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Soccer
Read a short passage about the world’s most popular sport, where teams compete to score goals by kicking a ball into a net.
Soccer is a popular sport played all over the world. It is also called football in many countries. Soccer has a long history and is loved by many people.
Ang soccer ay isang popular na isport na nilalaro sa buong mundo. Tinatawag din itong football sa maraming bansa. Ang soccer ay may mahabang kasaysayan at minamahal ng maraming tao.
People have played games with a ball for thousands of years. Modern soccer began in England in the 19th century. The first official rules of soccer were made in 1863. This was when the Football Association was formed in England.
Ang mga tao ay naglaro ng mga laro gamit ang isang bola sa loob ng libu-libong taon. Ang modernong soccer ay nagsimula sa England noong ika-19 na siglo. Ang unang opisyal na mga patakaran ng soccer ay ginawa noong 1863. Ito ay nang ang Football Association ay nabuo sa England.
Soccer is played on a large field. The field is 100 to 110 meters long and 64 to 75 meters wide. Each team has 11 players. The main goal is to kick the ball into the other team's goal. The team with the most goals wins the game. Players except the goalkeeper cannot use their hands or arms to touch the ball.
Ang soccer ay nilalaro sa isang malaking field. Ang field ay may haba na 100 hanggang 110 metro at lapad na 64 hanggang 75 metro. Ang bawat koponan ay may 11 manlalaro. Ang pangunahing layunin ay sipain ang bola sa goal ng kabilang koponan. Ang koponan na may pinakamaraming goal ang nananalo sa laro. Ang mga manlalaro, maliban sa goalkeeper, ay hindi maaaring gumamit ng kanilang mga kamay o braso upang hawakan ang bola.
One of the most famous soccer events is the FIFA World Cup. It happens every four years. Teams from many countries compete to win the World Cup. The first World Cup was held in 1930 in Uruguay. Brazil has won the most World Cups, with five titles.
Ang isa sa mga pinakasikat na pangyayari sa soccer ay ang FIFA World Cup. Nangyayari ito tuwing apat na taon. Mga koponan mula sa maraming bansa ang naglalaban upang manalo ng World Cup. Ang unang World Cup ay ginanap noong 1930 sa Uruguay. Ang Brazil ang nanalo ng pinakamaraming World Cup, na may limang titulo.
Soccer is played and watched by millions of people. It is very popular in Europe, South America, Africa, and Asia. Some of the best soccer players in history are Pelé from Brazil, Diego Maradona from Argentina, and Lionel Messi from Argentina.
Ang soccer ay nilalaro at pinapanood ng milyon-milyong tao. Ito ay napakapopular sa Europa, South America, Africa, at Asia. Ang ilan sa mga pinakamahusay na manlalaro ng soccer sa kasaysayan ay sina Pelé mula sa Brazil, Diego Maradona mula sa Argentina, at Lionel Messi mula sa Argentina.
Soccer is fun to play and good for your health. It helps you stay fit and teaches teamwork. Many children start playing soccer at a young age. They dream of becoming professional players one day.
Ang soccer ay masaya laruin at mabuti para sa iyong kalusugan. Tumutulong ito sa iyo na manatiling fit at nagtuturo ng teamwork. Maraming bata ang nagsisimulang maglaro ng soccer sa murang edad. Pinapangarap nilang maging propesyonal na manlaro balang araw.
Fun fact : The fastest goal in soccer history was scored just 2.8 seconds after the game started. This amazing record was set by Nawaf Al-Abed in a match in Saudi Arabia.
Nakakatuwang katotohanan: Ang pinakamabilis na gol sa kasaysayan ng soccer ay naitala lamang 2.8 segundo pagkatapos magsimula ang laro. Ang kamangha-manghang rekord na ito ay itinakda ni Nawaf Al-Abed sa isang laban sa Saudi Arabia.
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When did modern soccer begin?
In the 18th century
In the 19th century
In the 20th century
In the 21st century
How many players are on a soccer team?
5
7
11
15
Put the events in the correct order:
Match each fact with the correct number:
Complete the sentences with the correct words.
Soccer is also called
in many countries.
The FIFA World Cup happens every
years.
The fastest goal in soccer history was scored in
.
Which one is TRUE?
The first World Cup was held in England.
Players can use their hands, except the goalkeeper.
Soccer is popular in many parts of the world.
The fastest goal took 10 seconds to score.
Which one is FALSE?
Brazil has won the most World Cups.
The first World Cup was held in 1930.
Modern soccer started in the 18th century.
Soccer is good for health.
