Answer Key

Choose the best explanation for the following phrases from the text.

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  1. "We'll let the lads do their talking on the pitch" means: [The Manchester manager thinks playing hard is more important than talking a lot.]
  2. "Underdog" means:  [No one expects Arsenal to win tonight.]
  3. "hotly-contested" means:  [The match will be very competitive and intense.]
  4. "he will face an extensive procedure" means: [Beckham's surgery will be very complicated.]
  5. "has bothered him on and off" means: [Beckham's injury has been a problem at different times during the season so far.]
Are the following statements about the reading true or false?

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1.   Beckham will have surgery on his knee sometime during the playoffs.That is incorrect. Correct is: Look in the text to find out.

2.   Arsenal is currently four points out of second place in the league.That is incorrect. Correct is: Look in the text to find out.

3.   Beckham is Manchester's only real scoring threat.That is incorrect. Correct is: Look in the text to find out.

4.   Tonight's match is at Manchester's home ground.That is incorrect. Correct is: Look in the text to find out.

5.   Manchester United won their first match against Arsenal this year.That is correct.