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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

[num]

/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

[num]

/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/

a sport in which two teams of eleven players try to score by kicking a ball into the opposing team's goal

popular

[adj]

/ˈpɑpjələr/

popular

sport

[n]

/spɔːrt/

esporte

play

[v]

/pleɪ/

jogar

watch

[v]

/wɑːtʃ/

assistir

FIFA World Cup

[n]

/fˈiːfə wˈɜːld kˈʌp/

Copa do Mundo FIFA

hold

[v]

/hoʊld/

organizar

football

[n]

/ˈfʊtˌbɔl/

futebol

country

[n]

/ˈkʌntri/

país

10.

history

[n]

/ˈhɪstɚi/ , /ˈhɪstri/

história

11.

compete

[v]

/kəmˈpit/

competir

12.

thousand

[num]

/ˈθaʊzənd/

mil

13.

modern

[adj]

/ˈmɑdɚn/

moderno

14.

England

[n]

/ˈɪŋɡɫənd/

Inglaterra

15.

century

[n]

/ˈsɛnʧəri/

século

16.

official

[adj]

/əˈfɪʃəl/

oficial

17.

rule

[n]

/ruːl/

regra

18.

association

[n]

/əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/, /əˌsoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/

associação

19.

form

[v]

/ˈfɔɹm/

formar-se

20.

player

[n]

/ˈpleɪɚ/

jogador

21.

main

[adj]

/ˈmeɪn/

principal

22.

goal

[n]

/ɡoʊl/

objetivo

23.

goal

[n]

/ɡoʊl/

gol

24.

kick

[v]

/kɪk/

chutar

25.

team

[n]

/ˈtim/

equipe

26.

win

[v]

/wɪn/

ganhar

27.

except

[prep]

/ɪkˈsɛpt/

exceto

28.

goalkeeper

[n]

/ˈɡoʊlˌkiːpɚ/

goleiro

29.

famous

[adj]

/ˈfeɪməs/

famoso

30.

event

[n]

/ɪˈvɛnt/

evento

31.

uruguay

[n]

/ˈjɝəˌɡwaɪ/, /ˈjɝəˌɡweɪ/

Uruguai

32.

Brazil

[n]

/bɹəˈzɪɫ/

a country in South America that is the largest country on the continent by area and population

33.

million

[n]

/ˈmɪljən/

milhão

34.

Europe

[n]

/ˈjʊrəp/

Europa

35.

South America

[n]

/sˈaʊθ ɐmˈɛɹɪkə/

América do Sul

36.

Africa

[n]

/ˈæfrɪkə/

África

37.

Asia

[n]

/ˈeɪʒə/

Ásia

38.

Argentina

[n]

/ˌɑɹdʒənˈtinə/

a country in southern South America, bordered by Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil, Uruguay, and the South Atlantic Ocean

39.

teamwork

[n]

/ˈtimˌwɝk/

trabalho em equipe

40.

Saudi Arabia

[n]

/ˈsaʊdi əˈreɪbiə/

Arábia Saudita

capítulo

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.

O futebol é um esporte popular jogado em todo o mundo. Também é chamado de futebol em muitos países. O futebol tem uma longa história e é amado por muitas pessoas.

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.

As pessoas têm jogado jogos com uma bola há milhares de anos. O futebol moderno começou na Inglaterra no século XIX. As primeiras regras oficiais do futebol foram feitas em 1863. Foi quando a Associação de Futebol foi formada na Inglaterra.

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.

O futebol é jogado em um campo grande. O campo tem entre 100 e 110 metros de comprimento e entre 64 e 75 metros de largura. Cada time tem 11 jogadores. O principal objetivo é chutar a bola para o gol do outro time. O time com mais gols vence o jogo. Os jogadores, exceto o goleiro, não podem usar as mãos ou os braços para tocar a bola.

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.

Um dos eventos de futebol mais famosos é a Copa do Mundo FIFA. Acontece a cada quatro anos. Equipes de muitos países competem para vencer a Copa do Mundo. A primeira Copa do Mundo foi realizada em 1930 no Uruguai. O Brasil venceu mais Copas do Mundo, com cinco títulos.

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.

O futebol é jogado e assistido por milhões de pessoas. É muito popular na Europa, América do Sul, África e Ásia. Alguns dos melhores jogadores de futebol da história são Pelé do Brasil, Diego Maradona da Argentina e Lionel Messi da Argentina.

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.

Jogar futebol é divertido e bom para a sua saúde. Ajuda você a se manter em forma e ensina trabalho em equipe. Muitas crianças começam a jogar futebol em uma idade jovem. Elas sonham em se tornar jogadores profissionais um dia.

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.

Curiosidade: O gol mais rápido da história do futebol foi marcado apenas 2,8 segundos após o início do jogo. Este incrível recorde foi estabelecido por Nawaf Al-Abed em uma partida na Arábia Saudita.

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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 football association was formed.

the fastest goal was scored.

the first world cup was held.

modern soccer began.

Match each fact with the correct number:

First World Cup year

Number of World Cups won by Brazil

Length of a soccer field

100-110m

1930

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.