World Footballer of the Year 2009

Football experts from the world have chosen Steven Gerrard, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Samuel Eto'o as the top footballers in the world. Now it's up to you to vote for the player you think is the king of World Football.

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WHAT THE EXPERTS SAY

＊Why I'd vote for Gerrard

“Gerrard is clearly in his prime and quite rightly rated one of the finest midfield players of his generation.” says Steve Bates, chairman of the FWA.

＊Why I'd vote for Cristiano Ronaldo

Johan Cruyff points out Ronaldo is better than George Best and Denis Law, who were two brilliant and great players in the history of United.

＊Why I'd vote for Samuel Eto'o

Piers Edwards thinks the title of World footballer should go to Samuel Eto'o.

＊Why I'd vote for Messi

Messi’s individual brilliance and year-long persistence has impressed Diego Maradona.

49. The passage is mainly intended to __________.

A. invite readers to vote for the World Footballer of 2009

B. predict the results of the vote of the World Footballer of 2009

C. tell the outstanding performance of the candidates of the World Footballer of 2009

D. share with readers the experts’ opinions on the candidates of World Footballer of 2009

50.Which of the following descriptions about the footballers is RIGHT?

A. Ronaldo has primarily played as a second attacker.

B. Eto'o scored 42 goals in the 2008-2009 season altogether.

C. Diego Maradona believed that Messi could never match him in playing style.

D. Gerrard plays an important role in Liverpool’s challenge to Premier League leaders.

51. We can learn from the passage that Ballon d'Or is __________.

A. an activity about football              B. an organization of football

C. a title for excellent footballers          D. a team name of football

52. Diego Maradona is more likely to vote___________ to be the World Footballer of the Year.

A. Lionel Messi                        B. Cristiano Ronaldo

C. Samuel Eto'o                        D. Steven Gerrard

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