Students’ Pack

PİRİ REİS UNIVERSITY

LISTENING & SPEAKING
NOTE-TAKING MATERIAL 1

Pre-listening

PART A
Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. Use each word in the correct form
once.

competition kick popularity host weigh

participation replica fame trophy solid

1. His talents and determination soon brought him great ________ , especially among the
peers.
2. Tom ________ a ball with his left foot, but writes with his right hand.
3. In 2020, Tokyo will become the fifth city (and the first in Asia) to ________ the
Summer Olympic Games more than once.
4. The volleyball Olympic tournament was originally a simple ________, all teams
played against each other team and then were ranked by wins.
5. Pelé’s international________ and athletic performance helped American soccer enter
mainstream where it continues to flourish.
6. Players whose teams do not win a ________ will still get a medal for taking in the
tournament.
7. Students will be graded out of 30% for their ________ in class.
8. The current ________ silver NBA trophy, designed in 1984, is more than 6.5 kg.
9. A new born baby ________ about 7 pounds 8 ounces (3,400 grams).
10. This model of the ship is an exact ________ of the original one.

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 Students’ Pack

PİRİ REİS UNIVERSITY

LISTENING & SPEAKING
NOTE-TAKING MATERIAL 1
Name & Surname:
Class:
You are going to hear a lecture about World Cup TWICE. During the listening, take
notes in the space provided. At the end of the talk, use your notes to answer the
questions.

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PART B
Read the statements and circle T (TRUE) or F (FALSE). Correct the false ones.
1. People in ancient China played a game similar to soccer. T F
__________________________________________________________.
2. Great Britain started the organization FIFA. T F
__________________________________________________________.
3. The first World Cup was in 1950. T F
__________________________________________________________.
4. The winner of the World Cup keeps the gold trophy for four years. T F
__________________________________________________________.
5. There were no World Cup games during World War II. T F
__________________________________________________________.

PART C
Circle the correct answers.
1. What is the main idea?
a) The World Cup is an international soccer competition.
b) The World Cup is the name of an international soccer team.
c) The World Cup is an international soccer organization.
d) The World Cup is held in different countries.

2. When did soccer become an Olympic game?

a) In 1739 c) In 1904
b) In 1900 d) In 1908

3. Who hosted the first World Cup?

a) France c) Argentina
b) Uruguay d) Yugoslavia

4. Why is the trophy called World Cup?

a) Because it is solid gold. d) Because it is not a copy of the
b) Because it weighs about six kilos. original
c) Because most trophies are like big
cups.

5. After World War II, the competition started again in______________.

a) 1915 c) 1954
b) 1955 d) 1950

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6. What was special about the 2002 World Cup?
a) It was the first one hosted in Asia.
b) China and North Korea were the host countries.
c) Brazil was defeated by Turkey.
d) Cameroon beat Argentina.

7. Between 1930 and 2006, there were seven different winners: ________
a) Uruguay, Italy, Germany, England, Portugal, Argentina, and Greece.
b) Uruguay, Italy, Germany, Brazil, England, Argentina, and France.
c) Uruguay, Italy, Germany, Brazil, Scotland, Czechoslovakia, and France.
d) Uruguay, Italy, Germany, Brazil, Holland, Argentina, and Spain.

8. What is special about Gerd Müller, the German player?

a) He was the oldest player in World Cup history.
b) He was the top scorer in World Cup history.
c) He made the fastest goal in World Cup history.
d) He made the most goals in 1954.

9. Who holds the record for the oldest footballer in the competition?
a) Jules Rimet of France
b) Pelé of Brazil
c) Hakan Şükür of Turkey
d) Roger Milla of Cameroon

10. Which of the following can be said about the World Cup competition?
a) The event has lost popularity over the years because there aren’t good players
anymore.
b) Germany and Italy are the most successful countries in World Cup games, with
three wins each.
c) Over the years, there have been many exciting moments in the games, which
surprise us.
d) Asia will not host the World Cup ever again because of time differences between
the countries.

PART D

The 2018 FIFA WORLD CUP will be held in Russia. Would you like to be there to
follow the games? What would you do if the team you support was successful
/unsuccessful? Explain briefly in at least 30 words.

_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

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 Instructor’s Pack

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LISTENING & SPEAKING
NOTE-TAKING MATERIAL 1

ANSWER KEY
PART A

Fill in the blanks with the words from the box. Use each word once.
competition kick popularity host weigh
participation replica fame trophy solid

1. His talents and determination soon brought him great popularity, especially among the
peers.
2. Tom kicks a ball with his left foot, but writes with his right hand.
3. In 2020, Tokyo will become the fifth city (and the first in Asia) to host the Summer
Olympic Games more than once.
4. The volleyball Olympic tournament was originally a simple competition, all teams
played against each other team and then were ranked by wins.
5. Pelé’s international fame and athletic performance helped American soccer enter
mainstream where it continues to flourish.
6. Players whose teams do not win a trophy will still get a medal for taking in the
tournament.
7. Students will be graded out of 30% for their participation in class.
8. The current solid silver NBA trophy, designed in 1984, is more than 6.5 kg.
9. A new born baby weighs about 7 pounds 8 ounces (3,400 grams).
10. This model of the ship is an exact replica of the original one.
PART B
Is the statement T (TRUE) or F (False)? Circle your answer. Correct the false
statements.
1. People in ancient China played a game similar to soccer. T F
__________________________________________________
2. Great Britain started the organization FIFA. T F
A group of French soccer fans did___________________________
3. The first World Cup was in 1950. T F
It was in 1930___________________________________________
4. The winner of the World Cup keeps the gold trophy for four years. T F
_______________________________________________________
5. There were no World Cup games during World War II. T F
_______________________________________________________

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PART C
Circle the correct answers
1. What is the main idea?
a) The World Cup is an international soccer competition.
b) The World Cup is the name of an international soccer team.
c) The World Cup is an international soccer organization.
d) The World Cup is held in different countries.

2. When did soccer become an Olympic game?

a) In 1739 c) In 1904
b) In 1900 d) In 1908

3. Who hosted the first World Cup?

a) France c) Argentina
b) Uruguay d) Yugoslavia

4. Why is the trophy called World Cup?

a) Because it is solid gold.
b) Because it weighs about six kilos.
c) Because most trophies are like big cups.
d) Because it is not a copy of the original

5. After World War II, the competition started again in______________.

a) 1915 c) 1954
b) 1955 d) 1950

6. What was special about the 2002 World Cup?

a) It was the first one hosted in Asia
b) China and North Korea were the host countries
c) Brazil was defeated by Turkey
d) Cameroon beat Argentina

7. Between 1930 and 2006, there were seven different winners: ________
a) Uruguay, Italy, Germany, England, Portugal, Argentina, and Greece
b) Uruguay, Italy, Germany, Brazil, England Argentina, and France
c) Uruguay, Italy, Germany, Brazil, Scotland, Czechoslovakia, and France
d) Uruguay, Italy, Germany, Brazil, Holland, Argentina, and Spain

8. What is special about Gerd Müller, the German player?

a) He was the oldest player in World Cup history.
b) He was the top scorer in World Cup history
c) He made the fastest goal in World Cup history
d) He made the most goals in 1954

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9. Who holds the record for the oldest footballer in the competition?
a) Jules Rimet of France
b) Pelé of Brazil
c) Hakan Şükür of Turkey
d) Roger Milla of Cameroon

10. Which of the following can be said about the World Cup competition?
a) The event has lost popularity over the years because there aren’t good players
anymore.
b) Germany and Italy are the most successful countries in World Cup games, with
three wins each.
c) Over the years, there have been many exciting moments in the games, which
surprise us.
d) Asia will not host the World Cup ever again because of time differences between
the countries.

PART D

The 2018 FIFA WORLD CUP will be held in Russia. Would you like to be there to
follow the games? What would you do if the team you support was successful
/unsuccessful? Explain briefly in at least 30 words.
Students’ own answers.