What does Rafa Nadal always take with him to a tennis match?

• Two tennis balls

• Two identical bottles of water

• His old tennis shoes

• A red shirt

Where does Rafa Nadal place his water bottles before he plays?

• In the locker room

• On his chair

• Next to the court

• Under his towel

Which colour does Tiger Woods always wear on the last day of a golf tournament?

• Blue

• Black

• White

• Red

What did Michael Jordan wear for luck?

• His favourite shoes

• His old college basketball shorts

• A red wristband

• A lucky cap

Why did Michael Jordan’s team shorts need to be very long?

• For fashion

• To cover his college shorts underneath

• To protect his knees

• Because of team rules

What do many sports champions believe superstitions bring them?

• Money

• Fame

• Luck and success

• Better health

The writer mentions they always drink coffee from the same cup. What is the effect on their family?

• It makes the family proud

• It drives the family crazy

• It makes the family laugh

• It makes no difference

According to psychologists, why do people follow the same routine?

• It makes them rich

• It makes them more popular

• It makes them faster

• It makes them feel safe

  
  

What is another explanation for athletes’ behaviour before a game?

• It helps them sleep

• It helps them run faster

• It helps them relax

• It makes them famous

What is one example of superstition going too far?

• Wearing the same socks for weeks

• Drinking coffee slowly

• Carrying extra shoes

• Painting shoes red

Superstitions in sport are a new trend that started recently.

The superstitions of athletes don’t always make sense.

Only athletes have superstitions.

The writer’s habit is connected to drinking coffee.

People prefer to repeat the same routine when things go well.

Some footballers believe that wearing the same socks makes them lucky.

Superstitions guarantee victory in competitions.

The passage suggests routines can help athletes relax before games.

Psychologists say following the same routine makes people feel unsafe.

The passage ends with “Yuck!” to describe dirty socks.