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Vocabulary

soccer

[n]

/ˈsɑːkɚ/

popular

[adj]

/ˈpɑpjələr/

sport

[n]

/spɔːrt/

play

[v]

/pleɪ/

watch

[v]

/wɑːtʃ/

FIFA World Cup

[n]

/fˈiːfə wˈɜːld kˈʌp/

hold

[v]

/hoʊld/

football

[n]

/ˈfʊtˌbɔl/

country

[n]

/ˈkʌntri/

10.

history

[n]

/ˈhɪstɚi/ , /ˈhɪstri/

11.

compete

[v]

/kəmˈpit/

12.

thousand

[numeral]

/ˈθaʊzənd/

13.

modern

[adj]

/ˈmɑdɚn/

14.

England

[n]

/ˈɪŋɡɫənd/

15.

century

[n]

/ˈsɛnʧəri/

16.

official

[adj]

/əˈfɪʃəl/

17.

rule

[n]

/ruːl/

18.

association

[n]

/əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/, /əˌsoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/

19.

form

[v]

/ˈfɔɹm/

20.

player

[n]

/ˈpleɪɚ/

21.

main

[adj]

/ˈmeɪn/

22.

goal

[n]

/ɡoʊl/

23.

goal

[n]

/ɡoʊl/

24.

kick

[v]

/kɪk/

25.

team

[n]

/ˈtim/

26.

win

[v]

/wɪn/

27.

except

[prep]

/ɪkˈsɛpt/

28.

goalkeeper

[n]

/ˈɡoʊlˌkiːpɚ/

29.

famous

[adj]

/ˈfeɪməs/

30.

event

[n]

/ɪˈvɛnt/

31.

uruguay

[n]

/ˈjɝəˌɡwaɪ/, /ˈjɝəˌɡweɪ/

32.

Brazil

[n]

/bɹəˈzɪɫ/

33.

million

[n]

/ˈmɪljən/

34.

Europe

[n]

/ˈjʊrəp/

35.

South America

[n]

/sˈaʊθ ɐmˈɛɹɪkə/

36.

Africa

[n]

/ˈæfrɪkə/

37.

Asia

[n]

/ˈeɪʒə/

38.

Argentina

[n]

/ˌɑɹdʒənˈtinə/

39.

teamwork

[n]

/ˈtimˌwɝk/

40.

Saudi Arabia

[n]

/ˈsaʊdi əˈreɪbiə/

Practice

soccer

[n]

/ˈsɑːkɚ/

popular

[adj]

/ˈpɑpjələr/

sport

[n]

/spɔːrt/

play

[v]

/pleɪ/

watch

[v]

/wɑːtʃ/

FIFA World Cup

[n]

/fˈiːfə wˈɜːld kˈʌp/

hold

[v]

/hoʊld/

football

[n]

/ˈfʊtˌbɔl/

country

[n]

/ˈkʌntri/

10.

history

[n]

/ˈhɪstɚi/ , /ˈhɪstri/

11.

compete

[v]

/kəmˈpit/

12.

thousand

[numeral]

/ˈθaʊzənd/

13.

modern

[adj]

/ˈmɑdɚn/

14.

England

[n]

/ˈɪŋɡɫənd/

15.

century

[n]

/ˈsɛnʧəri/

16.

official

[adj]

/əˈfɪʃəl/

17.

rule

[n]

/ruːl/

18.

association

[n]

/əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/, /əˌsoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/

19.

form

[v]

/ˈfɔɹm/

20.

player

[n]

/ˈpleɪɚ/

21.

main

[adj]

/ˈmeɪn/

22.

goal

[n]

/ɡoʊl/

23.

goal

[n]

/ɡoʊl/

24.

kick

[v]

/kɪk/

25.

team

[n]

/ˈtim/

26.

win

[v]

/wɪn/

27.

except

[prep]

/ɪkˈsɛpt/

28.

goalkeeper

[n]

/ˈɡoʊlˌkiːpɚ/

29.

famous

[adj]

/ˈfeɪməs/

30.

event

[n]

/ɪˈvɛnt/

31.

uruguay

[n]

/ˈjɝəˌɡwaɪ/, /ˈjɝəˌɡweɪ/

32.

Brazil

[n]

/bɹəˈzɪɫ/

33.

million

[n]

/ˈmɪljən/

34.

Europe

[n]

/ˈjʊrəp/

35.

South America

[n]

/sˈaʊθ ɐmˈɛɹɪkə/

36.

Africa

[n]

/ˈæfrɪkə/

37.

Asia

[n]

/ˈeɪʒə/

38.

Argentina

[n]

/ˌɑɹdʒənˈtinə/

39.

teamwork

[n]

/ˈtimˌwɝk/

40.

Saudi Arabia

[n]

/ˈsaʊdi əˈreɪbiə/

soccer

[n]

/ˈsɑːkɚ/

football

popular

[adj]

/ˈpɑpjələr/

populaire

sport

[n]

/spɔːrt/

sports

play

[v]

/pleɪ/

jouer

watch

[v]

/wɑːtʃ/

regarder

FIFA World Cup

[n]

/fˈiːfə wˈɜːld kˈʌp/

Coupe du Monde FIFA

hold

[v]

/hoʊld/

avoir lieu

football

[n]

/ˈfʊtˌbɔl/

football

country

[n]

/ˈkʌntri/

pays

10.

history

[n]

/ˈhɪstɚi/ , /ˈhɪstri/

histoire

11.

compete

[v]

/kəmˈpit/

concourir

12.

thousand

[numeral]

/ˈθaʊzənd/

mille

13.

modern

[adj]

/ˈmɑdɚn/

moderne

14.

England

[n]

/ˈɪŋɡɫənd/

Angleterre

15.

century

[n]

/ˈsɛnʧəri/

siècle

16.

official

[adj]

/əˈfɪʃəl/

officiel

17.

rule

[n]

/ruːl/

règle

18.

association

[n]

/əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/, /əˌsoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/

association

19.

form

[v]

/ˈfɔɹm/

se former

20.

player

[n]

/ˈpleɪɚ/

joueur

21.

main

[adj]

/ˈmeɪn/

principal

22.

goal

[n]

/ɡoʊl/

objectif

23.

goal

[n]

/ɡoʊl/

but

24.

kick

[v]

/kɪk/

donner un coup de pied dans

25.

team

[n]

/ˈtim/

équipe

26.

win

[v]

/wɪn/

gagner

27.

except

[prep]

/ɪkˈsɛpt/

sauf

28.

goalkeeper

[n]

/ˈɡoʊlˌkiːpɚ/

gardien (de but)

29.

famous

[adj]

/ˈfeɪməs/

fameux

30.

event

[n]

/ɪˈvɛnt/

événement

31.

uruguay

[n]

/ˈjɝəˌɡwaɪ/, /ˈjɝəˌɡweɪ/

Uruguay

32.

Brazil

[n]

/bɹəˈzɪɫ/

Brésil

33.

million

[n]

/ˈmɪljən/

million

34.

Europe

[n]

/ˈjʊrəp/

Europe

35.

South America

[n]

/sˈaʊθ ɐmˈɛɹɪkə/

Amérique de Sud

36.

Africa

[n]

/ˈæfrɪkə/

Afrique

37.

Asia

[n]

/ˈeɪʒə/

Asie

38.

Argentina

[n]

/ˌɑɹdʒənˈtinə/

Argentine

39.

teamwork

[n]

/ˈtimˌwɝk/

travail d'équipe

40.

Saudi Arabia

[n]

/ˈsaʊdi əˈreɪbiə/

Arabie Saoudite

chapitre

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.

1.1

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.

Le football est un sport populaire pratiqué dans le monde entier. Il est également appelé football dans de nombreux pays. Le football a une longue histoire et est aimé par beaucoup de gens.

1.2

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.

Les gens jouent à des jeux avec un ballon depuis des milliers d'années. Le football moderne a commencé en Angleterre au XIXe siècle. Les premières règles officielles du football ont été établies en 1863. C'est à ce moment-là que la Football Association a été formée en Angleterre.

1.3

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.

Le football se joue sur un grand terrain. Le terrain mesure entre 100 et 110 mètres de long et entre 64 et 75 mètres de large. Chaque équipe compte 11 joueurs. L'objectif principal est de frapper le ballon dans le but de l'équipe adverse. L'équipe avec le plus de buts remporte le match. Les joueurs, à l'exception du gardien de but, ne peuvent pas utiliser leurs mains ou leurs bras pour toucher le ballon.

1.4

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.

L'un des événements de football les plus célèbres est la Coupe du Monde de la FIFA. Elle a lieu tous les quatre ans. Des équipes de nombreux pays concourent pour remporter la Coupe du Monde. La première Coupe du Monde a eu lieu en 1930 en Uruguay. Le Brésil a remporté le plus de Coupes du Monde, avec cinq titres.

1.5

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.

Le football est joué et regardé par des millions de personnes. Il est très populaire en Europe, en Amérique du Sud, en Afrique et en Asie. Certains des meilleurs joueurs de football de l'histoire sont Pelé du Brésil, Diego Maradona d'Argentine et Lionel Messi d'Argentine.

1.6

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.

Le football est amusant à jouer et bon pour votre santé. Il vous aide à rester en forme et enseigne le travail d'équipe. Beaucoup d'enfants commencent à jouer au football à un jeune âge. Ils rêvent de devenir des joueurs professionnels un jour.

1.7

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.

Fait amusant : Le but le plus rapide de l'histoire du football a été marqué seulement 2,8 secondes après le début du match. Ce record incroyable a été établi par Nawaf Al-Abed lors d'un match en Arabie Saoudite.

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QuizSkip the quiz

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?

Put the events in the correct order:

the fastest goal was scored.

the football association was formed.

modern soccer began.

the first world cup was held.

Match each fact with the correct number:

First World Cup year

Number of World Cups won by Brazil

Length of a soccer field

1930

100-110m

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

football

four

2.8

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.