Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pele, is considered the best player of all time. Pele was born on October 21st, 1940 in the countryside of Bazil.  Pele 's father was a professional player and taught Pele how to play football when he was very young.

Pele started his career at the age of 15 when he started playing for Santos Football Club. In 1958, Pele won the World Cup for the first time at the age of 17. It was the first time the World Cup was broadcast on television. People all over the world have watched Pele play Cheong and cheering.

Pele won three World Cup and scored 1281 goals in 22 years. In 1999, he was voted the football player of the Century. Pele is the national hero of Brazil. During his career, he became well-known around  the world as "The King of Football."

 Read again and answer the questions.

1. Where was Pele born ?

2. Why do people call him : The King ò football?

3. When did he become Football Player of the Century ?

4. How many goals đi he score in total?

5. Is he a professional Football Player?

The World Cup Finals of the 21^st century were (1) _______________ jointly by Japan and South Korea in June 2002. In the final (2) _____________ in Yokohama, two goals from Ronaldo secured the World Cup for Brazil. Ranldo (3) _________________ his reputation as the world's best striker by winning the Golden Boot award for the tournamen's leading scorer with eight goals.

It is the fifth (4) ______________ Brazil has won football's ultimate prize and become the most successful (5) ___________ in the history of the competition

V.Read and then answer the questions

Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pelé, is widely regarded as the best football player of all time. Pelé was born on October 21st, 1940 in the countryside of Brazil. Pelé’s father was a professional football player and taught Pelé how to play at a very young age.

Pelé began his career at the age of 15 when he started playing for Santos Football Club. In 1958, at the age of 17, Pelé won his first World Cup. It was the first time the World Cup was shown on TV. People around the world watched Pelé play and cheered.

Pelé won three World Cups and scored 1,281 goals in his 22-year career. In 1999, he was voted Football Player of the Century. Pelé is a national hero in Brazil. During his career he became well-known around the world as ’The King of Football’.

1.When was Pelé born?

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2.Why do people call him ‘The King of Football’?

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3.When did he become Football Player of the Century?

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4.How many goals did he score in total?

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5.Is he regarded as the best football player of all time?

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V.read the following passage and choose the suitable word to fill in each blank

The world cup finals of the 21st century were......jointly by japan and south korea in june 2002.in the final........in yokohama,2 goals from ronaldo secured the world cup for brazil.ronaldo.....his reputation as the words best striker by winning the golden boot award for the tournaments leading scorer with 8 goals.

It is the fifth......brazil has won football ultimate prize and become the most successful......in the history of the competition.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the question.

David Beckham is an English footballer who has played for Manchester United and Real Madrid, as well as representing his country 100 times. He moved to the Los Angeles Galaxy in 2007 to increase the profile of football in America. He married Spice Girl Victoria Beckham and has become a worldwide celebrity, an advertising brand and a fashion icon. Beckham was born in London in 1975. His parents were fanatical Manchester United supporters. His talent was obvious from an early age and he signed with Manchester United on his fourteenth birthday. He helped the youth team win several trophies and made his first team debut in 1995. He helped his team achieve considerable success in his eleven seasons with them.

Beckham has been runner-up twice as world football's best player. He won many trophies  with Manchester United, including the Champions League, and won a league title with Real Madrid. He also captained his club and country. He was famously sent off in a match against Argentina in the 1998 World Cup. In 2003, Beckham received an honour for services to football from Britain's Queen.

Beckham has many interests off the soccer pitch and is rarely out of the headlines, especially concerning his marriage and children. He has established football academies in Los Angeles and London. In 2006 he was named a judge for the British Book Awards. He lives near Tom Cruise and the two are best buddies. Beckham is also a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador.

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When did Beckham receive the royal award for his contribution to football?

A. In 1995

B. In 1998

C. In 2003

D.In 2006

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the question.

David Beckham is an English footballer who has played for Manchester United and Real Madrid, as well as representing his country 100 times. He moved to the Los Angeles Galaxy in 2007 to increase the profile of football in America. He married Spice Girl Victoria Beckham and has become a worldwide celebrity, an advertising brand and a fashion icon. Beckham was born in London in 1975. His parents were fanatical Manchester United supporters. His talent was obvious from an early age and he signed with Manchester United on his fourteenth birthday. He helped the youth team win several trophies and made his first team debut in 1995. He helped his team achieve considerable success in his eleven seasons with them.

Beckham has been runner-up twice as world football's best player. He won many trophies  with Manchester United, including the Champions League, and won a league title with Real Madrid. He also captained his club and country. He was famously sent off in a match against Argentina in the 1998 World Cup. In 2003, Beckham received an honour for services to football from Britain's Queen.

Beckham has many interests off the soccer pitch and is rarely out of the headlines, especially concerning his marriage and children. He has established football academies in Los Angeles and London. In 2006 he was named a judge for the British Book Awards. He lives near Tom Cruise and the two are best buddies. Beckham is also a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador.

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What is the main idea of the passage?

A. The life and career of David Beckham 

B. Beckham's family background 

C. Beckham's life before and after getting married 

D. Beckham's marriage with a Spice Girl's member

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the question.

David Beckham is an English footballer who has played for Manchester United and Real Madrid, as well as representing his country 100 times. He moved to the Los Angeles Galaxy in 2007 to increase the profile of football in America. He married Spice Girl Victoria Beckham and has become a worldwide celebrity, an advertising brand and a fashion icon. Beckham was born in London in 1975. His parents were fanatical Manchester United supporters. His talent was obvious from an early age and he signed with Manchester United on his fourteenth birthday. He helped the youth team win several trophies and made his first team debut in 1995. He helped his team achieve considerable success in his eleven seasons with them.

Beckham has been runner-up twice as world football's best player. He won many trophies  with Manchester United, including the Champions League, and won a league title with Real Madrid. He also captained his club and country. He was famously sent off in a match against Argentina in the 1998 World Cup. In 2003, Beckham received an honour for services to football from Britain's Queen.

Beckham has many interests off the soccer pitch and is rarely out of the headlines, especially concerning his marriage and children. He has established football academies in Los Angeles and London. In 2006 he was named a judge for the British Book Awards. He lives near Tom Cruise and the two are best buddies. Beckham is also a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador.

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According to the passage, Beckham has played 100 times for ______.

A. Real Madrid

B. Manchester United 

C. the national team of America

D. The national team of England

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the question.

David Beckham is an English footballer who has played for Manchester United and Real Madrid, as well as representing his country 100 times. He moved to the Los Angeles Galaxy in 2007 to increase the profile of football in America. He married Spice Girl Victoria Beckham and has become a worldwide celebrity, an advertising brand and a fashion icon. Beckham was born in London in 1975. His parents were fanatical Manchester United supporters. His talent was obvious from an early age and he signed with Manchester United on his fourteenth birthday. He helped the youth team win several trophies and made his first team debut in 1995. He helped his team achieve considerable success in his eleven seasons with them.

Beckham has been runner-up twice as world football's best player. He won many trophies  with Manchester United, including the Champions League, and won a league title with Real Madrid. He also captained his club and country. He was famously sent off in a match against Argentina in the 1998 World Cup. In 2003, Beckham received an honour for services to football from Britain's Queen.

Beckham has many interests off the soccer pitch and is rarely out of the headlines, especially concerning his marriage and children. He has established football academies in Los Angeles and London. In 2006 he was named a judge for the British Book Awards. He lives near Tom Cruise and the two are best buddies. Beckham is also a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador.

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Which of the following is NOT mentioned about Beckham?

A. He contributed to the success of the youth team of the Manchester United. 

B. He made England lose the match against Argentina in the 1998 World Cup. 

C. He was voted one of the best football players of the world more than once, 

D. Some of BecAam's interests are not related to football.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the question.

David Beckham is an English footballer who has played for Manchester United and Real Madrid, as well as representing his country 100 times. He moved to the Los Angeles Galaxy in 2007 to increase the profile of football in America. He married Spice Girl Victoria Beckham and has become a worldwide celebrity, an advertising brand and a fashion icon. Beckham was born in London in 1975. His parents were fanatical Manchester United supporters. His talent was obvious from an early age and he signed with Manchester United on his fourteenth birthday. He helped the youth team win several trophies and made his first team debut in 1995. He helped his team achieve considerable success in his eleven seasons with them.

Beckham has been runner-up twice as world football's best player. He won many trophies  with Manchester United, including the Champions League, and won a league title with Real Madrid. He also captained his club and country. He was famously sent off in a match against Argentina in the 1998 World Cup. In 2003, Beckham received an honour for services to football from Britain's Queen.

Beckham has many interests off the soccer pitch and is rarely out of the headlines, especially concerning his marriage and children. He has established football academies in Los Angeles and London. In 2006 he was named a judge for the British Book Awards. He lives near Tom Cruise and the two are best buddies. Beckham is also a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador.

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The word 'fanatical" is closest in meaning to  ______.

A. inspired

B. enthusiastic

C. realistic

D. idealistic