Instructions
Read the passage below about football and then answer the questions that follow.
Football is a popular team sport played all around the world. In football, two teams compete to score goals by kicking a ball into the other team's net. Each team has 11 players, including a goalkeeper who tries to stop the ball from going into the net. The team that scores the most goals wins the game!
Football matches are played on a large grass field called a pitch. The game starts with a kick-off where one team kicks the ball to begin play. Players can use any part of their body except their arms and hands to control the ball. Only the goalkeeper can use their hands, but only inside the penalty area.
Football is exciting because it allows players to show their skills such as dribbling, passing, and shooting. Fans love to cheer for their favorite teams and players. Major tournaments like the World Cup are held every four years and bring together the best teams from different countries to compete for the title of world champion!
Now, answer the questions below:
1. How many players are there in a football team?
2. What is the area called where only the goalkeeper can use their hands?
3. What do teams try to do in a football game?
4. Why do fans love football?
5. How often is the World Cup held?