Bài tập cloze test - Đề 27

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The World Cup is a competition which encourages men and women (1) to talk about football. (2) over the world, fans root for their team and their country, and its hard not to get (3) in the enthusiasm. Even people who are (4) normally into football, or never watch it, express interest, especially if their national team is (5) part. On the other hand, however, it is usually the male members of the population who avidly follow the fate of their favourite team from week to (6) throughout the year, year ((7) year out. Players and supporters of opposing teams are regarded as the enemy, colours and emblems, like uniforms, display (8) their loyalties lie. Feelings of comradeship are strong (9) supporters of the same side, and the game (10) hinges on tactics and strategy. Moreover, violence and acts of destruction often surface in the (11) of hooliganism. The similarities (12) football and war are striking (13) do football fans become so fanatical in (14) support of teams? Is (15) perhaps, among some members of the population, a deep-rooted craving for battle even in times of peace?