Unit 16 The Greatest of the Century

What is the focus of the reading?

• A problem with an award

• Important sports organizations

• The career of the greatest sportsman

• The winner of a prize

How did Nicklaus amaze golf fans?

• By giving money to charity

• By playing a very long game

• By taking his name off of the list

• By winning when he was older

According to the reading, what is Pelé known for, other than soccer?

• Helping the poor

• Speaking out for civil liberties

• Telling people about Brazil

• Working with children’s charities

Which of these questions is NOT answered in the reading?

• How many boxing matches did Ali win?

• What did Ali call himself during his career?

• What kind of health problem did Ali have?

• What led to Ali’s boxing award being taken away?

As used in the reading, what does the word “faced“ mean?

• Competed against

• Had to deal with

• Turned toward

• Was in the direction of

I saw a person ____________________ in the park, so I bought him lunch.

• speak out against

• to the point of

• make a living

• in need

Pelé began his soccer career when he was a teenager.

• choose

• necessary

• professional work

• influence

Which one is the meaning of medal ?

• first place

• an award shaped like a coin

• cruel treatment

• bravely

That was _______ the worst movie I’ve ever seen. It was awful!

• doubt

• doubted

• doubtful

• undoubtedly

Lionel Messi is a(n) __________ in soccer.

• charity

• legend

• organiser

• honor