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Unit 3

Sports

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Euro 2020 Notes PDF

Exercise Notes

Working with words

A. Many English words are from other languages, such as redemption in the news
above comes from the Latin word redimere, a combination of re(d)-, meaning
“back,” and emere, meaning “buy.” Now, find out the origin and the meaning of the
following words from the text.

Word Origin Meaning

Penalty Old French penalite and from "pertaining to punishment"

Medieval Latin penalitatem

major from Latin maior (earlier "greater, more important or effective,

*magios) leading, principal

stadium Latin form of the Greek word " a track for a foot race or chariot race.
stadion

trophy from Old French trophée a spoil or prize of war,"

defender Anglo-French from Old French one who protects from injury a
defendeor champion

anthem Old English ontemn, antefn "a composition (in prose or verse)
sung in alternate parts,"

dejection from Latin deiectionem "to cast down,"

jubilant Latin iubilantem "to shout for joy,"

record Latin recordari re- ("back, again") + cor ("heart; mind")

suave from Old French sauvé 'saved'

podium from greece podion Little Foot

tournament Old French torneiement ‘take part in a tourney’

reminiscent from Latin reminiscentem "pertaining to or characterized by

(nominative reminiscens) reminiscence,"

incredible from Latin incredibilis, from in- ‘not’ + credibilis

savor Old French savor "flavor, taste; sauce, seasoning

B. Consult a dictionary and define the following terms related to cricket.

Example: wicket: two sets of three sticks standing in the ground with pieces of wood
lying

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stump = stumps are the three vertical posts that support the bails and form the
wicket.

crease = ping crease is a line that runs horizontally across a cricket pitch,

boundary = the perimeter of a playing field

sixer = a hit for six runs.

googly = , a googly refers to a type of delivery bowled by a right-arm leg spin

bowler.

leg-bye = a run scored by the batting team if the batsman has not hit the ball with
their bat, but the ball has hit the batsman's body or protective gear.

wicket = one of the two sets of three stumps and two bails at either end of the
pitch

maiden = any over that is bowled by the bowler that results in zero runs being
added to the batting teams run total

pitch = field of playing cricket

power-play = the fielding restrictions in limited overs cricket .

no-ball = no-ball is an illegal delivery to a batsman.

yorker = a ball bowled which hits the cricket pitch around the batsman's feet.

C. Pronunciation

Divide the following words into two groups in accordance with their pronunciation
/aɪ/ and /eɪ/.

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/ai/ ➡ fine, shine, bright, might, five, why, sight, white, by,

/ei/ ➡ rein, rail, sleigh, break, freight, eight, game, claim, friend, gait, hail, frame

Comprehension

A. State whether the following sentences are True or False or Not Given.

a. England was the champion of 1996 World Cup Football. = False

b. Italy bagged its first Euro Cup trophy in the Euro Cup 2020. = False

c. The English team has won more trophies in International Football than Italy. =
False

d. According to the captain of the English team, the pain of losing a match has
lasting effects. = True

e. The Italian team was playing in their home ground. = False

f. The goalkeeper of the Italian team had performed better than any other players
in the match. = Not given

B. Answer the following questions.

a. Why does the reporter say that England is waiting to heal its half-century long
pain?

= The last time England had ever won a Euro World Cup match was in 1966 AD.
Here, Pain means the painful feeling caused because of losing many matches.
That's why the reporter says that England is waiting to heal its half-century long
pain.

b. How did the Italian players react as soon as they became the champions?

= Jubilant Italy players started shouting at the TV saying "It's coming Rome" `It's
coming Rome". which was the capital of Italy. It was actually a mock of the anthem
of the England Football Team which meant football coming home.

c. Why did Saka and Sancho cry?

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= Saka and Sancho cried because their team lost on penalties. Both players missed
their spot kicks during the shootout as Gianluigi Donnarumma's save from Saka's
shot helped in the victory for Italy.

d. Penalty shoot-out has long been a bitter experience for the English team. Why?

= England has lost the matches frequently due to the miss in penalty shootout,
that’s why penalty shoot-out has long been a bitter experience for the English
team. In Euro 2020, Bukayo Saka, England's youngest players, missed the penalty
that handed Italy the championship and denied England its first international
victory since 1966 in Euro Cup 2020. England team penalty kickers Marcus Rashford
and Jared Sancho also have failed to convert their shootout to the victory in the
past. Such a condition had happened for the third consecutive time.

e. State the contribution of Roberto Mancini to Italian football.

= Roberto Mancini led the Italian national football team to unparalleled success.
He was the driving force behind the Italian team's rise from the depths of despair
to the pinnacle of the sport. He has turned Italy into a professional football team
that still adheres to the country's traditional defense principles by using Italian
players from the start, encouraging confidence in the national squad, and
enduring a cultural reset.

Only four years ago, Italy's football history was shattered as it failed to qualify for
the World Cup for the first time in 60 years. Now, they're the greatest team in
Europe, and Roberto Mancini has led them to a 34-game winning streak, a national
record. To win Euro Cup 2020, Mancini instills tremendous confidence in the Italian
football squad. At these Euros, 25 of the 26-man team have played on the field at
any point.

f. How does the Euro Cup final 2020 remind the audiences of the 2018 World Cup
semifinals? How?

= When Italian players face English players in the Euro Cup final 2020, they use the
same strategy that English players used when they faced Croatians in the 2018
World Cup Semifinals. In the 2018 World Cup semifinals, England scored early
against Croatia and then spent the rest of the game chasing its opponent's
midfield until succumbing in extra time due to a recent Croatian goal. So, the Euro
2020 Match also reminds the audiences of the 2018 World Cup semifinals.

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Critical thinking

a. "Every match is a new opportunity. Put its failure behind you and start over
again." Does this apply to the Italian football team when we analyse their
performance from their failure to qualify for the World Cup Football to their
victory in the European Championship in these four years?

= Italy is constantly improving and investing more in the enhancement of its

football team. Though they had faced many challenges, digested many defeats, we
can say that they are constantly improving themselves and now the football
culture in Italy is second to none.

The Italian football team pushed on with specific goals in mind, erasing any
lingering differences. Within the past four years, this team seemed optimistic. The
team's players and coach kept up their efforts to win the championship trophy.
They understand the importance of player development.

Many losses have befallen the Italian football squad in the last few years. The
coach Roberto Mancini was the driving force behind this team's triumph. He
provided excellent leadership throughout the course of those four years. They
were all masters in management, strategic planning, and physical treatment. They
were successful in the upper divisions of the national football leagues because of
their dedication and sense of camaraderie. Most of their national matches went
their way, and they even qualified for the World Cup. The members of this squad
were all top-notch professionals.

The strategy of this team was continuously evolving. It was a long and difficult
journey for the whole team to reach their goal of becoming champions. They
continued on their path full of energy and passion, free of any sense of regret. For
them, every game was a chance to try something new. After each battle, they
honed their skills and tactics.

b. When a team plays in a home ground, it gets a huge support from the audience
in the stadium. Does this support them to win the match or the players may feel
pressure to win and thus lose? What do you think?

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Yes, the players benefit much from this. Players like the opportunity to compete in
front of their own fans, who provide constant encouragement and motivation
throughout the game. On the field, the audience's encouragement of the team
members means a great deal to them. The games take place in a more intimate
setting, with a more supporting crowd. However, the players may also encounter
unexpected outcomes in the course of the games.

There is no way to predict the outcome of a game. Players may even feel pressured
to play their home games in front of their adoring fans. Because they don't want to
disappoint their fans, players avoid losing in front of them. They are anxious about
the outcome of the match. In their home stadium, they have a lot of pressure to
win against their rivals. When they first begin to play, they make a lot of blunders
because they are scared. As a result, they lose games and are criticized by both
their supporters and the media.

Writing

A. Correct the punctuation marks of the following text.

A lot of people try to get away from home for a few days each year for a holiday. There are
lots of things to choose from, and where you go depends on how much money you've got to
spend. Ideas for holidays include relaxing on a beach, exploring cities, and skiing. One man
wanted to go to Australia but thought he'd never have enough money to get there. He'd go to
his brother’s caravan at the seaside instead. A young woman wanted to go clubbing in Ibiza
as she'd heard it was a lot of fun.

B. Write a news story based on the given information.

Argentina beats Brazil in the COPA America Cup.

By Reuters

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July 10th, Rio de Janeiro: Argentina's first major championship in 28 years is

secured on Saturday because of Angel Di Maria's goal which gave them a 1-0
victory against Brazil. The 15th Copa America title is now in Argentina's hands.

Lionel Messi's first medal in an Argentina shirt after more than a decade of club
and individual awards was a remarkable incident in the match. On his maiden
appearance in the Copa, Di Maria opened the scoring when he came on as a
substitute in the second half.

After the goal, Brazil's players were put under even more strain. After the first half,
the second half of the game seemed to be rather exciting. However, despite Brazil
fielding a five-man forward line in the second half and playing aggressively against
Argentina's De Paul-covered defense, they were unable to score a goal.

From the beginning to the end, it seemed as though Brazil had no other
alternatives. Argentina used skills to defeat Brazil.

C. We can see many countries competing to host the great international sport
events like the World Cup Football. But, there are arguments that hosting an event
like World Cup Football can have more problems than benefits. What do you think?
Write your arguments in favour or against hosting an international sport event in
about 500 words.

= Every coin has two sides. We can argue in both verses. Organizing Games has
many advantages.

Sports events have a significant impact on infrastructure development in the host

cities. This includes improvements to transportation systems and accommodation
facilities; swimming pools; communication systems; new sports stadiums; and
more.

Because of ticket sales and other income sources like broadcast rights, the host
country obtains millions of dollars. Tourists are encouraged to visit the host
country, which generates more foreign currency. Consequently, the worldwide
prestige of the host country improves and rises as a consequence of this.

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In addition to boosting tourism, these events provide locals with employment

opportunities. Encouragement from home supporters helps the players to do well
in football matches as well.

With this in mind, there are several negatives to hosting a large event. The
customary routines of the locals are thrown off. People may be forced to abandon
their houses if the government seizes their land for the event. If the locals are
against the event, the host country may have to pay a lot of money to host it. It
might even affect the culture and also bring environmental pollution.

Grammar

Countable = few

Unountable = little

Countable = few bhanda thorai badhi testo bela a few use garnus

B. Complete the following sentences with much, many, few or little.

a. He is an introvert. He has got very few friends.

b. I am busy preparing for my examinations. I have very little time to give to you.

c. The entire winter season was dry this year. We had little rain.

d. Our town has almost been modernized. There are few old buildings left.

e. You can come today. I haven’t got much to do.

f. The party was crowded. There were too many people.

g. How many photographs did you take while you were in Switzerland?

h. There was little traffic so I came in time.

i. Can I borrow a few books from you?

j. Mohan can’t be a good teacher. He has little patience.

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2,3 Things = Use Each

More than 3 Things, use every

Each = Object, people, things

Every = Group of People/time

C. Put each or every in the following sentences.

a. The party split into three factions, each faction headed by a former prime
minister.

b. Leap years occur every four years.

c. Every parent worries about their children.

d. We had a great time in Singapore. We enjoyed every minute of our time.

e. I could catch the main idea of his speech but I didn’t understand each of his
words.

f. In Nepal, every motorcycle rider should wear a helmet.

g. You must read each of these books for the exam.

D. Rewrite the following sentences using all of, most of, none of, both of or some
of.

a. Your garden is superb. All of the flowers are beautiful.

b. Do you know Bharat and Kamal? Of course, both of them are my friends.

c. I bought a box of apples thinking it would be cheaper but I was mistaken most
of them were rotten.

d. When I was in the town, I asked some people for directions but none of them
were able to help me. I had to call my friend.

e. We all were soaked in the rain because none of us had carried an umbrella.

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f. My father is healthy in his seventies but he feels isolated because most of his
friends are dead now.

g. All of the tourists are not Chinese, some of them are Korean too.

E. Choose the best word from the brackets to complete the sentences.

a. Give me the money I owe you. (which/the/a/an)

b. I want a boat which would take me to the island. (the/an/those/a)

c. Could you pour me some water, please? (many/few/these/some)

d. d. Only a few employees know how important the project was. (a few/a
little/little/few)

e. He was looking for an umbrella. (an/a/those/these)

f. A large amount of water was evaporated due to excessive heat. (A large number
of/ A lot of/ A large amount of/Many)

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