Rewrite the sentences so that they have the same meaning as the first ones

VII. Rewrite the sentences so that they have the same meaning as the first ones
1. My father runs five kilometers every day, so he is strong and fit (Because)
2. Although the weather was bad, we had a wonderful holiday. (but)
D. Reading and writing
VIII. Read and complete the passage
competition
to play
favourite
for
national
to
match
streets
at
when
playing
Many people begin learning (1).. . play football (2).. . they are young. You
often can see them (3)... . at school or in the (4).. ..
high schools, students may play football in a team and compete in a (5).. . If a player is
very good, he might go on playing for a professional team. People in my country love watching
football on television and also go to the (6)......
(7).... ..... team. Football is really like a (8).
.around their houses. At
Many people, especially the young, have a
. . sport in my country.