Part 1 – Multiple-choice Cloze

Choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D). 4/4

The upcoming World Cup match between Argentina and Egypt has attracted enormous attention. Argentina are widely considered the favourites, largely because of their experience and technical ability. However, football is often unpredictable, and Egypt will be hoping to (1) ______ advantage of any mistakes. If they remain disciplined in defence and attack quickly on the counter, they could (2) ______ Argentina serious problems.

Argentina, on the other hand, will probably dominate possession and attempt to (3) ______ down Egypt's defensive block through patient passing. Their midfielders will need to keep the tempo high in order to prevent Egypt from settling into the game. If Argentina score early, Egypt may be (4) ______ to take more risks, leaving spaces behind their defence.

1
A) make
B) do
C) take
D) get

2
A) give
B) create
C) cause
D) provide

3
A) break
B) tear
C) cut
D) knock

4
A) forced
B) persuaded
C) obliged
D) convinced

Part 2 – Open Cloze

Complete each gap with ONE word. 2/4

Argentina's success depends not only (1) ON individual talent but also on teamwork. Egypt know that they are underdogs, (2) HOWEVER they have already shown great resilience throughout the tournament. If they defend well, they could stay in the game (3) JUST enough to create opportunities on the counterattack. Much will depend (4) ON whether Salah is given enough space to exploit.

Part 3 – Word Formation

Use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits each gap. 4/4

  1. Argentina have an impressive level of STABILITY throughout the squad.

(STABLE)

  1. Egypt's defensive ORGANIZATION has surprised many football experts.

(ORGANISE)

  1. The players showed great DETERMINATION despite being under pressure.

(DETERMINE)

  1. Argentina are expected to play more ATTACKING football.

(ATTACK)

Part 4 – Key Word Transformations

Complete the second sentence using the word given.

Use between 3 and 6 words, including the word given. 2/4

1

Argentina are expected to beat Egypt.

LIKELY

Argentina SEEMS LIKELY TO BEAT Egypt.

2

Egypt can only win if they defend extremely well.

UNLESS

Egypt will not win UNLESS THEY DEFEND extremely well.

3

Salah is one of the fastest players in the tournament.

AS

Very few players in the tournament ARE AS FAST AS Salah.

4

Argentina dominated possession throughout the match.

UNDER

Egypt WERE UNDER POSSESION for most of the match.

Part 5 – Error Correction

Each sentence contains one mistake. Find it and write the correct form.

  1. Argentina has won many important international matches.
  2. Egypt played very good in the previous round.
  3. Messi is one of the better players in football history. BEST
  4. If Egypt would score first, the match could become very difficult for Argentina.
  5. Argentina succeeded to control the midfield.

Answers

Part 1

  1. C – take advantage
  2. C – cause problems
  3. A – break down
  4. A – forced

Part 2

  1. on
  2. but
  3. long
  4. on

Part 3

  1. stability
  2. organisation (British spelling)
  3. determination
  4. attacking

Part 4

  1. are likely to beat
  2. unless they defend
  3. are as fast as
  4. were under pressure

Part 5

  1. has → have (Argentina = plural team in British English)
  2. good → well
  3. better → best
  4. would score → scored
  5. to control → in controlling

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