Englisch BHS, Maturatraining mit Audio-CD

45 Listening Footballer You are going to listen to a recording about a former footballer. First you will have 45 seconds to study the task below, then you will hear the recording twice. While listening, choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) for questions 1–8. Put a cross ( ) in the correct box. The first one (0) has been done for you. After the second listening, you will have 45 seconds to check your answers. 04 CD 04 0 The football match on January 23 rd was important for Cambridge fans because A their opponents were in the top division. B both teams were in the Premier League. C it was the first match of the season. D they had lost several games previously. 1 Maiorana had to leave the Cambridge United Junior team when A he reached the upper age limit. B his father asked him to join the family business. C he was told he didn’t have the build for a footballer. D he had an offer from a better local team. 2 What made Maiorana think the call from Manchester United was a joke? A The club contacted him at the weekend. B It was not long since the scout had seen him. C He was expected for training at such short notice. D He’d only played half a season with Histon. 3 When he started playing in the first team Maiorana felt A intimidated by his famous teammates. B homesick for his old club. C nervous about appearing on television. D unprepared for the large crowds. 4 The press said that Maiorana A had a great future. B could be a media star. C should play for England. D was the best player ever. 5 After his knee operation, Maiorana A gave up hope of doing any sport again. B knew he was too old to recover completely. C took up a completely new profession. D attempted to resume his playing career. 6 Maiorana dealt with his new situation by A getting support from former colleagues. B trying to avoid any contact with football. C helping young players where he lived. D immersing himself in his upholstery work. 7 Maiorana no longer felt regretful about the past once A he met his wife and got married. B his second child was born. C he got in touch with old friends on social media. D he realised he could be proud of his achievements. 8 Maiorana didn’t attend the big match in Cambridge because he A had given his ticket to his son. B didn’t want to see Cambridge beaten. C wanted to let regular fans have the opportunity. D thought it would waken old memories. Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv