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Euro 2020

Before you read

a. What does UEFA stand for?
b. How many teams competed in Euro Cup 2020?

c. Which is your favourite team? Why?

Italy wins Euro 2020, beats England in penalty shoot-out

By Associated Press

LONDON, July 12: Italian soccer’s redemption story is complete.

England’s painful half-century wait for a major title goes on. And it

just had to be because of a penalty shootout.

Italy won the European Championship for the second time by

beating England 3-2 on penalties on Sunday. The match finished

1-1 after extra time at Wembley Stadium, which was filled mostly

with English fans hoping to celebrate the team’s first international

trophy since the 1966 World Cup.

“It’s coming to Rome. It’s coming to Rome,” Italy defender Leonardo

Bonucci shouted into a TV camera amid the celebrations, mocking the famous lyric “it’s

coming home”

from the England team’s anthem.

For England, it was utter dejection again — they know the feeling so well when it

comes to penalties — after Gianluigi Donnarumma, Italy’s imposing goalkeeper, dived

to his left and saved the decisive spot kick by 19-year-old Londoner Bukayo Saka, one

of the youngest players in England’s squad.

That was England’s third straight failure from the penalty spot in the shootout, with

Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho — players brought on late in extra time seemingly

as specialist penalty-takers — also missing.

As Saka and Sancho cried, Donnarumma was mobbed by his teammates as they

sprinted toward him from the halfway line at the end of the second penalty shootout in

a European Championship final.

Then Italy’s jubilant players headed to the other end of the field and ran as one, diving

to the ground in front of the Italian fans who have witnessed a rebirth of their national

team.

It was less than four years ago that Italy plunged to the lowest moment of its soccer

history by failing to qualify for the World Cup for the first time in six decades. Now,

they are the best team in Europe and on a national-record 34-match unbeaten run under

Roberto Mancini, their suave coach who has won an international trophy in his first

attempt to add to the country’s other European title — in 1968 — and its four World

Cups.

Mancini joined his players on the podium as Italy captain Giorgio Chiellini lifted the

Henri Delaunay trophy to the backdrop of fireworks and tickertape.

“It was impossible even to just consider this at one stage,” Mancini said, “but the guys

were just amazing. I have no words for them.”

For England, it’s the latest heartache in shootouts at major tournaments, after defeats

in 1990, 1996, 1998, 2004, 2006 and 2012. They ended that losing streak by beating

Colombia on penalties in the round of 16 at the 2018 World Cup, but the pain has

quickly returned.

“The boys couldn’t have given more,” England captain Harry Kane said. “Penalties

are the worst feeling in the world when you lose. It’s been a fantastic tournament — we

should be proud, hold our heads up high. It’s going to hurt now; it’s going to hurt for

a while.”

England’s first major final in 55 years had all started so well, too, with Luke Shaw

scoring the fastest goal in a European Championship final by meeting a cross from

opposite wing back Kieran Trippier with a half-volley that went in off the post in the

second minute.

It was Shaw’s first goal for England and it prompted a fist-pump between David English: Grade 12 19

Beckham and Tom Cruise in the VIP box amid an explosion of joy around Wembley,

which had at least 67,000 fans inside. Maybe more, given dozens of ticketless England

fans managed to barge their way past stewards and police and into the stadium in

unsettling scenes before kickoff.

That was the only time Italy’s famously robust defense was really opened up in the

entire 120 minutes.

Indeed, after Shaw’s goal, England barely saw the ball for the rest of the game.

Italy’s midfielders dominated possession, as widely predicted before the match, and

England simply resorted to dropping deep and getting nine or even all 10 outfield

players behind the ball. It was reminiscent of the 2018 World Cup semifinals, when

England also scored early against Croatia then spent most of the game chasing its

opponent’s midfield before losing in extra time.

Italy’s equalizer was merited and Bonucci was the unlikely scorer. He put the ball in

from close range after a right-wing corner was flicked on to Marco Verratti, whose

stooping header was tipped onto the post by goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.

England managed to hold on for extra time — the way three of the last six European

finals went — and actually had the better of the final stages.

Just not the shootout, again.

After the misses of Rashford — he stuttered up to the ball and then hit the post — and

Sancho, whose shot was saved by Donnarumma again down to his left, Jorginho had

the chance to win it for Italy.

Incredibly, the midfielder who converted the decisive penalty in a shootout win over

Spain in the semifinals also failed to score as Pickford tipped the effort off the post.

It was Donnarumma who then made the crucial saves and within minutes he had also

been named player of the tournament, the first goalkeeper to be so honored.

So instead of coming home, the trophy is headed to Rome.

“We’d heard it day in, day out from Wednesday night — we heard it would be coming

home to London,” Bonucci said. “I’m sorry for them, but the cup will be taking a nice

flight, making its way to Rome so Italians all over the world can savor this.”

Working with words

A. Many English words are from other languages, such as redemption in the

news above comes from the Latin word redimere, a combination of re(d)-,

meaning “back,” and emere, meaning “buy.”

Now, find out the origin and the meaning of the following words from the text.

penalty major stadium trophy defender

anthem dejection jubilant record suave

podium tournament reminiscent incredible savor

B. Consult a dictionary and define the following terms related to cricket.

Example:

wicket: two sets of three sticks standing in the ground with pieces of wood lying

stump crease boundary sixer googly leg-bye

wicket maiden pitch power-play no-ball yorker

C. Pronunciation

Divide the following words into two groups in accordance with their

pronunciation /aɪ/ and /eɪ/.

fine, shine, rein, rail, why, sleigh, height, bright, might, snail, break, fake, five,

freight, eight, game, claim, friend, sight, white, gait, by, hail, frame

Comprehension

A. State whether the following sentences are True or False or Not Given.

a. England was the champion of 1996 World Cup Football.

b. Italy bagged its first Euro Cup trophy in the Euro Cup 2020.

c. The English team has won more trophies in International Football than

Italy.

d. According to the captain of the English team, the pain of losing a match

has lasting effects.

e. The Italian team was playing in their home ground.

f. The goalkeeper of the Italian team had performed the best than any other

players in the match.

B. Answer the following questions.

a. Why does the reporter say that England is waiting to heal its half-century

long pain?

b. How did the Italian players react as soon as they became the champions?

c. Why did Saka and Sancho cry?

d. Penalty shoot-out has long been a bitter experience for the English team.

Why?

e. State the contribution of Roberto Mancini to the Italian football.

f. How does the Euro Cup final 2020 remind the audiences of the 2018 World

Cup semifinals? How?

Critical thinking

a. “Every match is a new opportunity. Put its failure behind and start over again.”

Does this apply to the Italian football team when we analyse their performance

from their failure to qualify for the World Cup Football to their victory in the

European Championship in these four years?

Back in 2018, Italy plunged to the lowest moment of its soccer history by failing to qualify for the World Cup for the first time in six decades. It was shocking for Italy – a four-time World Champion – to not qualify for the one tournament that has bound their country’s legacy as one of the elites in world football. Now, they are the best team in Europe and on a national-record 34-match unbeaten run under Roberto Mancini, their suave coach who has won an international trophy in his first attempt to add to the country’s other European title in 1968.

Despite the failure at the 2018 world cup, Italy did not lose hope. Rather they started to focus on improving and enhancing players and managing the team. Roberto Mancini, took his step forward when he picked youths, energetic soccer players and started to build them for the national team. Italy’s transformation under Mancini in the last three years has been extraordinary. And they were made to fight all the way against Spain, taking the lead through Federico Chiesa’s brilliant goal but being pegged back as Alvaro Morata’s equaliser made it 1-1 and forced extra time before the Azzurri prevailed 4-2 on penalties. The players wanted to play a brand of football that people enjoyed and thus far they have managed to do exactly that.

The Italian team were more focused on defensive football. Mancini used to say ’I love to win with 1-0 ’. The belief of the coach and the encouragement he gave to his players help Italy to stand out and lift the trophy of Euro Cup 2021.

Failure is an approach to learn, where Italy learnt their mistake of weak team management and player development. They progressively brought changes on their team ensuring every player in their team give their best on the field.

b. When a team plays in a home ground, it gets a huge support from the audience

in the stadium. Does this support them to win the match or the players may feel

pressure to win and thus lose? What do you think?

WRITING

A. The following passage does not have any punctuation marks. Punctuate it

with appropriate punctuation marks.

a lot of people try to get away from home for a few days each year for a holiday

there are lots of things to choose from and where you go depends on how much

money you have got to spend ideas for holidays include relaxing on a beach

exploring cities and skiing one man wanted to go to australia but thought hed

never have enough money to get there he will go to his brothers caravan at the

seaside instead a young woman wanted to go clubbing in Ibiza as shed heard

its a lot of fun

Ans.. A lot of people try to get away from home for a few days each year for a holiday. There are lots of things to choose from, and where you go depends on how much money you’ve got to spend. Ideas for holidays include relaxing on a beach, exploring cities and skiing. One man wanted to go to Australia but thought he’d never have enough money to get there. He’d go to his brother’s caravan at the seaside instead. A young woman wanted to go clubbing in Ibiza as she’d heard it was a lot of fun.

B. Write a news story based on the given information.

Argentina beat Brazil to win Copa America

by Reuters

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 10

first major title in 28 years

first medal for Lionel Messi in a blue-and-white shirt

Di Maria goal gave them a 1-0 win over Brazil

15th Copa America equal to Brazil

Brazil piled on the pressure but they could not get an equaliser

Brazil – more aggressive in the second half

Argentine defence – outstanding

Argentina won their first major title in 28 years and Lionel Messi finally won his first medal in a blue-and-white shirt when an Angel Di Maria goal gave them a 1-0 win over Brazil and a record-equalling 15th Copa America. Di Maria, starting for just the second time in the Copa, justified his selection by scoring the opener midway through the first half. Brazil piled on the pressure in an exciting second half but even with five strikers on the field, they could not get an equaliser against an Argentine defence protected by the outstanding Rodrigo De Paul. In the second half, Brazil fired their aggressive attack but the defence of Argentina became their obstacle. Argentina was playing defensively and tending to lift the trophy.

C. We can see many countries competing to host the great international sport events like the World Cup Football. But, there are arguments that hosting an event like World Cup Football can have more problems than benefits. What do you think? Write your arguments in favour or against hosting an international sport event in about 500 words.

Grammar

Determiners and quantifiers

A. Observe the following examples.

a. People have unethical justifications for all their actions.

b. Americans throw away around 2.5 million plastic bottles every hour.

c. Around 2 billion litres of human and industrial wastes are dumped into it

each day.

d. All of these create the illusion of complete pleasure at our fingertips, with

none of the hassles of pain.

e. If a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the whole ocean does not become

dirty.

B. Complete the following sentences with much, many, few or little.

a. He is an introvert. He has got very………….friends.

b. I am busy in preparing my examinations. I have very………..time to give

to you.

c. The entire winter season was dry this year. We had ………….rain.

d. Our town has almost been modernized. There are…… old buildings left.

e. You can come today. I haven’t got ……………to do.

f. The party was crowded. There were too ……..people.

g. How ……….photographs did you take while you were in Switzerland?

h. There was…………….traffic so I came in time.

i. Can I borrow …………..books from you?

j. Mohan can’t be a good teacher. He has…………patience.

C. Put each or every in the following sentences.

a. The party split into three factions, …………….faction headed by a former

prime minister.

b. Leap years occur…………..four years.

c. ……….parent worries about their children.

d. We had a great time in Singapore. We enjoyed …….minute of our time.

e. I could catch the main idea of his speech but I didn’t understand …….of

his words.

f. In Nepal, ………….motorcycle rider should wear a helmet.

g. You must read ……..of these books for the exam.

D. Rewrite the following sentences using all of, most of, none of, both of or some of.

a. Your garden is superb. ……………..the flowers are beautiful.

b. Do you know Bharat and Kamal? Of course, I do…..them are my friends.

c. I bought a box of apples thinking it would be cheaper but I was mistaken.

……………them were rotten.

d. When I was in the town, I asked some people for direction but ……………….

them were able to help me. I had to call my friend.

e. We all were soaked in the rain because………..us had carried an umbrella.

f. My father is healthy in his seventies but he feels isolated because

……………..his friends are dead now.

g. All of the tourists are not Chinese……………..them are Korean too.

E. Choose the best word from the brackets to complete the sentences.

a. Give me …….. money I owe you. (which/the/a/an)

b. I want ……… boat which would take me to the island. (the/an/those/a)

c. Could you pour me ……… water, please? (many/few/these/some)

d. Only …….. employees know how important the project was. (a few/a

little/little/few)

e. He was looking for …….. umbrella. (an/a/those/these)

f. ………. water was evaporated due to excessive heat. (A large number of/

A lot of/ A large amount of/Many)

Project work

Draft a set of questions that you want to ask to a famous player (international, national,

regional). Visit him/her and take an interview with the help of the questions. Prepare a

news article including his/her struggle and achievement.

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