English B2 FCE

Sheffield Football Club was (0) FOUNDED one-hundred-and-fifty years ago, and is the oldest in the world. As part of its anniversary celebrations, the club has (1) ............ forces with the world's largest express transportation company, FedEx Express, in a charitable scheme (2) ............ as Boots for Africa. The (3) ............ of the scheme is to send more than two thousand pairs of used football boots to South Africa. The boots will be given to young people living in remote rural areas who are (4) ............ in taking up the sport and (5) ............ up local teams. Sports organisations in Africa are giving their (6) ............ support to the scheme which will help make the game more accessible to thousands of young people and could have a beneficial (7) ............ on the country's performance in future World Cup championships. People in Sheffield are, (8) ............, being asked to donate any football boots, astro boots or football trainers of any size to the scheme. All the boots donated must be in good condition, complete with laces and studs. Local businesses and schools who may be able to donate more than one pair of boots can receive a special `group donation pack'. This pack contains posters and leaflets, which can be used to publicise the scheme, plus collection bags to encourage people to make a donation. The club's website has further information about the scheme.