U9 RUE Part 2
Reading and Use of English Part 2 Open cloze
For questions 1-8, read the text and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0).
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1. Question
SUPERSTITIONS IN SPORTS
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Athletes are often known (0) FOR their quirky pre-game rituals and superstitions. Many believe (1) routines can help them perform better. For example, some athletes wear a lucky item of clothing to add a safety net in (2) things go wrong during the game. They may blame it (3) luck if they miss a critical shot or make a costly mistake.
While some athletes rely on their superstitions, (4) know deep down that success comes from practice and skill. (5) , many still stick to their routines, no matter how unusual they may seem. A famous example is swimmer Michael Phelps, (6) always followed a precise pre-race routine, even though he probably knew deep down that it was his training that made the difference.
Some athletes even find themselves obsessing over unrelated details, like whether they remembered to turn the oven off (7) leaving home for a big competition. And when the pressure is on, some turn (8) superstitious rituals, hoping that luck will give them the edge they need.
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