Sheffield Football Club was founded one-hundred-and-fifty years ago, and is the oldest in the world. As part of its anniversary celebrations, the club

Sheffield Football Club was founded one-hundred-and-fifty years ago, and is the oldest in the world. As part of its
anniversary celebrations, the club has joined (26) ______ with the world’s largest express transportation company, FedEx
Express, in a charitable scheme known as Boots for Africa. The aim of the scheme is to send more than two thousand pairs
of used football boots to South Africa. The boots will be given to young people living in remote rural areas who are interested
in taking up the sport and setting up local teams. Sports organizations in Africa are giving their (27) ______ support to the
scheme which will help make the game more accessible to thousands of young people and could have a beneficial effect on
the country’s performance in future World Cup championships. People in Sheffield are, (28) ____, being asked to donate
any football boots, astro boots or football trainers of any size to the scheme. All the boots donated must be in good (29)
____, complete with laces and studs. Local businesses and schools who may be able to donate more than one pair of boots
can receive a special ‘group donation pack’. This pack contains posters and leaflets, which can be used to publicize the
scheme, plus collection bags to encourage people to (30) _____ a donation. The club’s website has further information
about the scheme.
Question 26: A. strengths B. hands C. forces D. powers
Question 27: A. popular B. full C. qualified D. limited
Question 28: A. although B. however C. therefore D. despite
Question 29: A. condition B. fitness C. form D. state
Question 30: A. do B. make C. put D. hand