WorksheetsRW3 - Lesson 1 - Reading 1 Comprehension
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 7mins
1. What is this passage mainly about?
the history of soccer
the popularity of soccer
different soccer teams
how the World Cup began
In paragraph B, which of these is NOT given as a possible reason for soccer's popularity? •
the team spirit among players and fans
famous players from different countries
the number of soccer games shown on TV
the possibility of making a lot of money
What aspect of soccer is the author referring to by It's a simple game in paragraph C?
The rules are easy for people to understand.
You can play it anywhere with anything.
You don't need much talent to play soccer.
There are only a few versions of soccer.
What does some refer to in the last line of paragraph E?
poor boys
cities and towns
soccer academies
national teams
What is the main idea of the last paragraph?
More schools in Africa are opening soccer clubs.
Soccer helps people get better grades in school.
Older soccer players are passing on their skills to younger ones
Soccer helps develop young people as members of society.
1 This is where the first games of soccer were played in Africa.
a. Britain b. China c. Ghana d. Ivory Coast e. South Africa
(a)
2. A very early form of soccer was played here.
a. Britain b. China c. Ghana d. Ivory Coast e. South Africa
(a)
3. This is where the soccer we know today originated.
a. Britain b. China c. Ghana d. Ivory Coast e. South Africa
(a)
4. Some soccer clubs here allow boys to join only if they go to school.
a. Britain b. China c. Ghana d. Ivory Coast e. South Africa
(a)
