2 Read the following text. Fill in the gaps (1-4) with the correct answer (A-D) to obtain a logical and grammatically correct text.
Most people feel that the life of a sportsperson is full of glory, fame and money. Few understand what it (1) to succeed in the world of sport. Even fewer have any idea what professional sport involves. It's all about extreme physical and mental effort needed to carry (2) practising despite injuries and tiredness. Professional sportspeople must stick to a very rigorous regime. As soon as they wake up, they work out in the gym and have to (3) a harsh routine of doing things on time. So when they win, get a million dollar cheque and can hear the fans cheering, it's what these people deserve! It's time people (4) that criticising sports professionals for earning lots of money simply isn't fair!
1 A makes C comes B does D takes
2 A off C on B out D in
3 A put up with C look up to B get down to D make up for
4 A understand C were understanding B understood D will understand

Правильные ответы:
(1) D takes
(2) C on
(3) A put up with
(4) B understood

Получаем полностью осмысленный и грамматически правильный текст:

Most people feel that the life of a sportsperson is full of glory, fame and money. Few understand what it takes to succeed in the world of sport. Even fewer have any idea what professional sport involves. It's all about extreme physical and mental effort needed to carry on practising despite injuries and tiredness. Professional sportspeople must stick to a very rigorous regime. As soon as they wake up, they work out in the gym and have to put up with a harsh routine of doing things on time. So when they win, get a million dollar cheque and can hear the fans cheering, it's what these people deserve! It's time people understood that criticising sports professionals for earning lots of money simply isn't fair.

Объяснение выбора:

1. what it takes to succeed — устойчивое выражение it takes to do something, означающее «что требуется, чтобы что-то сделать».

2. carry on practising — фразовый глагол carry on означает «продолжать», подходит по смыслу про тренировки несмотря на усталость и травмы.

3. put up with — означает «мириться, терпеть», подходит к «жёсткому режиму».

4. It's time people understood — после конструкции It's time используется форма Past Simple для выражения пожелания или упрёка в настоящем.