When kids in parts of the world want to play, they often make soccer balls out of trash tied together with string. “__48__ the areas used for playing fields are often rough and rocky, millions of real balls go flat(變癟) __49__24 hours，” says Tim Jahnigen, a California businessman. Determined to solve this problen, __50__created an indestructible ball called the One World Futbol.

The ball is made of __51__ special material, ethylene­vinyl acetate foam, It's lightweight. it's flexible, and—__52__ important—it holds its shape.

The One World Futbol needs no pump __53__  won't wear out, even on rough surfaces. When tested, __54__withstood(經(jīng)受住) being crushed by a car, and even being chewed on by a lion.

Although it costs more to produce __55__a typical soccer ball, Jahnigen estimates the One World Futbol can last 30 years. So far, It's been given to kids in 143 countries.

48.because   49.within  50.he  51.a   52.most  53.and  54 it  55.than 

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