Paper 1, Part 2

Traditional sports from around the world offer a fascinating glimpse into different cultures and histories. These sports have been (1) _____ down through generations, presenting unique skills and customs.

• A. laid

• B. passed

• C. carried

• D. brought

One well-known traditional sport is sumo wrestling in Japan. Sumo is a (2) _____ of wrestling where two large men try to push each other out of a circular ring or make their opponent touch the ground with any body part except their feet.

• A. style

• B. form

• C. mean

• D. mode

Sumo wrestlers follow strict diets and training (3) _____, and the sport is deeply connected to Japanese culture and religion.

• A. routines

• B. cycles

• C. habits

• D. plans

In Scotland, caber tossing is a highlight of the Highland Games. Competitors must lift and (4) _____ a large wooden log, called a caber, so it lands in a straight line.

• A. throw

• B. fling

• C. send

• D. toss

This sport requires immense strength and skill, and it (5) _____ the Scottish tradition of displaying physical ability.

• A. copies

• B. reflects

• C. presents

• D. displays

Sepak takraw is a popular sport in Southeast Asia, (6) _____ in Thailand and Malaysia.

• A. deliberately

• B. commonly

• C. especially

• D. normally

It is similar to voleyball but uses a rattan ball, and players must hit the ball over the net using their feet, knees, chest, and head, but not their hands. The game (7) _____ agility, coordination and acrobatic skills.

• A. demand

• B. demands

• C. demanded

• D. demanding

In India, kabaddi is an established sport that combines (8) _____ of tag and wrestling.

• A. sets

• B. units

• C. elements

• D. components

Two teams take turns sending a 'raider' into the opponent's half to tag as many players as possible and return to their (9) _____ without being tackled. Kabaddi is a fast-paced and strategic game that highlights strength and dexterity.

• A. site

• B. side

• C. body

• D. border

These traditional sports from various parts of the world provide entertainment and a (10) _____ to cultural heritage, celebrating the diverse ways in which people engage in physical activity and competition.

• A. joint

• B. contact

• C. connection

• D. combination