The football world cup (1) …………… always watched by millions of people around the world and there are inevitably events that both excite and shock us. however, in every match, whether it’s at international or local level, there are always questions and disagreements (2) …………… decisions (3) …………… have been made by the referee on the (4) ……………. at several world cups over the last few years these disagreements have become very public indeed. people around the world saw (5) …………… that clearly went into the net be disallowed because there was no technology in place near the goal line to check. in other sports, such as tennis and cricket, special cameras are regularly (6) …………… to detect whether a ball has crossed a line or not, particularly in top competitions. for many years the use of this type of technology has been refused by those powerful people who control the game of football internationally. there are many companies (7) …………… have invented ways of determining whether a goal has actually been scored. one company has invented a (8) …………… to plant inside the football itself, and others focus on technology which is related to filming from different angles. but one thing is certain – technology will soon be playing its part in top football events. 1 a is b been c are d has 2 a about b against c for d around 3 a who b – c that d where 4 a court b pitch c field d track 5 a rackets b goals c points d players 6 a use b using c useful d used 7 a whose b which c – d what 8 a software b scientific c gadget d mouse
1. A is
2. A about
3. C that
4. B pitch
5. B goals
6. D used
7. B which
8. C gadget