WIB · Listening — July 28, 2026

1. What is the main topic of this programme?

How football players train their bodies The role of the brain in football performance The history of brain science How to become a professional footballer

2. What did scientists discover about Neymar's brain when he moved his ankle?

His brain was more active than others His brain was less active than others His brain was the same as everyone else His brain had no activity at all

3. According to the programme, what can help players perform better in high-pressure situations?

Running faster Learning to control their emotional state Eating special food Watching more football matches

1. To be the best of the best, some football clubs have started looking beyond the body, to the .

2. Holly said Neymar has absolute in moving his feet.

3. Training can help players deal with the of the game.

4. If you don't focus right in those moments, and let's say mentally you're all over the , then it becomes more difficult.

5. Niklas said that small can make all the difference to a game.

expertise — a very high level of skill or knowledge in a particular subject, gained from experience or training (专长；专业知识)
conscious — done with full awareness and attention; not automatic or accidental (有意识的；刻意的)
driven by — strongly influenced or caused by something (由……驱动；受……影响)
margin — a small difference or amount that can affect the final result (差额；余地)

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