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Nowadays, people who have any kind of disability also participate in
sports and most sport equipment is adapted to suit the needs of the disabled
person. This means sport is something that can be enjoyed no matter
the physical nature of the person. The Para-olympics takes place a week
after the main event and it is equally popular. Participation in sporting
activity is encouraged by doctors and schools. It is for this reason and
the competitive nature of individuals that sport remains a very popular
activity worldwide.

A. Complete the following sentences with these words.

career recreation unique impartial adapted

a. As a monitor, I must remain …………………. I should not
support one person more than another.
b. My plan is to pursue a ………….. in medicine.

c. The school ............... the classroom doorway to allow wheelchair
users' easy access.
d. We need a sports club in our school for …………………..

e. He is very different from all of us. He is the most ………. person
I've ever seen.
B. Choose the correct answer.

a. Which sport requires the use of a lot of equipment?

i. football ii. athletics iii. cricket iv. rugby

b. What sport is popular in the United Kingdom?
i. baseball ii. cricket iii. basketball

iv. athletics
c. What sport can last longer than a day in duration?

i. football ii. baseball iii. rugby iv. cricket
d. Which of the following information is stated in the first
paragraph?

i. time duration of the sports ii. inclusiveness in sports
iii. objectives of doing sports

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