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1From question 1 to 20 choose the best option to complete the short conversations.
She speaks Thai...- ADon´t she
- Bdidin´t she
- CDoesn´t she
2You wouldn´t do that ...
- Awouldn´t you?
- B¨won´t you?
- Cwould you ?
3At 8:30 She had already dropped off the laundry but...
- AShe hadn't yet taken the cat to her mom´s house
- BShe hadn't taken the cat to her mom´s house yet
- CShe hadn'ttake the cat to her mom´s house
4What had you done before this class?
- AI´d read the information before I come to class.
- BI´d read the information when I came to class.
- CI´d read the information before I came to class.
5I don't feel very well today.
- AOh no, that may be awful.
- BOh no, that must be awful.
- COh no, that should be awful
6Andrea and Juan are about to become parents...
- AWow, they must likely be happy.
- BWow, they probably feel happy.
- CWow, they must be happy.
7I need the documents A.S.A.P...
- AWhy don't you have your assistant bring them to the meeting?
- BWhy don't you get your assistant to bring them to the meeting?
- CWhy don't you let your assistant bring them to the meeting?
8What are they doing after coming back?
- AThey plan to have their house painted after coming back.
- BThey are planning to have their house painted after coming back
- CThey will plan to have their house paint after coming back.
9What do you think I can do with this picture?
- AYou could have it framed at Custom framing.
- BYou can have it framed at Custom framing.
- CYou should have it framed at Custom framing.
10When I was young, I could´t believe...
- AI would be tall one day.
- BI could be tall one day.
- CI was going to be tall one day.
11Now that I study English I know...
- AI enjoy to learn new languages.
- BI enjoy learning new languages.
- CI enjoy learn new languages.
12That magazine is really difficult to find...
- ACould you please tell me where you got it?
- BCould you tell me where did you get it?
- CCould you please tell me where have you got it?
13Who told you about the article?
- AI forgot who did tell me about it.
- BI forgot who told me about it.
- CI forgot who tells me about it.
14What did they say about their last class?
- AThey said: "We didn't show up to class"
- BThey told me they didn't show up to class.
- CThey told me they hadn't showed up to class.
15What does the weather report say about the hurricane in Florida?
- AThey say the storm has caused a lot of damage.
- BThey say the storm had caused a lot of damage.
- CThey said the storm had caused a lot of damage.
16Didn't she want to get married?
- AYes, she was going to get married.
- BYes, she wanted to get married.
- CYes, she was about to get married.
17I don't know why she married him...
- AHe should have been the only man available.
- BHe might have been the only man available.
- CHe must have been the only man available.
18I should have studied Architecture,...
- AI would have been really good at it.
- BI could have been really good at it.
- CI may have been really good at it.
19What happens on the day of the dead in Mexico?
- APeople remember family members who they have died.
- BPeople remember family members which have died.
- CPeople remember family members who have died.
20Should I bring a gift to the party?
- AYes, but the gift that you bring should be inexpensive.
- BYes, but the gift you bring should be inexpensive.
- CYes, but the gift which you bring should be inexpensive.
21People ______ our country should find out the local customs.
- AVisiting
- BThat visit
- CWho visit
22If that smart phone______ on sale, I ______ buy it.
- AWere, will.
- BWere, would.
- CWas, could.
23I wouldn't have gone to class if I had known I had the flu.
- AI went to the class.
- BI didn´t go to the class.
- CI thought about going to class.
24When you _____ ice, it ___
- AHeat- melts.
- BHeated -will melt.
- CHeat - Could melt.
25I _____ bought a fancy house if I ______ the lottery.
- AHave - won.
- BCould have - Have won.
- CWould have - have won.
26What would you_____ if you ______ the train?
- ADo - miss.
- BHave done - had missed
- CDo - missed.
27The newspaper advised all voters _______ early for the next election.
- ARegister.
- BRegistering.
- CTo register.
28Did you remind you son _____ his registration card?
- ATo complete.
- BCompleting.
- CComplete.
29Vladivostok is located ______ the eastern coast______ Russia.
- AAt - in.
- BOn - of.
- CIn - in.
30Canada ____ the north ______ the United States.
- ATo - of.
- BIn -of.
- CTo - from.
31CHOOSE THE BEST DEFINITION THAT REPLACES THE " " EXPRESSIONS
Let's see "what's going on".- AWhat is the problem?
- BWhat the peoblem is?
- CWhat is happening?
32"I´ll make an appointment"
- AMaking time for an appointment.
- BWaiting for the correct time to make an appointment.
- CArrange a time to come.
33I see "you've got a lot on your plate today, " I won't keep you any longer.
- AYou need something a.s.a.p.
- BYou can see that someone is really busy.
- CThere isn't a lot of time to do something.
34I've never "run into" you here before.
- ASeen-met.
- BFind.
- CLook for.
35The number of "people who are injured or killed" is 3000
- ADead toll.
- Bcasualities
- CSerendipity.
36I need to "ask you something about the topic"
- AI need to pick your brain about the topic.
- BI need to make you brain up about the topic.
- CI need to settle on your brain about the topic.
37We "get together with" relatives
- AVisit.
- BCall.
- CSettle with
38This smartphone is "produced with the best technology"
- ATop of there line.
- BFirst - rate.
- CState of the art.
39Let´s sit down and "catch up".
- AI want to hear what have you doing lately?
- BI want to know what's going on with you?
- CI want to know about your life?
40Do you think that is "doable in two days"?
- ACan I do that in two days?
- BCan I do that twice in two days?
- CCan I do that within two days?
41Read the text and answer the questions:
Lisa Tyler was weary after a long, hard day at the pottery factory where she works. But as she approached her home in the English city of Stoke-on-Trent, her heart lightened.; soon she would be having a nice cup of tea, putting her feet up and watching Friends, her favorite TV series. But first, she needed to change out of her work clothes and pick up her three-year-old son from his grandmother’s house nearby. As Lisa walked up her garden path, she noticed a light flashing on and off in an upstairs bedroom. A shiver went down her back. What if it was a burglar? Quietly, she crept round to the back of the house to see if there was any sign of a break-in. Sure enough, a window was open, and someone’s coat was hanging on the gatepost! Well, 26-year-old Lisa didn’t fancy coming face to face with a burglar, so she ran to a neighbor’s house and rang the police. But as she sat waiting for the police to arrive, Lisa’s curiosity got the better of her and she decided to go back and see what was going on. That is when she saw a leg coming out of the downstairs front window. It was a man climbing out. Lisa gasped in shock. The burglar was carrying her portable television! At this point, Lisa saw red. She didn’t have many possessions and she’d saved long and hard to buy that set. Besides, nobody was going to stop her watching Friends. „Oh, no you don’t, ‟ she muttered under her breath, as the fury swelled inside her. Without even stopping to think, she tore across the garden and started shouting at the burglar. „Give me my TV - drop it now! ‟ she screamed. Ignoring her, the man fled across the garden. So, Lisa threw herself at him and successfully rugby tackled him to the ground. The burglar struggled to escape, but Lisa hung on like the best kind of guard dog despite being punched and kicked. As she looked up, she realized that she recognized the burglar’s face. She was so surprised that she lost her grip and burglar got away, leaving the TV behind in the garden. By the time the police and her father arrived, Lisa was in tears. ‟I can’t believe you were so foolish, Lisa,' scolded her father. „You could have been killed. ‟ „I know, but at least he didn’t get my TV,‟ she replied. Lisa later remembered the name of the burglar, who had been in the same year as her at school. He was later caught and jailed for 15 months after admitting burglary and assault. In May last year, Lisa was given a Certificate of Appreciation by Staffordshire Police, for her „outstanding courage and public action‟. But in the future, she intends to leave household security to a new member of her family, Chan, who is real guard dog.
How was Lisa feeling as she walked home from work ?- ATired
- BAnxious
- CDepressed
42Lisa Tyler was weary after a long, hard day at the pottery factory where she works. But as she approached her home in the English city of Stoke-on-Trent, her heart lightened.; soon she would be having a nice cup of tea, putting her feet up and watching Friends, her favorite TV series. But first, she needed to change out of her work clothes and pick up her three-year-old son from his grandmother’s house nearby. As Lisa walked up her garden path, she noticed a light flashing on and off in an upstairs bedroom. A shiver went down her back. What if it was a burglar? Quietly, she crept round to the back of the house to see if there was any sign of a break-in. Sure enough, a window was open, and someone’s coat was hanging on the gatepost! Well, 26-year-old Lisa didn’t fancy coming face to face with a burglar, so she ran to a neighbor’s house and rang the police. But as she sat waiting for the police to arrive, Lisa’s curiosity got the better of her and she decided to go back and see what was going on. That is when she saw a leg coming out of the downstairs front window. It was a man climbing out. Lisa gasped in shock. The burglar was carrying her portable television! At this point, Lisa saw red. She didn’t have many possessions and she’d saved long and hard to buy that set. Besides, nobody was going to stop her watching Friends. „Oh, no you don’t, ‟ she muttered under her breath, as the fury swelled inside her. Without even stopping to think, she tore across the garden and started shouting at the burglar. „Give me my TV - drop it now! ‟ she screamed. Ignoring her, the man fled across the garden. So, Lisa threw herself at him and successfully rugby tackled him to the ground. The burglar struggled to escape, but Lisa hung on like the best kind of guard dog despite being punched and kicked. As she looked up, she realized that she recognized the burglar’s face. She was so surprised that she lost her grip and burglar got away, leaving the TV behind in the garden. By the time the police and her father arrived, Lisa was in tears. ‟I can’t believe you were so foolish, Lisa,' scolded her father. „You could have been killed. ‟ „I know, but at least he didn’t get my TV,‟ she replied. Lisa later remembered the name of the burglar, who had been in the same year as her at school. He was later caught and jailed for 15 months after admitting burglary and assault. In May last year, Lisa was given a Certificate of Appreciation by Staffordshire Police, for her „outstanding courage and public action‟. But in the future, she intends to leave household security to a new member of her family, Chan, who is real guard dog.
In line three: What does "Pick up" mean?- Acontact
- BVisit
- CCollect
43Lisa Tyler was weary after a long, hard day at the pottery factory where she works. But as she approached her home in the English city of Stoke-on-Trent, her heart lightened.; soon she would be having a nice cup of tea, putting her feet up and watching Friends, her favorite TV series. But first, she needed to change out of her work clothes and pick up her three-year-old son from his grandmother’s house nearby. As Lisa walked up her garden path, she noticed a light flashing on and off in an upstairs bedroom. A shiver went down her back. What if it was a burglar? Quietly, she crept round to the back of the house to see if there was any sign of a break-in. Sure enough, a window was open, and someone’s coat was hanging on the gatepost! Well, 26-year-old Lisa didn’t fancy coming face to face with a burglar, so she ran to a neighbor’s house and rang the police. But as she sat waiting for the police to arrive, Lisa’s curiosity got the better of her and she decided to go back and see what was going on. That is when she saw a leg coming out of the downstairs front window. It was a man climbing out. Lisa gasped in shock. The burglar was carrying her portable television! At this point, Lisa saw red. She didn’t have many possessions and she’d saved long and hard to buy that set. Besides, nobody was going to stop her watching Friends. „Oh, no you don’t, ‟ she muttered under her breath, as the fury swelled inside her. Without even stopping to think, she tore across the garden and started shouting at the burglar. „Give me my TV - drop it now! ‟ she screamed. Ignoring her, the man fled across the garden. So, Lisa threw herself at him and successfully rugby tackled him to the ground. The burglar struggled to escape, but Lisa hung on like the best kind of guard dog despite being punched and kicked. As she looked up, she realized that she recognized the burglar’s face. She was so surprised that she lost her grip and burglar got away, leaving the TV behind in the garden. By the time the police and her father arrived, Lisa was in tears. ‟I can’t believe you were so foolish, Lisa,' scolded her father. „You could have been killed. ‟ „I know, but at least he didn’t get my TV,‟ she replied. Lisa later remembered the name of the burglar, who had been in the same year as her at school. He was later caught and jailed for 15 months after admitting burglary and assault. In May last year, Lisa was given a Certificate of Appreciation by Staffordshire Police, for her „outstanding courage and public action‟. But in the future, she intends to leave household security to a new member of her family, Chan, who is real guard dog.
What first led Lisa to think there was a burglar in her house?- ASomething had been moved
- BSomethinh had been left outside
- CSomething was moving inside
44Lisa Tyler was weary after a long, hard day at the pottery factory where she works. But as she approached her home in the English city of Stoke-on-Trent, her heart lightened.; soon she would be having a nice cup of tea, putting her feet up and watching Friends, her favorite TV series. But first, she needed to change out of her work clothes and pick up her three-year-old son from his grandmother’s house nearby. As Lisa walked up her garden path, she noticed a light flashing on and off in an upstairs bedroom. A shiver went down her back. What if it was a burglar? Quietly, she crept round to the back of the house to see if there was any sign of a break-in. Sure enough, a window was open, and someone’s coat was hanging on the gatepost! Well, 26-year-old Lisa didn’t fancy coming face to face with a burglar, so she ran to a neighbor’s house and rang the police. But as she sat waiting for the police to arrive, Lisa’s curiosity got the better of her and she decided to go back and see what was going on. That is when she saw a leg coming out of the downstairs front window. It was a man climbing out. Lisa gasped in shock. The burglar was carrying her portable television! At this point, Lisa saw red. She didn’t have many possessions and she’d saved long and hard to buy that set. Besides, nobody was going to stop her watching Friends. „Oh, no you don’t, ‟ she muttered under her breath, as the fury swelled inside her. Without even stopping to think, she tore across the garden and started shouting at the burglar. „Give me my TV - drop it now! ‟ she screamed. Ignoring her, the man fled across the garden. So, Lisa threw herself at him and successfully rugby tackled him to the ground. The burglar struggled to escape, but Lisa hung on like the best kind of guard dog despite being punched and kicked. As she looked up, she realized that she recognized the burglar’s face. She was so surprised that she lost her grip and burglar got away, leaving the TV behind in the garden. By the time the police and her father arrived, Lisa was in tears. ‟I can’t believe you were so foolish, Lisa,' scolded her father. „You could have been killed. ‟ „I know, but at least he didn’t get my TV,‟ she replied. Lisa later remembered the name of the burglar, who had been in the same year as her at school. He was later caught and jailed for 15 months after admitting burglary and assault. In May last year, Lisa was given a Certificate of Appreciation by Staffordshire Police, for her „outstanding courage and public action‟. But in the future, she intends to leave household security to a new member of her family, Chan, who is real guard dog.
Why didn´t Lisa wait in her neighbors´ until the police arrived?- AShe wanted to know what was happening
- BShe was worried about losing her tv
- CSher realized that the burglar was leaving
45Lisa Tyler was weary after a long, hard day at the pottery factory where she works. But as she approached her home in the English city of Stoke-on-Trent, her heart lightened.; soon she would be having a nice cup of tea, putting her feet up and watching Friends, her favorite TV series. But first, she needed to change out of her work clothes and pick up her three-year-old son from his grandmother’s house nearby. As Lisa walked up her garden path, she noticed a light flashing on and off in an upstairs bedroom. A shiver went down her back. What if it was a burglar? Quietly, she crept round to the back of the house to see if there was any sign of a break-in. Sure enough, a window was open, and someone’s coat was hanging on the gatepost! Well, 26-year-old Lisa didn’t fancy coming face to face with a burglar, so she ran to a neighbor’s house and rang the police. But as she sat waiting for the police to arrive, Lisa’s curiosity got the better of her and she decided to go back and see what was going on. That is when she saw a leg coming out of the downstairs front window. It was a man climbing out. Lisa gasped in shock. The burglar was carrying her portable television! At this point, Lisa saw red. She didn’t have many possessions and she’d saved long and hard to buy that set. Besides, nobody was going to stop her watching Friends. „Oh, no you don’t, ‟ she muttered under her breath, as the fury swelled inside her. Without even stopping to think, she tore across the garden and started shouting at the burglar. „Give me my TV - drop it now! ‟ she screamed. Ignoring her, the man fled across the garden. So, Lisa threw herself at him and successfully rugby tackled him to the ground. The burglar struggled to escape, but Lisa hung on like the best kind of guard dog despite being punched and kicked. As she looked up, she realized that she recognized the burglar’s face. She was so surprised that she lost her grip and burglar got away, leaving the TV behind in the garden. By the time the police and her father arrived, Lisa was in tears. ‟I can’t believe you were so foolish, Lisa,' scolded her father. „You could have been killed. ‟ „I know, but at least he didn’t get my TV,‟ she replied. Lisa later remembered the name of the burglar, who had been in the same year as her at school. He was later caught and jailed for 15 months after admitting burglary and assault. In May last year, Lisa was given a Certificate of Appreciation by Staffordshire Police, for her „outstanding courage and public action‟. But in the future, she intends to leave household security to a new member of her family, Chan, who is real guard dog.
What does "Lisa saw red" (line 10) mean?- Ashe got impatient
- Bshe felt firghtened
- Cshe got angry
46Lisa Tyler was weary after a long, hard day at the pottery factory where she works. But as she approached her home in the English city of Stoke-on-Trent, her heart lightened.; soon she would be having a nice cup of tea, putting her feet up and watching Friends, her favorite TV series. But first, she needed to change out of her work clothes and pick up her three-year-old son from his grandmother’s house nearby. As Lisa walked up her garden path, she noticed a light flashing on and off in an upstairs bedroom. A shiver went down her back. What if it was a burglar? Quietly, she crept round to the back of the house to see if there was any sign of a break-in. Sure enough, a window was open, and someone’s coat was hanging on the gatepost! Well, 26-year-old Lisa didn’t fancy coming face to face with a burglar, so she ran to a neighbor’s house and rang the police. But as she sat waiting for the police to arrive, Lisa’s curiosity got the better of her and she decided to go back and see what was going on. That is when she saw a leg coming out of the downstairs front window. It was a man climbing out. Lisa gasped in shock. The burglar was carrying her portable television! At this point, Lisa saw red. She didn’t have many possessions and she’d saved long and hard to buy that set. Besides, nobody was going to stop her watching Friends. „Oh, no you don’t, ‟ she muttered under her breath, as the fury swelled inside her. Without even stopping to think, she tore across the garden and started shouting at the burglar. „Give me my TV - drop it now! ‟ she screamed. Ignoring her, the man fled across the garden. So, Lisa threw herself at him and successfully rugby tackled him to the ground. The burglar struggled to escape, but Lisa hung on like the best kind of guard dog despite being punched and kicked. As she looked up, she realized that she recognized the burglar’s face. She was so surprised that she lost her grip and burglar got away, leaving the TV behind in the garden. By the time the police and her father arrived, Lisa was in tears. ‟I can’t believe you were so foolish, Lisa,' scolded her father. „You could have been killed. ‟ „I know, but at least he didn’t get my TV,‟ she replied. Lisa later remembered the name of the burglar, who had been in the same year as her at school. He was later caught and jailed for 15 months after admitting burglary and assault. In May last year, Lisa was given a Certificate of Appreciation by Staffordshire Police, for her „outstanding courage and public action‟. But in the future, she intends to leave household security to a new member of her family, Chan, who is real guard dog.
What happened when Lisa shouted at the burglar?- Ahe traied to explain why he was there
- Bhe fell over as he was running towards her
- Che pretended not to have heard her
47London correspondent Salvo Tomasello investigates the world of cricket. As ‘typically English’ as tea at five, “The Changing of the Guard” or inclement weather, cricket is a sport that might take a lifetime to understand, never mind appreciate. Matches might last anything up to five days, with nothing appearing to happen for hours on end and then when it does you will probably either be looking the other way or be fast asleep. Never mind that its rules are so complex that you probably need a PhD to comprehend them fully. Many Americans might decide it’s not really worth the bother. The precise origins of cricket are highly debatable and there are many theories as to how it started. It might have been invented by shepherds or played in churchyards as far back as the thirteenth century, although some accounts suggest that it might pre-date this by as much as two hundred years. The first source which British historians consider completely reliable describes Prince Edward playing something which resembled cricket in 1300, although even this account fails to firmly establish the sport’s origins. The rules of the modern game were not completely developed until the nineteenth century. The first organised internationals took place in 1861, with England and Australia commencing what soon developed into a fierce, ongoing competitive rivalry. As the rules and regulations of the game were being formally established, other countries joined the growing international playing community. To attempt to explain the rules of cricket comprehensively in an article of this length would be impossible. It could be argued that the basic principles of the game are similar to those of baseball, although the game play and rules are very different. Cricket is an outdoor, fair-weather sport played mainly in countries belonging to the British Commonwealth, such as England, Australia, the West Indies, India, Pakistan and South Africa. The balance of power in international cricket tends to swing between these competing nations. At present Australia predominate having been virtually unbeatable for the last decade or so and teams always face a tough match against them. Although it might appear to be a sedate, sleepy pastime, cricket has always demanded fierce concentration and immense courage. Since becoming fully professional in the 1970’s standards and training facilities have improved immensely across the game. Cricket is now as competitive and technical as any global sport, and who knows, perhaps its popularity might yet spread to new, previously unexplored territories.
In the first paragraph the author suggests that …- ACricket is played only in good weather conditions
- BSome foreigners migth not take the trouble to understand the game
- Cpeople enjoy cricket before understand it
48London correspondent Salvo Tomasello investigates the world of cricket. As ‘typically English’ as tea at five, “The Changing of the Guard” or inclement weather, cricket is a sport that might take a lifetime to understand, never mind appreciate. Matches might last anything up to five days, with nothing appearing to happen for hours on end and then when it does you will probably either be looking the other way or be fast asleep. Never mind that its rules are so complex that you probably need a PhD to comprehend them fully. Many Americans might decide it’s not really worth the bother. The precise origins of cricket are highly debatable and there are many theories as to how it started. It might have been invented by shepherds or played in churchyards as far back as the thirteenth century, although some accounts suggest that it might pre-date this by as much as two hundred years. The first source which British historians consider completely reliable describes Prince Edward playing something which resembled cricket in 1300, although even this account fails to firmly establish the sport’s origins. The rules of the modern game were not completely developed until the nineteenth century. The first organised internationals took place in 1861, with England and Australia commencing what soon developed into a fierce, ongoing competitive rivalry. As the rules and regulations of the game were being formally established, other countries joined the growing international playing community. To attempt to explain the rules of cricket comprehensively in an article of this length would be impossible. It could be argued that the basic principles of the game are similar to those of baseball, although the game play and rules are very different. Cricket is an outdoor, fair-weather sport played mainly in countries belonging to the British Commonwealth, such as England, Australia, the West Indies, India, Pakistan and South Africa. The balance of power in international cricket tends to swing between these competing nations. At present Australia predominate having been virtually unbeatable for the last decade or so and teams always face a tough match against them. Although it might appear to be a sedate, sleepy pastime, cricket has always demanded fierce concentration and immense courage. Since becoming fully professional in the 1970’s standards and training facilities have improved immensely across the game. Cricket is now as competitive and technical as any global sport, and who knows, perhaps its popularity might yet spread to new, previously unexplored territories.
Concerning the start of cricket...- Athere is little dispute
- Bit was firts played by shepperds in church yards
- Cit was already in existance by 1300
49London correspondent Salvo Tomasello investigates the world of cricket. As ‘typically English’ as tea at five, “The Changing of the Guard” or inclement weather, cricket is a sport that might take a lifetime to understand, never mind appreciate. Matches might last anything up to five days, with nothing appearing to happen for hours on end and then when it does you will probably either be looking the other way or be fast asleep. Never mind that its rules are so complex that you probably need a PhD to comprehend them fully. Many Americans might decide it’s not really worth the bother. The precise origins of cricket are highly debatable and there are many theories as to how it started. It might have been invented by shepherds or played in churchyards as far back as the thirteenth century, although some accounts suggest that it might pre-date this by as much as two hundred years. The first source which British historians consider completely reliable describes Prince Edward playing something which resembled cricket in 1300, although even this account fails to firmly establish the sport’s origins. The rules of the modern game were not completely developed until the nineteenth century. The first organised internationals took place in 1861, with England and Australia commencing what soon developed into a fierce, ongoing competitive rivalry. As the rules and regulations of the game were being formally established, other countries joined the growing international playing community. To attempt to explain the rules of cricket comprehensively in an article of this length would be impossible. It could be argued that the basic principles of the game are similar to those of baseball, although the game play and rules are very different. Cricket is an outdoor, fair-weather sport played mainly in countries belonging to the British Commonwealth, such as England, Australia, the West Indies, India, Pakistan and South Africa. The balance of power in international cricket tends to swing between these competing nations. At present Australia predominate having been virtually unbeatable for the last decade or so and teams always face a tough match against them. Although it might appear to be a sedate, sleepy pastime, cricket has always demanded fierce concentration and immense courage. Since becoming fully professional in the 1970’s standards and training facilities have improved immensely across the game. Cricket is now as competitive and technical as any global sport, and who knows, perhaps its popularity might yet spread to new, previously unexplored territories.
England and Australia...- Awere the first nations to play an official match
- Bplayed annually
- Cwere the first nations to organized official tournaments
50London correspondent Salvo Tomasello investigates the world of cricket. As ‘typically English’ as tea at five, “The Changing of the Guard” or inclement weather, cricket is a sport that might take a lifetime to understand, never mind appreciate. Matches might last anything up to five days, with nothing appearing to happen for hours on end and then when it does you will probably either be looking the other way or be fast asleep. Never mind that its rules are so complex that you probably need a PhD to comprehend them fully. Many Americans might decide it’s not really worth the bother. The precise origins of cricket are highly debatable and there are many theories as to how it started. It might have been invented by shepherds or played in churchyards as far back as the thirteenth century, although some accounts suggest that it might pre-date this by as much as two hundred years. The first source which British historians consider completely reliable describes Prince Edward playing something which resembled cricket in 1300, although even this account fails to firmly establish the sport’s origins. The rules of the modern game were not completely developed until the nineteenth century. The first organised internationals took place in 1861, with England and Australia commencing what soon developed into a fierce, ongoing competitive rivalry. As the rules and regulations of the game were being formally established, other countries joined the growing international playing community. To attempt to explain the rules of cricket comprehensively in an article of this length would be impossible. It could be argued that the basic principles of the game are similar to those of baseball, although the game play and rules are very different. Cricket is an outdoor, fair-weather sport played mainly in countries belonging to the British Commonwealth, such as England, Australia, the West Indies, India, Pakistan and South Africa. The balance of power in international cricket tends to swing between these competing nations. At present Australia predominate having been virtually unbeatable for the last decade or so and teams always fa
ce a tough match against them. Although it might appear to be a sedate, sleepy pastime, cricket has always demanded fierce concentration and immense courage. Since becoming fully professional in the 1970’s standards and training facilities have improved immensely across the game. Cricket is now as competitive and technical as any global sport, and who knows, perhaps its popularity might yet spread to new, previously unexplored territories.
The writer doesn´t explain all the rules of cricket because...- Athere isn´t enough space in the article
- Bthey are to hard to understand
- Cnot everyone can undertand them
51London correspondent Salvo Tomasello investigates the world of cricket. As ‘typically English’ as tea at five, “The Changing of the Guard” or inclement weather, cricket is a sport that might take a lifetime to understand, never mind appreciate. Matches might last anything up to five days, with nothing appearing to happen for hours on end and then when it does you will probably either be looking the other way or be fast asleep. Never mind that its rules are so complex that you probably need a PhD to comprehend them fully. Many Americans might decide it’s not really worth the bother. The precise origins of cricket are highly debatable and there are many theories as to how it started. It might have been invented by shepherds or played in churchyards as far back as the thirteenth century, although some accounts suggest that it might pre-date this by as much as two hundred years. The first source which British historians consider completely reliable describes Prince Edward playing something which resembled cricket in 1300, although even this account fails to firmly establish the sport’s origins. The rules of the modern game were not completely developed until the nineteenth century. The first organised internationals took place in 1861, with England and Australia commencing what soon developed into a fierce, ongoing competitive rivalry. As the rules and regulations of the game were being formally established, other countries joined the growing international playing community. To attempt to explain the rules of cricket comprehensively in an article of this length would be impossible. It could be argued that the basic principles of the game are similar to those of baseball, although the game play and rules are very different. Cricket is an outdoor, fair-weather sport played mainly in countries belonging to the British Commonwealth, such as England, Australia, the West Indies, India, Pakistan and South Africa. The balance of power in international cricket tends to swing between these competing nations. At present Australia predominate having been virtually unbeatable for the last decade or so and teams always face a tough match against them. Although it might appear to be a sedate, sleepy pastime, cricket has always demanded fierce concentration and immense courage. Since becoming fully professional in the 1970’s standards and training facilities have improved immensely across the game. Cricket is now as competitive and technical as any global sport, and who knows, perhaps its popularity might yet spread to new, previously unexplored territories.
The writer says that the current Australian cricket team...- Ahas better facilities than other teams
- Bis the best team in the world
- Cis a team other teams don´t like to compete with
52London correspondent Salvo Tomasello investigates the world of cricket. As ‘typically English’ as tea at five, “The Changing of the Guard” or inclement weather, cricket is a sport that might take a lifetime to understand, never mind appreciate. Matches might last anything up to five days, with nothing appearing to happen for hours on end and then when it does you will probably either be looking the other way or be fast asleep. Never mind that its rules are so complex that you probably need a PhD to comprehend them fully. Many Americans might decide it’s not really worth the bother. The precise origins of cricket are highly debatable and there are many theories as to how it started. It might have been invented by shepherds or played in churchyards as far back as the thirteenth century, although some accounts suggest that it might pre-date this by as much as two hundred years. The first source which British historians consider completely reliable describes Prince Edward playing something which resembled cricket in 1300, although even this account fails to firmly establish the sport’s origins. The rules of the modern game were not completely developed until the nineteenth century. The first organised internationals took place in 1861, with England and Australia commencing what soon developed into a fierce, ongoing competitive rivalry. As the rules and regulations of the game were being formally established, other countries joined the growing international playing community. To attempt to explain the rules of cricket comprehensively in an article of this length would be impossible. It could be argued that the basic principles of the game are similar to those of baseball, although the game play and rules are very different. Cricket is an outdoor, fair-weather sport played mainly in countries belonging to the British Commonwealth, such as England, Australia, the West Indies, India, Pakistan and South Africa. The balance of power in international cricket tends to swing between these competing nations. At present Australia predominate having been virtually unbeatable for the last decade or so and teams always face a tough match against them. Although it might appear to be a sedate, sleepy pastime, cricket has always demanded fierce concentration and immense courage. Since becoming fully professional in the 1970’s standards and training facilities have improved immensely across the game. Cricket is now as competitive and technical as any global sport, and who knows, perhaps its popularity might yet spread to new, previously unexplored territories.
The process of professionalism ...- Ahas made the sport more popular
- Bhas raised the standard of the sport
- Chas made the sport more difficult to understand
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