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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.

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.

Futbol, dünyanın her yerinde oynanan popüler bir spordur. Birçok ülkede futbol olarak da adlandırılır. Futbolun uzun bir tarihi vardır ve birçok insan tarafından sevilir.

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.

İnsanlar binlerce yıldır bir topla oyunlar oynamaktadır. Modern futbol 19. yüzyılda İngiltere'de başladı. Futbolun ilk resmi kuralları 1863'te yapıldı. İngiltere'de Futbol Federasyonu'nun kurulduğu zaman buydu.

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.

Futbol büyük bir sahada oynanır. Saha 100 ila 110 metre uzunluğunda ve 64 ila 75 metre genişliğindedir. Her takımın 11 oyuncusu vardır. Ana hedef, topu diğer takımın kalesine atmaktır. En çok gol atan takım maçı kazanır. Kaleci hariç oyuncular topa elleri veya kolları ile dokunamaz.

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 ünlü futbol etkinliklerinden biri FIFA Dünya Kupası'dır. Dört yılda bir gerçekleşir. Birçok ülkeden takımlar Dünya Kupası'nı kazanmak için yarışır. İlk Dünya Kupası 1930'da Uruguay'da düzenlendi. Brezilya, beş şampiyonlukla en çok Dünya Kupası kazanan ülkedir.

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.

Futbol milyonlarca insan tarafından oynanır ve izlenir. Avrupa, Güney Amerika, Afrika ve Asya'da çok popülerdir. Tarihteki en iyi futbolculardan bazıları Brezilya'dan Pelé, Arjantin'den Diego Maradona ve Arjantin'den Lionel Messi'dir.

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.

Futbol oynamak eğlencelidir ve sağlığınız için iyidir. Formda kalmanıza yardımcı olur ve takım çalışmasını öğretir. Birçok çocuk küçük yaşta futbol oynamaya başlar. Bir gün profesyonel oyuncu olmayı hayal ederler.

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.

İlginç bilgi: Futbol tarihindeki en hızlı gol, maç başladıktan sadece 2,8 saniye sonra atıldı. Bu inanılmaz rekor, Suudi Arabistan'da bir maçta Nawaf Al-Abed tarafından kırıldı.

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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.

the football association was formed.

the fastest goal was scored.

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.