UNIT 8 A sporting chance Grammar OF Inversion with so and such. Complete the sentences, starting with the words given. 1 Iewas so hor, the competitors had to stop for frequent drinks. Such Cc soonnnnnen the Competitors had to stop for frequent drinks 2 Conditions change so quickly in the Arctic that it is easy 1 yet lost. So . it is easy to get lost. 3. His injuries were so severe he had to be hospitalized immediately. Such .. hospitalized immediately. he had to be 4. She had such a fear of water she couldn’t even bring herself to paddle. So sotaernnseennsese SHE COUKENT EVER bring herself to paddle, 5. The peak was so shrouded in mist that the climbers could barely make it out. $0 ssn os the climbers could barely make it out, 6 Ir was such a had storm that many of the yachts capsized. many of the yachts 7 He swam go far that he was exhausted So far he was exhausted, 8 Her equipment was so heavy that she could barely stand. Such was barely stand. she could 9 Ie-was a tough competition so not many participants finished the course. 80 on sesnsnne NOL MARY Participants finished the course. 10 So many people entered for the race that the organizers had to increase the number of heats. Such the organtzers had to increase the number of heats EH UNITS Should my friends suggest a so risky venture again, | wauld think twice hefare accepting Such a feeling of freedom the man got from paragliding, he decided to take it up in earnest. If we had realized that it was so dangerons, we would never have gone white-water rafting, Were | to enter such event again, I would spend far longer training for it. Such a stirring team talk he gave that the players were all determined to win when they took the field. Such & lor of money had to be spent on the sailing venture that they had to take out bank loans to cover their expenses. inversion. Circle the correct answer, a or b. On no account ... such illegal substances before competing in an event. a. you should take b. should you take Hardly ... for the race. ‘a. anyone entered b. did anyone enter Under no circumetances the coneet equipinent a. you should go b. should you go rock climbing without Unless .. sponsors, they will not have enough funds to complete the project. a. they can find b. can they find So exhausted ... after his exertions he had to be carried from the racetrack by his friends. a. hie was, b. was he Little .. what would happen when we ser aut for @ day's parachuting a. we realized bi. did we realize1 With a groan, the man swerved/whirled/heaved the heavy equipment along the ground, 2. The player grasped/touched/handed the bat firmly as hhe made his way to the wicket. 3. The kite rose on the air current and then surged/ovoopedthrew down wails the yivund. 4° ‘The skier Aurtled/dameled/trundled down the slope at breakneck speed. 5. The skater lifted his partner off the ice and plummeted /paddled/whirled her round and round, 6 The sunlight splashed flashed/spun on the bright ‘metal ot his skis. 7 The cyclist swerved/bent/snapped to avoid something Iving on the track. 8 He Aummed/snapped/strained a muscle and had to withdraw from the contest. ©] Phrasal verbs. rill the gaps with a phrasal verb from the box in the correct form. You will need to use two of the verbs twice. take in take off take on take to take up take over 1 When my father retires, he plans to - golf, 2 Iwas completely . by the salesman and, ended up with a lot of sports equipment that | ‘couldu’t really afford. 3. My brother loves skiing bur I didn’t all when Thad a go. 4 Tes «Jot of responsibility 1n agreeing 10 manage the football team. itat 5 She had the idea of opening a new beauty salon and the business has really © Since she started ballet, it has just about her life, 7 Lread the shocking news but I still haven't managed to it 8 They've renovated the old stadium and it a new lease of li eg unite "UB! Semantic precision. Choose the correct word to fill the gaps. 1 This is an important match because tere isa lot at. a. range b. stake 2 Our boat started to let in water and we had to out. a leak b. bail 3. The manager gave the players some very «. advice and their perfurmauce improved by leaps and bounds. a, sound b. frail 4 When we heard that the sponsors had pulled out, we all ... round to help. a. relayed b. rallied 5 My trainer .. over backwards to get me fit for the event. a. bent b. bowed 6 Isometimes ... myself wishing I had taken up football as a protession. a. grab b. catch 7 The news of the mountaineer's success ... this morning. a. broke b. spilt [4 Prepositions. Fill the gaps with one of the Prepositions from the box. You will need to use one reposition twice. between in for of on to up 1 He has found out that he is eligible escon sports grant. 2. The government has placed @ ban cigarette advertising at sports events. 3. This type of sport could be a danger children, 4° ‘The manager has signed ... wn @ New coach, ‘There could be some correlation .. the injuries suffered by footballers and the type of boots they wear. 6 Tome, playing a game of hockey feels equivalent commun FuBning a marathon, 7 Nobody wants these drugs t0 end Up swoon the wrong hands. 8 Many people are ignorant « the dangers of exercising t00 vigorously if we are unfit.