crazy Ball is an inclusive sport which involves all of the PE class.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
This statement is true because Crazy Ball is described as an inclusive sport, meaning it includes and involves all members of the PE class. Therefore, it can be inferred that Crazy Ball is a sport that everyone in the class participates in.Rate this question:
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- 8.
The sport is played by professional athletes in different countries.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
This statement suggests that the sport is indeed played by professional athletes in various countries.Rate this question:
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- 9.
You can use either two or four nets for the game.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement is true because the question states that either two or four nets can be used for the game. This implies that using two or four nets is an acceptable option, meaning that the statement "You can use either two or four nets for the game" is correct.Rate this question:
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- 10.
The football World Cup (1) …………… always watched by millions of people around the world and there are inevitably events that both excite and shock us.
- A.
Is
- B.
Been
- C.
Are
- D.
Has
Correct Answer
A. IsExplanation
The correct answer is "is". The sentence is talking about the football World Cup, which is a singular event. Therefore, the verb "is" should be used to agree with the singular subject.Rate this question:
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- 11.
However, in every match, whether it’s at international or local level, there are always questions and disagreements (2) …………… decisions …………… have been made by the referee on the …………….
- A.
About
- B.
Against
- C.
For
- D.
Around
Correct Answer
A. AboutExplanation
The missing word should indicate the type of questions and disagreements that arise in every match. The word "about" is the most appropriate choice as it suggests that there are questions and disagreements about the decisions made by the referee. The other options do not convey the same meaning in this context.Rate this question:
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- 12.
However, in every match, whether it’s at international or local level, there are always questions and disagreements …………… (3) decisions …………… have been made by the referee on the …………….
- A.
Who
- B.
-
- C.
That
- D.
Where
Correct Answer
C. ThatExplanation
The correct answer is "that". The word "that" is used to introduce a clause that provides more information about the decisions made by the referee. In this case, "that" is used to specify the decisions that have been made by the referee on the field.Rate this question:
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- 13.
However, in every match, whether it’s at international or local level, there are always questions and disagreements ……………decisions …………… have been made by the referee on the (4) ……………. .
- A.
Court
- B.
Pitch
- C.
Field
- D.
Track
Correct Answer
B. PitchExplanation
The correct answer is "pitch". In the context of the sentence, it is mentioned that decisions have been made by the referee. Referees make decisions in sports matches, and these matches are typically played on a specific playing surface. In the case of sports like football or cricket, the playing surface is referred to as the "pitch". Therefore, the correct answer is "pitch".Rate this question:
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- 14.
At several world cups over the last few years these disagreements have become very public indeed. People around the world saw (5) …………… that clearly went into the net be disallowed because there was no technology in place near the goal line to check.
- A.
Rackets
- B.
Goals
- C.
Points
- D.
Players
Correct Answer
B. GoalsExplanation
The passage mentions that there have been disagreements in several world cups regarding certain incidents that occurred near the goal line. This suggests that the disagreements were related to goals being disallowed. Therefore, the correct answer is "goals".Rate this question:
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- 15.
In other sports, such as tennis and cricket, special cameras are regularly (6) …………… to detect whether a ball has crossed a line or not, particularly in top competitions. For many years the use of this type of technology has been refused by those powerful people who control the game of football internationally.
- A.
Use
- B.
Using
- C.
Useful
- D.
Used
Correct Answer
D. UsedExplanation
The correct answer is "used" because the sentence is referring to the past action of utilizing special cameras in tennis and cricket to detect whether a ball has crossed a line or not. The verb "used" is the past tense form of "use" and accurately describes the action that has already taken place in these sports.Rate this question:
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- 16.
There are many companies (7) …………… have invented ways of determining whether a goal has actually been scored.
- A.
Whose
- B.
Which
- C.
-
- D.
What
Correct Answer
B. WhichExplanation
The correct answer is "which". This is because the sentence is referring to the companies that have invented ways of determining whether a goal has been scored. "Which" is used to introduce a relative clause that provides additional information about the noun "companies".Rate this question:
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- 17.
One company has invented a (8) …………… to plant inside the football itself, and others focus on technology which is related to filming from different angles. But one thing is certain – technology will soon be playing its part in top football events.
- A.
Software
- B.
Scientific
- C.
Gadget
- D.
Mouse
Correct Answer
C. GadgetExplanation
The passage mentions that one company has invented a gadget to plant inside the football itself, indicating that technology is being used in the sport. This suggests that the correct answer is "gadget."Rate this question:
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(2) …………… Today schools are offering a wide variety of sporting options to suit every taste’. After all, there’s no school rule that says we have to concentrate only on the more traditional sports!
- A.
We need to encourage students to participate as much as possible in sports and to achieve this we need to make sure they really enjoy them.
- B.
This is because Crazy Ball is particularly good for developing excellent hand-to-eye coordination.
- C.
It’s unaffected by the weather too.
- D.
The days are gone when traditional sports were the only option.
- E.
It never goes where you think it will, so players have to react quickly.
- F.
Having four players on the court means more people can play at the same time, making it an ideal activity for large classes.
Correct Answer
D. The days are gone when traditional sports were the only option.Explanation
The given answer suggests that the days of only having traditional sports as options in schools are over. This implies that schools now offer a wide variety of sporting options to suit every taste. The passage also mentions that there is no school rule that says they have to concentrate only on traditional sports. Therefore, the answer is supported by the information provided in the passage.Rate this question:
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One new sport that’s proving extremely popular in schools now is Crazy Ball. This sport has been introduced into the PE. curriculum to help teenagers get a really exciting and exhausting workout during their PE. lessons. It has been taken up by a lot of schools who feel that it’s the perfect sport to involve all the students in the class at the same time, even those who are usually less enthusiastic about PE. It’s a sport that anyone can play, at any level of ability. (3) …………… It can be played inside or outside depending on the season and it doesn’t require a lot of expensive equipment.
- A.
We need to encourage students to participate as much as possible in sports and to achieve this we need to make sure they really enjoy them.
- B.
This is because Crazy Ball is particularly good for developing excellent hand-to-eye coordination.
- C.
It’s unaffected by the weather too.
- D.
The days are gone when traditional sports were the only option.
- E.
It never goes where you think it will, so players have to react quickly.
- F.
Having four players on the court means more people can play at the same time, making it an ideal activity for large classes.
Correct Answer
C. It’s unaffected by the weather too.Explanation
The given correct answer is "It's unaffected by the weather too." The explanation for this answer is that Crazy Ball can be played both inside and outside, depending on the season. This means that regardless of the weather conditions, students can still participate in and enjoy the sport. This flexibility makes it a practical and accessible option for physical education classes, as it eliminates the need for expensive equipment or specific playing conditions.Rate this question:
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So what exactly is Crazy Ball? Essentially it’s a game played by two people on a court with nets at either end. These small rectangular nets sit on the floor at each end of the court, like hockey nets. They are double-sided and one side is called the “crazy” side. The idea is that when the ball hits the crazy side of the net it rebounds in an unpredictable way. (4) …………… They have to really stay focused and be ready to move fast to hit the ball wherever it goes.
- A.
We need to encourage students to participate as much as possible in sports and to achieve this we need to make sure they really enjoy them.
- B.
This is because Crazy Ball is particularly good for developing excellent hand-to-eye coordination.
- C.
It’s unaffected by the weather too.
- D.
The days are gone when traditional sports were the only option.
- E.
It never goes where you think it will, so players have to react quickly.
- F.
Having four players on the court means more people can play at the same time, making it an ideal activity for large classes.
Correct Answer
B. This is because Crazy Ball is particularly good for developing excellent hand-to-eye coordination.Explanation
Crazy Ball is a game that requires players to react quickly and hit the ball wherever it goes. This helps in developing excellent hand-to-eye coordination, which is an important skill in sports. Additionally, the game can be played indoors and is unaffected by the weather, making it a convenient option for students. Furthermore, with four players on the court, more people can participate at the same time, making it suitable for large classes.Rate this question:
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The game started as a training activity for other sports and is played by top athletes around the world to improve their reaction times. (5) …………… It can also be played with four nets and two teams of two players on the court. In this version everyone is active all of the time because two balls are constantly flying around!
- A.
We need to encourage students to participate as much as possible in sports and to achieve this we need to make sure they really enjoy them.
- B.
This is because Crazy Ball is particularly good for developing excellent hand-to-eye coordination.
- C.
It’s unaffected by the weather too.
- D.
The days are gone when traditional sports were the only option.
- E.
It never goes where you think it will, so players have to react quickly.
- F.
Having four players on the court means more people can play at the same time, making it an ideal activity for large classes.
Correct Answer
E. It never goes where you think it will, so players have to react quickly.Explanation
Crazy Ball is a game that requires players to react quickly because the ball never goes where they expect it to. This unpredictability forces players to constantly be on their toes and react in the moment. This aspect of the game makes it a great training activity for other sports and helps athletes improve their reaction times. Additionally, the game can also be played with four nets and two teams of two players, allowing for more people to participate at the same time, making it suitable for large classes.Rate this question:
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(6) …………… Jake Williams, a PE. teacher at Stonecove secondary school in Wales, says of the game, ‘It’s the most popular game we’ve ever introduced into our PE. lessons. The kids love it because it’s fast and fun and easy to learn. The teachers love it because it gets all kids participating and moving – no-one gets to sit on the sidelines in Crazy Ball!’
- A.
We need to encourage students to participate as much as possible in sports and to achieve this we need to make sure they really enjoy them.
- B.
This is because Crazy Ball is particularly good for developing excellent hand-to-eye coordination.
- C.
It’s unaffected by the weather too.
- D.
The days are gone when traditional sports were the only option.
- E.
It never goes where you think it will, so players have to react quickly.
- F.
Having four players on the court means more people can play at the same time, making it an ideal activity for large classes.
Correct Answer
F. Having four players on the court means more people can play at the same time, making it an ideal activity for large classes.Explanation
The given answer suggests that having four players on the court in Crazy Ball allows more people to play at the same time, making it an ideal activity for large classes. This implies that the game can accommodate a larger number of participants, ensuring that more students can actively participate in the sport. This aligns with the objective of encouraging students to participate in sports and enjoy them, as it promotes inclusivity and provides opportunities for more students to engage in physical activity.Rate this question:
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