HOLIDAY DIVERS _______.A. DO NOT LIKE TO DIVE IN TROPICAL AND SUB-...

40. Holiday divers _______.

a. do not like to dive in tropical and sub-tropical parts

b. can dive as deep as they like because of safety

c. are those who go away from home to dive

d. are limited in tropical and sub-tropical parts

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.

Water polo is a rapidly growing sport in the United States and internationally as (41) ______. For

anyone involved in playing or being a spectator, it is important to understand the rules of the game.

Each team (42) ______ of one goalie and six field players. Each field player plays both offense and

defense, and the goalie is not allowed on the other half of the pool. There are many different

arrangements of players in front of the goal. The (43) ______ of the players depends on the play that is

being run, similar to basketball or hockey.

One important rule is that the ball can only be handled by one hand at a time. If a player (44) ______

the ball, which is the size of a volley ball, yellow and with rubber grip, with both hands, the referee calls

a turnover and the possession of the ball goes to the opposing team.

The playing time, (45) ______ on the rules of play and the level of competition. Usually, men play

four 7-minute quarters while women play four 6-minute quarters. Teams are usually allowed 2 time outs

per game, but this may vary. (46) ______ consist of swimsuits for both men and women, as well as a cap

on the head with plastic ear protectors and the player's number on both sides. Visiting teams wear lighter

color caps, while home wears the darker color. In (47) ______, one point is given for each time the ball

is thrown into the goal, and in some leagues there is a 2-point line several meters out of the goal. Each

quarter begins with a (48) ______ in which the fastest members of each team race toward the ball, which

is placed at the halfway point on the water by the referee.

Water polo is an (49) ______, challenging, and fun sport. It is full contact and its competitiveness

cannot be underestimated. The game is great to watch and (50) ______ better to play. You may not

imagine what goes on underwater that no one, especially not the referee, can see. Water polo is a

growing sport for good reason, and it may soon be one of the leading sports for both men and women's

athletics.