新外研必修二Unit 3 On the moveUnderstanding ideasA Game for the WorldThese days, football is one of the most popular sports in the world. ________ (give)that Neil Armstrong wanted to take a football to the Moon, we could even say that it is also the most popular sport out of this world! The history of the game goes back over two thousand years _______ Ancient China. It was then known _______ cuju (kick ball), a game of using a ball of animal skins _______ hair inside. Goal s _______ (hang) in the air. Football as we know it today ________ (start) in Great Britain, _______ the game was given new rules.That football is such a simple game to play is perhaps the basis of its popularity. It is also a game that is very cheap _______ (play). You don’t need expensive equipment; even the ball doesn’t have to cost much money. All over the world you can see kids _______ (play) to their hearts’ content with a ball _______ (make) of plastic bags; just like Pelé did when he was a boy.Another factor behind football’s global popularity is the _______ (creative) and _______ (excite) on the field. It is fun enough _______ (attract) millions of people. You do not have to be a fan to recognize the skill of professional players — how they use their bodies to pass, score and defend can be _______ (amaze) to see — or to feel the excitement of a game _______ (end) with a surprising twist.What’s more, football _______ (bee) one of the best ways for people to municate: it does not require words, but everyone understands it. It breaks down walls and brings people together on and off the field. Take, for example, the famous football game _______ Christmas Day 1914. World War I _______ (break) out months before, _______ British and German soldiers put down their guns and played football together — one moment of peace to remember during years of conflict.“Some people believe football is _________ matter of life and death, ...” said Bill Shankly, the famous footballer and manager. “I can assure you it is much, much _______ (important) than that.” This might sound funny, _______ oneonly has to think about the Earth to realize that our planet is shaped like a football.新外研必修二Unit 3 Understanding ideas答案Given, wanted, to, as, with, were hung, started, where, to play, playing, made, creativity, excitement, to attract, amazing, ending, has bee, on, had broken, but, a, more important, but新外研必修二Unit 3 On the moveDeveloping ideasRunning into a Better LifeThis global site is a place for runners _______ (share) their stories about running. So, if you are a runner with a story to tell, get in touch — we’d love to hear from you!Li Yue, 16, BeijingI _______ (bear) with asthma and I never thought I’d be a runner! I only joined my local athletics club _______ my doctor told me that in my particular case exercise could improve how my lungs work. But before I knew it, I was taking part in local races. As my fitness and my running improved, I started running in national petitions. This year I won silver in the under 18’s 10,000 metres! And who knows, next year I could win gold! Sarah ,36, MontrealNot so long ago, I didn’t do any exercise — not even any ________ (jog)! Then I discovered _______ app called Running Power. It lists your performance against other runners in your social network. At first, I kept _______ (run) just to see my name in the top five. Soon, I found that I was not alone — I came across other runners in the same area running _______the same purpose! Now I no longer use the app, _______ I’ve fallen in love _______ running, and still do it with my running friends.David, 52, New YorkAs a puter engineer, there’s always a new challenge just around the corner! It can be quite _______ (stress) at times, though, _______ in turn makes me feel anxious. To help deal _______ this, I go running as often as I _______ (possible) can. Whether I’m at the gym _______ on the road, my nervous energy pushes me through mile one. By mile two, the tension has moved from my mind to my legs. By the end of the run, all my stress _______ (disappear) and I’m ready to face the next day at work!Grace, 25, ManchesterThis year I entered the Great Gorilla Run in London. This is a programme run by The Gorilla Organization _______ (raise) money to save the world’s last remaining gorillas from _______ (die) out. Each runner receives a gorilla suit and off they go! It’s a bit hot and ________ (sweat) inside the suit, and my legs ache, but it’s a lot of fun. The funniest moment was _______ someone watching the race offered me a banana — a real treat for a running gorilla! I had a great day out in London, as well as helping to save gorillas!新外研必修二Unit 3 Developing ideas答案to share, was born, because / for, jogging, an, running, for, but, with, stressful, which, with, possibly, or, has disappeared, to raise, dying, sweaty, when。
