English Worksheet

intermediate level

Complete the text using past tense passive:

Jules Rimet Trophy

The original prize for winning the World Cup (call) _______________
initially the “World Cup”, but in 1946 it (rename) _______________
the “Jules Rimet Trophy” to honour the FIFA President Jules Rimet.
The World Cup (design) _______________ by Abel Lafleur. It was 35 cm
high and weighed approximately 3.8 kg. It (make) _______________ of sterling
silver and (plate) _______________ with gold. The statue was in the shape of
an octagonal cup, which (support) _______________ by a winged figure of Nike.
A blue base (make) _______________ of semi-precious stone, lapis lazuli.
There was a gold plate on each of four sides of the base, on which
(engrave) _______________ the name of the trophy as well as the names of
the nine winners between 1930 and 1970.
The trophy had a perilous history. During World War II
it (hide) _______________ by the Italian Vice-President of FIFA,
Ottorino Barassi.
In 1966, before the World Cup Final in England the trophy
(steal) _______________ and (find)_______________ a week later buried
under a tree, by a dog Pickles. Only then a replica
(manufacture) _______________ for use in post-match celebrations.
The replica (sell) _______________ at an auction in 1997.
In 1970 the Brazilian team won the trophy for the third time and earned
the right to keep it. However, in 1983 in Rio de Janeiro World Cup Trophy
(steal) _______________ again and probably (melt) _______________ down
by the thieves.

The fragments below have been removed from the original text.
Complete the text with these phrases:

who initiated the competition

the ancient goddess of victory
who kept it in a shoe-box under his bed
during a public exhibition
for £254,500
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Jules Rimet Trophy

The original prize for winning the World Cup was called initially the “World
Cup”, but in 1946 it was renamed the “Jules Rimet Trophy” to honour the FIFA
President Jules Rimet who initiated the competition.
The World Cup was designed by Abel Lafleur. It was 35 cm high and weighed
approximately 3.8 kg. It was made of sterling silver and was plated with gold. The
statue was in the shape of an octagonal cup, which was supported by a winged
figure of Nike, the ancient goddess of victory. A blue base was made of semi-
precious stone, lapis lazuli. There was a gold plate on each of four sides of the
base, on which were engraved the name of the trophy as well as the names of the
nine winners between 1930 and 1970.
The trophy had a perilous history. During World War II it was hidden by the
Italian Vice-President of FIFA, Ottorino Barassi, who kept it in a shoe-box under
his bed.
In 1966, before the World Cup Final in England the trophy was stolen during
a public exhibition and was found a week later buried under a tree, by a dog Pickles.
Only then a replica was manufactured for use in post-match celebrations. The
replica was sold at an auction in 1997 for £254,500.
In 1970 the Brazilian team won the trophy for the third time and earned the
right to keep it. However, in 1983 in Rio de Janeiro World Cup Trophy was stolen
again and probably was melted down by the thieves.
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FIFA World Cup Trophy

Having the text about Jules Rimet Trophy as an example, try to write a story
about the new FIFA World Cup trophy:

name: FIFA World Cup Trophy

design: Silvio Gazzaniga, Italy
first presented: 1974 World Cup
height: 36.5 cm
weight: 6175 grammes
look: material: 18 carat solid gold
shape: two human figures holding up the Earth
base: two layers of malachite
winners: the year and the name of the winning country in English in the bottom
side; so far 8 winners.
regulations: cannot be won outright; on loan for 4 years; replica to keep.