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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/

populär

sport

[n]

/spɔːrt/

sport

play

[v]

/pleɪ/

spela

watch

[v]

/wɑːtʃ/

titta på

FIFA World Cup

[n]

/fˈiːfə wˈɜːld kˈʌp/

FIFA World Cup

hold

[v]

/hoʊld/

anordna

football

[n]

/ˈfʊtˌbɔl/

fotboll

country

[n]

/ˈkʌntri/

land

10.

history

[n]

/ˈhɪstɚi/ , /ˈhɪstri/

historia

11.

compete

[v]

/kəmˈpit/

tävla

12.

thousand

[num]

/ˈθaʊzənd/

tusen

13.

modern

[adj]

/ˈmɑdɚn/

modern

14.

England

[n]

/ˈɪŋɡɫənd/

England

15.

century

[n]

/ˈsɛnʧəri/

århundrade

16.

official

[adj]

/əˈfɪʃəl/

officiell

17.

rule

[n]

/ruːl/

regel

18.

association

[n]

/əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/, /əˌsoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/

förening

19.

form

[v]

/ˈfɔɹm/

bildas

20.

player

[n]

/ˈpleɪɚ/

spelare

21.

main

[adj]

/ˈmeɪn/

huvud

22.

goal

[n]

/ɡoʊl/

mål

23.

goal

[n]

/ɡoʊl/

mål

24.

kick

[v]

/kɪk/

sparka

25.

team

[n]

/ˈtim/

lag

26.

win

[v]

/wɪn/

vinna

27.

except

[prep]

/ɪkˈsɛpt/

förutom

28.

goalkeeper

[n]

/ˈɡoʊlˌkiːpɚ/

målvakt

29.

famous

[adj]

/ˈfeɪməs/

känd

30.

event

[n]

/ɪˈvɛnt/

händelse

31.

uruguay

[n]

/ˈjɝəˌɡwaɪ/, /ˈjɝəˌɡweɪ/

Uruguay

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/

miljon

34.

Europe

[n]

/ˈjʊrəp/

Europa

35.

South America

[n]

/sˈaʊθ ɐmˈɛɹɪkə/

Sydamerika

36.

Africa

[n]

/ˈæfrɪkə/

Afrika

37.

Asia

[n]

/ˈeɪʒə/

Asien

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/

lagarbete

40.

Saudi Arabia

[n]

/ˈsaʊdi əˈreɪbiə/

Saudiarabien

kapitel

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.

Fotboll är en populär sport som spelas över hela världen. Det kallas också fotboll i många länder. Fotboll har en lång historia och älskas av många människor.

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.

Människor har spelat spel med en boll i tusentals år. Modern fotboll började i England på 1800-talet. De första officiella fotbollsreglerna gjordes 1863. Det var då Football Association bildades i England.

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.

Fotboll spelas på en stor plan. Planen är 100 till 110 meter lång och 64 till 75 meter bred. Varje lag har 11 spelare. Huvudmålet är att sparka bollen i det andra lagets mål. Laget med flest mål vinner matchen. Spelare, utom målvakten, får inte använda sina händer eller armar för att röra bollen.

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.

En av de mest kända fotbollsevenemangen är FIFA World Cup. Det händer var fjärde år. Lag från många länder tävlar för att vinna World Cup. Den första World Cup hölls 1930 i Uruguay. Brasilien har vunnit flest World Cups, med fem titlar.

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.

Fotboll spelas och tittas på av miljoner människor. Den är mycket populär i Europa, Sydamerika, Afrika och Asien. Några av de bästa fotbollsspelarna i historien är Pelé från Brasilien, Diego Maradona från Argentina och Lionel Messi från 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.

Fotboll är roligt att spela och bra för din hälsa. Det hjälper dig att hålla dig i form och lär ut lagarbete. Många barn börjar spela fotboll i ung ålder. De drömmer om att en dag bli professionella spelare.

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.

Kul fakta: Det snabbaste målet i fotbollens historia gjordes bara 2,8 sekunder efter att matchen börjat. Detta fantastiska rekord sattes av Nawaf Al-Abed i en match i Saudiarabien.

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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 first world cup was held.

modern soccer began.

the football association was formed.

the fastest goal was scored.

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.