18 Choose the correct words to complete the sports commentaries. Write the answers in your notebook.
The Polish team and the British team are (5) neck and neck / head and head as they (6) approach / close the line. The Polish are slowly (7) pulling / making ahead and now they're half a (8) boat / length in front. Yes, there's (9) clean / clear water between the boats now and as they (10) cross / touch the line, the Polish are the winners! For the second year (11) succeeding / running, the Polish are the European champions.​