Sport Quiz

  • Football Saturday

    A1 Beginner

    It is football day! Join Andy and his friends for a Saturday morning in the park.

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  • Abby’s First Match

    A2 Elementary

    Abby goes to her first football match and discovers that the day is about more than the game.

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  • Why Football Brings People Together

    B1 Intermediate

    Explore why football means more than winning, and how it connects families, friends and communities around the world.

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  • A City United by Football

    B2 Upper Intermediate

    Discover how match day transforms a city, supports local businesses and creates a powerful sense of belonging.

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  • Has Modern Football Changed Forever?

    C1 Advanced

    Explore how technology, social media and modern analysis are changing football, and whether the heart of the game remains the same.

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  • The Beautiful Game

    C2 Proficient

    Explore why football still matters in a world shaped by technology, personalised entertainment and constant change.

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Ready for Football Day?

This reading activity is for A1 beginner-level English learners.

Put on your football boots and meet Leo! Read about his Saturday morning and his football match.

If you see a new word or phrase, look at Useful Language for a simple explanation.

Then start the quiz and see what you can remember. Good luck! ⚽

The Global Appeal of Football

Every Saturday morning, Andy wakes up before his alarm. There is only one reason. Today is football day.

After breakfast, he puts on his blue T-shirt, his shorts and his football boots. Then he walks to the park with his ball. His friends gather near the football pitch and say hello.

The game starts at ten o'clock. Andy usually plays in goal, but today he plays in defence. He runs, passes the ball and helps his team. Sometimes they score a goal. Sometimes they laugh when someone misses an easy chance. Everyone has fun.

After the match, the players sit together on the grass. They drink water and talk about the game. Andy's team wins, but that is not the most important thing.

As he walks home, Andy smiles. Next Saturday, they will all meet again.

Useful Language

wake up
To stop sleeping and become awake.

put on
To dress yourself by wearing clothes or shoes.

gather
To come together in one place.

pitch
The area where people play football.

say hello
To greet someone when you meet them.

defence
The part of the team that tries to stop the other team from scoring.

team
A group of people who play together.

score a goal
To get a goal during a football match.

have fun
To enjoy yourself.

match
A game between two teams.