2023届高三英语一轮复习之The World Cup世界杯语法填空

The brief introduction of the World Cup The FIFA World Cup(often called the World Cup) is one of the most____________(excite) competitions in the world , and the most important festival of world’s football fans .The world cup____________(organize) by FIFA (国际足联 International Federation of Football Association), and it is contested(竞争) by men's national football teams which are FIFA members. The World Cup is held every four years, but the qualifying rounds of the competition took place over a three-year period, using regional qualifying tournaments(地区资格赛). The final tournament phase includes 32 national teams ____________(compete) over a four-week period. So far, the World Cup had held 21 times, but only eight teams had won the championship. Brazil is the most successful team who had won the tournament five times. Italy followed with four times. Germany is the third with a total of three champions. Argentina had two champions, as well_______Uruguay ['jʊərəɡwaɪ]乌拉圭. France ,England and Spain ,each of them had only one champion. Win the World Cup is a symbol of the world's top teams, thus it can be seen, how fierce the competition is. Besides Brazil, Argentina, Germany, Italy and Spain will be also likely __________(win) the champion. Brazil Football is the most popular sport in Brazil. The National Team had won the FIFA World Cup tournament a record five times, in 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994 and 2002 .Brazil is the only team to succeed in__________(qualify) for every World Cup competition ever held. Argentina In 1978 and 1986 , Argentina won the World Cup_______(two).Now, Argentina had gained the qualification ahead of schedule. As one of South America giants, team's ability is also accepted by all the world. What‘s more, Argentina owns a football player, and his name is Messi, Who is the best player in the world right now. Germany Germany___________(call) “iron and steel tanks”, and they have a well-disciplined attitude. German Football is __________(increase) rising