Soccer: A Global Phenomenon

What is the primary focus when reading informational texts?

• Memorizing every word

• Ignoring the main ideas

• Paying attention to details and facts

• Understanding fictional narratives

What does Sean Taylor suggest we carry to capture ideas?

• A smartphone

• A voice recorder

• A notebook and pen

• A camera

Why is soccer considered a universal sport?

• It requires expensive equipment

• It is only played in a few countries

• It is understood by children worldwide

• It has complex rules

What is a key skill learned from playing soccer?

• How to be patient

• How to paint

• How to sing

• How to cook

What can be used to make a soccer ball if a real one is unavailable?

• Rolled up socks and string

• A tennis ball

• A volleyball

• A basketball

What is a 'bicycle kick' in soccer?

• A kick over the head

• A goalkeeping technique

• A type of pass

• A defensive move

What is more important than individual glory in soccer?

• Having the best uniform

• Teamwork and playing for the team

• Being the fastest player

• Scoring the most goals

What does the ball not care about in soccer?

• Your religion

• All of the above

• Your height

• Your skill level

Which country had its first national soccer team founded in 1863?

• China

• England

• Brazil

• USA

What is soccer called in most countries outside of Canada and the USA?

• Basketball

• Cricket

• Football

• Rugby