SPORTS IN BRITISH SCHOOLS

Football is the most popular game in Britain. English people enjoy watching important matches at the stadium. People often shout and cheer for one side or the other when they watch important matches. Nearly every school has its football team and every boy in Britain knows much about important games. He can tell you the names of the players in most important teams. He has pictures of them and knows the results of many matches. For many pupils, sport ¡s a popular part of school life. If someone is in the team, he can usually spend a Sarturday or Sunday away from home. He plays in a lot of matches then. When a school team wins a match, the whole school will feel proud of their school team. The school will become welknown for being good at certain sports and the pupils of the school can play in national or international teams.

Question 16. What do British people do when they watch important matches?

•        A. They keep silent

•        B. They watch and argue

•        C. They eat chewing gums

•        D. They shout and cheer

Question 17. Which of the following sentences is TRUE according to the passage?

•        A. People in Britain enjoy watching important matches at the stadium.

•        B. People often fight when they watch important matches.

•        C. Every school does not have its football team.

•        D. Every boy in Britain doesn't know the names of all players.

Question 18. For many pupils in Britain, football is…………………….

•        A. an uninteresting game

•        B. an important part of school life

•        C. a unnecessary game

•        D. an unimportant thing in their school life

Question 19. What can a pupil đo if he is in the team?

•        A. He can take part in football club

•        B. He can play football all day

•        C. He can play in a lot of matches

•        D. He can play in international teams

Question 20. When a school team wins a match, the school will

•        A. spend a lot of money for the prizes

•        B. become famous for being good at football

•        C. get a lot of money

D. go far from school to play football

Read the following passage and choose the best answer.

 Football is very popular game in Britain. You can see that if you go to one of the important matches. Young and old people shout and cheer for one side or the other. Nearly every school has its football team and every boy in Britain knows much about the game. He can tell you names of the players in most important teams, he has pictures of them and knows the results of many matches.

   In Britain, the football season begins in the middle of August, usually on the second Saturday and ends on the last Saturday in April. At the beginning of the season, all the school football teams and the professional teams train very hard. They want to win their matches.

33. What is the most popular game in Britain?

34. What do young and old people do in matches?

35. What does nearly every school in Britain have?

36. What can every boy in Britain tell us?

A. He can tell you about the weather.

B. He can tell you manes of the players in most important teams.

C. He can tell you where the football matches take place.

D. He can tell you the names of the football players in their school.

37. When does the football season in Britain begin?

Football is the most popular game in Britain. You can see that if you go to one of the important matches. Young and old people shout and cheer for one side or the other. Nearly every school has its football team and every boy in Britain knows much about the game. He can tell you the names of the players in most important teams, he has a picture of them, the rank of football teams and knows the results of many matches.
In Britain the football season begins in the middle of August, usually on the second Saturday and ends on the last Saturday in April. At the beginning of the season all the school football teams and the professional teams train very hard. They want to win their matches.

1 The word "nearly" in the second sentence can be replaced by……… .

a. almost     b. little     c. a few     d. much

2 What is NOT mentioned in the passage?

a. important matches   b. training methods    c. football teams     d. football season

3 What is the main idea of the passage?

a. game   b. hobby    c. football      d. sport

Football is the most popular game in Britain. You can see that if you go to one of the important matches. Young and old people shout and cheer for one side or the other. Nearly every school has its football team and every boy in Britain knows much about the game. He can tell you the names of the players in most important teams, he has a picture of them, the rank of football teams and knows the results of many matches.
In Britain the football season begins in the middle of August, usually on the second Saturday and ends on the last Saturday in April. At the beginning of the season all the school football teams and the professional teams train very hard. They want to win their matches.

1 According to the passage, the football season in Britain lasts about ……….. .

a. 8 months    b. 9 months     c. 10 months     d. 11 months

2 What does NOT every boy in Britain know about football ?

a. rank of football teams

b. results of important matches

c. number of attendants

d. names of famous players

II. READING

*Part 1: Read the passage and decide if the statements are True (T) or False (F).

English is the most important in the world today. A very large number of people understand and use English in many countries of the world. Indeed English is a very useful language. If we speak English we can go to any place or country we like. We shall not find it hard to make people understand what we want to say. English also helps us to learn all kinds of subjects. Hundreds of books are published in English every day in many countries to teach people many useful things. The English language has, therefore, helped to spread ideas and knowledge to all the corners of the world. There is no subject that cannot be taught in English. As English is used so much everywhere in the world, it has helped to make the countries in the world friendlier. The leaders of the world use English to understand one another. The English language has also helped to spread better understanding and friendship among countries of the world. Lastly, a person who knows English is respected by people. It is for all these reasons that I want to learn English.

Football is the most game in Britain. You can see that if you go to (1)_______of the important matches. Young and old people shout and cheer(2)______one side or the other. Nearly every school(3)______its football team and every boy in Britain(4)______much about the game. He can tell you the name of the(5)_______in most important teams. He has a picture of (6)______and knows the results or many matches.

In Britain the football season(7)____in the middle of August, usually(8)_____the second Saturday and ends on the last Saturday in April. At the beginning of the (9)______all the school teams and prefessional teams(10)______very hard.They want to win their matches.

III. Read the passage carefully and complete it by filling in each of the spaces with ONE suitable work.

Football is the most popular game in Britain. You can see that if you go too (1).............. of the important matches. Young and old people shout and cheer (2)............ one side of the other. Nearly every school (3)................ its football team and every boy in Britain (4)............. much about games. He can tell ou the names of the (5)............... in most important teams. He has a picture of (6).................. and knows the results of many matches.

In Britain the football season (7)..................... in the middle of August, usually (8)..................... the second Saturday in August. At the beginning of the (9)............., all the school teams and the professional teams (10)................... very hard. They want to wn their matches.

NHANH NHA MỌI NGƯỜI.

Ex1: Read the passage carefully and complete it by filling in each of the spaces with ONE suitable word:

Football is the most popular game in Britain.You can see that if you go to ..... of the important matches. Young and old people shout and cheer ...... one side of the other. Nearly every school ...... its football team and every boy in Britain ...... much about games.He can tell you the mane of the ...... in most important teams. He has a picture of ...... and knows the results of many matches.

In Britain,the football season ...... in the middle of August,usually ...... the second Saturday in August.At the beginning of the ...... ,all the school teams and the professional teams ...... very hard. They want to win their matches.

HELP ME !!!!

 Read the following passage and write T (True) or F (False) for each statement.

London is the biggest city in Britain. More than 7 million people live and work there. It is one of the most important cities in the world. It is a centre for business and for tourism. London consists of three parts: The City of London, the Eas t End and the West End. In the City of London there are many banks, offices and Stocks Exchange. In the West End we can see many historical places, parks, shops and theatres. It is the world of rich people and money. The East End is the district where working people live and work. The Port of London is also there. You can have a very good time in this city. You can visit different cinemas, theatres and museums. The “Odeon” is one of the most famous cinemas of the country. The most famous museums are: The British Museum and the Tate Gallery. There are many shops in London. Oxford Street is London’s main shopping centre. People from all over the world buy clothes shoes, toys and souvenirs there. The street is more than a mile long. The best known departments are Selfridges and John Lewis. The largest park in London is Hyde Park with its Speaker’s Comer. Sit on the green grass and try England’s favourite food — fish and chips. 

1. There are lots of theatres, parks and historical places in the City of London.

2. The Port of London is in the East End of London.

3. Working people live and work in the West End of London.

4. The “Odeon” is a famous museum in London.

5. People go to Oxford Street to buy clothes and souvenirs. 6. People from all over the world don’t buy clothes, shoes, toys and souvenirs in London