Sport.

You will hear twice an interview with the author of books about sports. For the following questions choose the answer that fits best according to what you hear.

In his latest book, Robert Bryce wanted to focus on

The presenter suggests that

Robert says that in the future, amateur sports

What is Robert’s prediction about the future of professional sports?

What does Robert focus on in the interview?

Complete the sentences with the correct prepositions.

The coach had to give a motivational talk to his players _____ half time.

The spectators were ecstatic _____ the first home win this season.

Halfway through the autumn round, our team is already building _____ a lead over the other major clubs.

He scored a beautiful goal _____ a free kick.

The lucky winner took $50,000 home _____ prize money.

The favourite was _____ top form and won the tournament easily.

The fierce competition for places in the class football team caused a lot of _________among the boys.

As soon as we started playing, I was _________ by his excellent skills. I realised I had no chance of beating him.

I wasn’t very _________ doing a bungee jump, but my friends persuaded me to give it a go.

I have a strong __________ that she’ll win the tournament.

The fencing match was really ___________, but she managed to win in the end.

I hadn’t done hang-gliding before but I was _________ to try it.