Soccer - Reading Excercise

Soccer - Reading Excercise

By Ariana Garzon

Introduction

Soccer is a ball game played by two teams. The ball is advanced with the feet, that’s why the sport is also called football. As not to confuse it with other variants of football, e.g. American football, rugby, or Gaelic football, the official name of this sport is association football (after the London Football Association). But English native speakers usually just call it soccer, football, footie, footy or footer.

Multiple Choice

What is 'soccer' officially called?

• association football

• London Football Association

• Gaelic football

Each team has 11 players:

• A goalkeeper (also called goalie) who tries to block the shots by the opposing team

• The fullbacks (defense) who try to prevent the opposing team from scoring goals

• The halfbacks (or midfielders) who play both offense and defense

• The forwards (or strikers) who try to score goals for their team

Players

The object is to score goals.

Object

Multiple Choice

What does the goalie do?

• He tries to score goals for his team.

• He tries to block shots from the opposing team.

• He controls the game.

Playing

Except for the goalie and at throw ins, players must not touch the ball with their hands or arms. They can, however, use any other part of the body.​

Some text here about the topic of discussion

Multiple Choice

Are players allowed to touch the ball with their hands?

• It is allowed in certain situations only.

• No. Nobody is allowed to do this.

• Yes. The players can use their hands all the time.