5 Choose the correct alternative to complete the text.

Solution:

The text describes the Paralympic Games and their unique aspects. Let's analyze each blank:

• (a) The athletes can compete individually or in teams. 'Cups' are generally associated with winning, not participation format.
• (b) The athletes can win medals/champions in different sports. 'Champions' fits the context of winning events. 'Medals' is also plausible but 'champions' is a stronger fit for achieving top status.
• (c) For example, there are races/scores in sports like cycling and running. 'Races' are the events themselves, while 'scores' are for sports like basketball or volleyball where points are accumulated. Given cycling and running are races, 'races' is more fitting. However, the sentence structure implies categories of sports, and 'races' is already mentioned. Re-evaluating, 'races' are the events, but 'scores' can be a way to measure performance within sports like track and field events if not directly a race. Let's re-read the sentence: 'For example, there are (c) races/scores in sports like cycling and running, and there are (d) matches/races for team sports like volleyball.' This suggests 'races' is for individual sports like cycling/running and 'matches' are for team sports. 'Scores' could apply to many sports but doesn't fit the specific examples as well as 'races'. Let's assume 'races' is the correct choice for (c) given the examples.
• (d) ... and there are (d) matches/races for team sports like volleyball. Volleyball is a team sport, and matches are played. 'Matches' is the most appropriate term here. Let's re-evaluate (c). If (d) is 'matches', then (c) should be 'races' for cycling and running.
• (e) There are (e) referees/gymnastics for each sport. Gymnastics is a sport, not an official. Referees are officials. 'Referees' is the correct term for officials overseeing sports.
• (f) ... and the (f) scores/spectators are correct so the right people become the (g) champions/leagues. 'Spectators' are people who watch. 'Scores' relate to performance. The sentence talks about people becoming something. This implies the correctness of scores ensures the right people achieve recognition. So, 'scores' seem to fit best for correctness.
• (g) ... so the right people become the (g) champions/leagues. 'Champions' are the winners, which fits the context of achieving a status. 'Leagues' are groups of teams.
• (h) There are lots of (h) athletics/spectators at the Paralympic Games because they are very exciting to watch! 'Spectators' are people who watch events. 'Athletics' is a type of sport. Given the context of watching exciting games, 'spectators' is the correct choice.

Let's re-examine the options and context carefully to ensure the best fit.

The Paralympic Games® are an international sports competition. They happen every four years. The athletes can compete individually or in (a) cups/teams and they can win (b) medals/champions in different sports. For example, there are (c) races/scores in sports like cycling and running, and there are (d) matches/races for team sports like volleyball. There are (e) referees/gymnastics for each sport. They make sure the athletes follow the rules and the (f) scores/spectators are correct so the right people become the (g) champions/leagues. There are lots of (h) athletics/spectators at the Paralympic Games because they are very exciting to watch!

Rationale for choices:

• (a) teams: Athletes compete in teams or individually.
• (b) medals: Athletes win medals for their achievements. 'Champions' is a title, but medals are the tangible rewards.
• (c) races: Cycling and running are predominantly races.
• (d) matches: Volleyball is a team sport where matches are played.
• (e) referees: Sports are overseen by referees or umpires. Gymnastics is a sport, not an official.
• (f) scores: Correct scores ensure that the results are accurate, leading to the rightful winners.
• (g) champions: Correct scores lead to the recognition of the best athletes as champions.
• (h) spectators: People who watch exciting events are called spectators.

Final check:

The Paralympic Games® are an international sports competition. They happen every four years. The athletes can compete individually or in (a) teams and they can win (b) medals in different sports. For example, there are (c) races in sports like cycling and running, and there are (d) matches for team sports like volleyball. There are (e) referees for each sport. They make sure the athletes follow the rules and the (f) scores are correct so the right people become the (g) champions. There are lots of (h) spectators at the Paralympic Games because they are very exciting to watch!

Ответ: a) teams, b) medals, c) races, d) matches, e) referees, f) scores, g) champions, h) spectators.