Four phrases/ sentences have been removed from the text below. Mark A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 32 to 35.
FOOTBALL AROUND THE WORLD
As the world’s most popular sport, football brings people together. (32) ______. Let’s look at two countries where football is part of their culture.
ENGLAND
Football isn’t England’s national sport, but it’s the most played and watched game in the country. The English Premier League is the most watched sports league in the world with famous teams like Liverpool and Manchester United. People support their local team or a team in the Premier League, and sometimes both. (33) ______. England’s national football team was the champions of the 1996 FIFA World Cup and they finished in fourth place in 1990 and 2018.
BRAZIL
Football isn’t Brazil national sport, but it’s the most popular sport in the country and Brazilians are crazy about it. (34) ______. Brazilians play football every where, from the streets to the beaches. Brazil has many famous clubs, such as Palmeiras and Santos. Matches often attract crowds of up to 70,000 people. (35) ______. Brazil’s national football team has won the most world championships. The team was five-time winners of the FIFA World Cup in 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994 and 2002.
(Adapted from SGK Right on 9)
A. When the national team plays, the whole country watches
B. That’s why people call it ‘the King of Sports’ or ‘the Beautiful Game’
C. Thomas Danohoe, a Scottish man brought football to the country in the 1890s
D. Many footballers play in ‘Sunday league football’ or 5-a-side teams on smaller fields
As the world’s most popular sport, football brings people together. (32) ______.
