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SECTION A: GRAMMAR 3 Complete the text with words from the box. There
are more words than you need.
1 Complete the text with the definite article. If no toughness sacrifices confidence control intensity
article is required, put –. calm discipline development courtesy stamina
flexibility
Back in 1 1950s nobody believed that it was
possible to run a mile in under four minutes. But
in 1954, a British athlete, 2 Roger Bannister, Johann’s self-1 was clear for all to see.
proved them all wrong at Iffley Road running track He never appeared to be nervous at the start of the
in Oxford. At a time when all athletes were 3 race and he had a great ability to inspire those around
amateurs, his triumph was even more amazing, him to do better than they thought they could. His
considering that he’d been working all day as a self-2 when getting up at 4 o’clock every
medical student before running his race. Until morning to train was unbelievable. There were times
Bannister broke 4 four-minute barrier, 5 when he became tired and this, for most people, is a
record of 4:01.4 was held by 6 Gunder dangerous time when self- 3 can easily
Hagg, in 1945. After 7 race, 8 stadium disappear and anger take over. But Johann was never
announcer began to announce 9 time and rude to anyone; he always managed to maintain his
as soon as he said ‘Three…’, everyone cheered usual 4 and if people tried to upset
because they knew that 10 history had been him, he would respond with a gentle 5
made. which tended to diffuse the situation. He is a
remarkable athlete with terrific 6 ,
capable of running long distances without looking
/10 tired. He also has a mental 7 which is
phenomenal, allowing him to give 100 percent focus
and commitment to achieving his goals. All this has
set him apart from other athletes, but also left him
2 Complete the sentences with words from the box. very much alone. However, if he wins an Olympic
There are more words than you need. Gold medal in the next games, then all the
hardly almost few many little a little several
8
he has made will be worth it.
1 Not athletes have beaten Usain Bolt.

/8
2 There are a sports training programmes
children can join.
3 any of the swimmers in the team have 4 Choose the correct option to complete the
won medals this year. sentences.
4 none of the people surveyed said they 1 It’s important to be on the goal / ball / eye at the
did sport on a regular basis. meeting or we will lose the sponsorship deal.
5 He has chance of making it into the 2 It’s very difficult to finish the project as the client
Olympic team if he doesn’t train harder. keeps moving the goalposts / balls / fields.
/5 3 We need to make sure that it’s a(n) equal / whole /
level playing field before we start negotiations or we
will have no chance of succeeding.
4 No one wanted to start the ball rolling / moving /
running until my boss stood up and highlighted the
problems we are facing.
5 You can’t take your hand / eye / foot off the ball for
even if a second if you want to succeed.
6 We didn’t win the match because one of our players
scored an equal / own / only goal.
7 Designing a new product has made it a whole new
ball sport / court / game.
/7
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How to be a world-class sportsperson
5 Choose the correct option to complete the A strong mental attitude is the one thing that will
sentences. differentiate those who win medals and those who
1 I think Roger Federer is the greatest / far better / do not. Even if someone is extremely talented at a
outstanding tennis player of all time. sport, without the right attitude, they may not be
2 Tiger Woods is a(n) far / extraordinary / unbelievable able to convert their talent into winning trophies.
better golfer than any other golfer in history. Experts all agree that a positive attitude should be
3 Michael Phelps is a far / truly / fantastic amazing the default setting of a high-achieving sportsperson.
swimmer. However, they should not pursue perfection, but
4 How extraordinary / What is extraordinary / excellence. After all, none of us is perfect.
Extraordinary about Phelps is the number of Olympic Another important element is to set realistic goals
medals he has won. in order to limit disappointment, but they should
5 Steve Redgrave is perhaps one of the best / most / be high enough to maintain motivation. Once
the goals are agreed upon, then a detailed plan
greatest amazing Olympians ever, winning five gold
for achieving them must be developed.
medals over a 20-year period.
Athletes often talk about visualising themselves
/5 winning or performing well at competitions
and this is a tool which is very useful, but the
visualisations need to be both detailed and
realistic if they are to be of any lasting benefit.
6 Read the text and select FIVE true statements. An athlete’s concentration must never wander
a An athlete’s attitude can be the difference during a competition. There are many distractions
between winning and losing.  at competitions and a successful sportsperson is
able to maintain or regain his focus at all times.
b Talent is the only thing you need to win medals. 
c Some specialists think a positive attitude These days, athletes do not only train hard
is essential.  physically, but also undergo extensive mental
training in order to reach their goals.
d Perfection should be the main aim of all
sportspeople. 
e Goals should not be so extreme that they are /5
impossible to achieve. 
f Every athlete needs to have a training plan Total: /400
before setting goals. 
g Being able to imagine oneself achieving
goals can be very helpful. 
h Visualisation techniques should be very
accurate and detailed. 
i Sportspeople should do daily exercises to
improve their concentration. 
j Both the mind and the body of an athlete
need to be trained. 
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