Take a guess! What is the sport?1) It seems clear that the English game originated in the sheep-rearing country of the Southeast; however, it is fair to say that the real power in the game has shifted from England to ex-colonies such as Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, etc. The sport is ________.2) The sport is played with an egg-shaped ball. It can be a dangerous game as players wear no protective clothing. The sport is ________.3) The sport has always been a popular choice with the working classes because of its symbiotic relationship with gambling. The sport is ________.4) Today, violence is still associated with the sport. Supporters of rival teams, sometimes clash before, during and after matches and occasionally run riot through the town and beating each other up. The sport is ________.
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Complete the following sentences with the proper words and expressions. Change the form if necessary. (填写相应的字母及后面单词的适当形式, 如:t. happiness)a. peculiarly b. popularity c. bruise d. originatee. adopt f. legend g. desirableh. division i. athletic j. surpassing1) Chinese food is becoming ______ among Americans.2) He has become a ______ in his own lifetime for his scientific discoveries.3) This style of cooking is ______ to the south-west of the country.4) Our school has ______ a new teaching method.5) The Industrial Revolution ______ from the invention of the steam engine.6) I must admit that I cannot do it; this task ______ my ability.7) ______ from all over the world took part in the Olympics.8) For this job, it is ______ that you know something about medicine.9) The river forms the ______ between the old and new parts of the city.
Match the sports with their grounds.
Which of the following items is NOT related to the cricket game?
A. wicket
B. bats
C. pitch
D. stick
It was the ________ of England who invented cricket, passing the time while their sheep grazed.