TASK DEFINITION: In this task, you will be shown a passage. You need to write a fill-in-the-gap question based on your understanding of the events that might be inferred from the passage. Your question should be answerable based on the passage and only have one correct answer. Show the gap in your question with a _ .
PROBLEM: Ronnie O’Sullivan urged Britain’s shoemakers to spare him Crucible agony after getting through three pairs in a chaotic start to his Betfred World Snooker Championship campaign. The five-time former champion was a 10-3 winner against Craig Steadman, a 32-year-old from Manchester who endured a painful Crucible debut. O’Sullivan was hurting, too, after earning his last-16 place — due to the discomfort his shoes were causing him. Ronnie O'Sullivan moved into the second round of the World Snooker Championship on Wednesday The five-time world champion beat Craig Steadman 10-3 in their first round contest at The Crucible He might have faced a fine of around £250 for briefly playing on without shoes, but because O’Sullivan was ready to accept any other pair of size eights offered his way, tournament officials decided there was no case of a dress-code breach to answer.Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Craig Steadman 10-3 at The CrucibleThe five-time world champion was 7-2 ahead overnightO'Sullivan won the final three frames he required on Wednesday morningThe 39-year-old was forced to change his shoes on Tuesday

SOLUTION: _ won by a comprehensive margin but didn't hit top form during his first round match.

PROBLEM: Sam Allardyce has revealed the reason behind his furious rant at fourth official Robert Madley towards the end of West Ham’s defeat at Manchester City on Sunday. The Hammers boss was incensed that Eliaquim Mangala was not penalised for a foul against Stewart Downing, who managed to stay on his feet despite a late challenge from City’s £32million defender. Referee Anthony Taylor took no action as the ball ran out of play and an animated Allardyce vented his fury towards Madley on the touchline. Sam Allardyce gives fourth official Robert Madley a piece of his mind during West Ham's defeatManchester City defeated West Ham 2-0 in the Premier League on SundaySam Allardyce was seen ranting at fourth official during game at the EtihadHammers boss explained he was frustrated that referee Anthony Taylor missed Eliaquim Mangala's foul on Stewart Downing

SOLUTION: He added: ‘The disappointing thing in the first half was the goals we gifted to _ and the amount of possession we allowed ourselves to lose.

PROBLEM: Australia opener Chris Rogers has announced he will retire from international cricket after the fifth and final Ashes Test with England this week. Despite being Australia's leading run-scorer in the series to date, the 37-year-old has informed coach Darren Lehmann, outgoing captain Michael Clarke and his team-mates that the upcoming Test at The Oval will be his last. Rogers has had an eventful Ashes series - it started with 95 in the opening Test in Cardiff and 173 at Lord's before he retired with a sudden bout of dizziness having earlier been struck on the head by a James Anderson bouncer on the second day.Australia opener Chris Rogers to retire from international cricketFifth Ashes Test with England at The Oval this week will be his last matchRogers, 37, is Australia's leading run-scorer in the series so farHe suffered from concussion after being struck by bouncer at Lord'sIt came after he made a score of 173 in Australia's only win to date

SOLUTION:
Following their unexpected first Test defeat at Cardiff, Ashes favourites _ responded in resounding style at Lord's.