Tony：Hey, did you see China’s women’s volleyball team __ (1) __ television last night?
Kate：Yes, the game was so __ (2) __(excite)! I usually watch basketball, but that was great last night!
Tony：Definitely a good effort! If anything, I was disappointed that the __ (3) __ team didn’t put up much of a fight. They made a lot of bad mistakes, __ (4) __ they always seemed to be hitting the ball out of bounds.
Kate：I just enjoyed how China celebrated after every point they won. Volleyball seems so much more passionate __ (5) __ (compare) to other sports.
Tony：Well, their victory means they __ (6) __ (compete) in the Olympics next year, __ (7) __ was their goal. I just hope they can pick up at __ (8) __ (little) a bronze medal.
Kate：Bronze? You mean gold, right?
Tony：Well, that would be great, but there are a couple of very strong teams that beat China in a recent competition.
Kate：I saw those matches — they were __ (9) __ (extreme) close! China can beat them next year for sure!
Tony：We’ll see. I hope you’re right. But you never know __ (10) __ will happen in sports.
Kate：Exactly! They might surprise you! Then what will you say?
Tony：Ha ha, OK, let’s just wait and see.
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