If the English like to fight, the Germans like to win. In recent years, Germany has tried to change its image as a country of ruthless efficiency and a desire for victory at all costs. But Germans are quite happy for these qualities to remain in their national football team. Football is a simple game, Gary Lineker once said. You kick a ball about for ninety minutes and in the end the Germans win.

　　Its difficult to predict who will win this years World Cup. There is no strong favorite. But a look at the track record of previous winners shows that it is the nations with the strongest national characteristics in the football that perform best. It seems that you need to know where you come from if you want to get to the top.

　　41. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Brazilian style of playing football?

　　A. Accuracy.

　　B. Surprise.

　　C. Good judgment.

　　D. Ruthless efficiency.

　　42. Why do many Italians think that the score 0-0 has a glorious quality?

　　A. Because it makes no one lose face.

　　B. Because the Italian team is not very strong.

　　C. Because Italians are nice people.

　　D. Because that score is what their team could obtain.

　　43. What is one expected to do in Holland?

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