Close-up C1 Unit 11

I had a strange dream in which I ... up high into the air and began to fly! 

Successful bands with lots of fans hold their concerts at large ... such as sports stadiums.

The interview with Lionel Messi was ... on the field after the match had ended.

Sergey Bubka still ... the world record for the men’s pole vault, which he set in 1994.

The goalkeeper was terrible and I ... him for us losing the game.

Bob has found Gina’s goggles; he wants to know where... so he can return them to her.

Tim ... that he would help me with my training if I needed it.

He said he had broken the record... . 

Don’t give Jeremy any important duties; he’s irresponsible and will ... the ball.

He ... who had taken his helmet.

The reporter asked me ... after the loss.

Nobody expected Jimmy to ... the club’s best chess player, but he did and he beat him!

 I told him ... grip the tennis racket so tightly. 

He asked me ... closed the day before.

Arsenal ... to a good start with a goal in the first minute of the match.

I ... him that he should take up a sport.

It isn’t often that our coach ... a mistake.

She said Grandma was playing golf... .

I ... that I would never play so badly again.

He was curious to know how many medals... . 

Our team ... the opposition 100–42 and won the basketball championship.

He is fit because he swims 100 ... in the pool a day.

Only major networks can afford to ... major sports events like the Olympic Games.

When the fans in the stadium cheer and chant, it really ... a game to life.

Just as the golfer was about to swing his ... , a spectator coughed loudly and put him off.

The cyclist was found guilty of using performance enhancing substances and was ... from the sport for two years.

Max asked me ... my camping gear for the weekend.

The coach told us ... to training on Saturday

José ... the new player the team had bought

 In women’s tennis, a match consists of a maximum of three... .

Did you know that there are 18 ... on a golf course? 

To avoid muscle injury, you should ... before doing any physical activity.

He ... cricket before.

Tom ... he wanted to be a champion swimmer.

She wondered ... improve her game.

The tennis player had to ... the tournament due to a case of food poisoning.

I’m lucky to have Sam in my ... ; he always supports me and advises me well. 

The football... had such a strong Scottish accent that I couldn’t understand a word he was saying!

I’ve told her she can be a champion if she trains hard, so the ball’s in her ... now; let’s see what she does. 

 The commentator wondered why ... a red card.