Football World Cup

Every few years, in a different country around the world, there's a

big sports competition. It's like the Olympics but only for one sport.
The most popular sport in the world! What do you know about the
history of the FIFA World Cup?
Men from 13 countries played in the first World Cup in Uruguay in 1930.
In the final game Uruguay beat Argentina and became the first World
Cup winners. Every four years since then there has been a Men's World
Cup. 32 countries played in the last men's competition in 2022.
The first official Women's World cup was held in China in 1991. 12
teams played and the United States beat Norway in the final. Every four
years since then there has been a Women's World Cup. Now 32
countries play in the Women's World Cup and in 2023 Spain beat
England to win the cup.
The first time people saw the World Cup on TV was in 1954 when
Switzerland held the competition. At least 3 billion people in countries all
over the world watched the 2022 Men's World Cup on TV!
Until 2002 the World Cup was always in a European or an American
country. South Korea and Japan held the first Asian World Cup. The first
African World Cup was in 2010, in South Africa.
Brazil is the most successful World Cup team in the men's competition.
They are the only team that has played in every tournament. So far they
have won it five times. Germany and Italy have both won four times.
Argentina has won it three times and France and Uruguay twice.
England and Spain have won it once.
The United States is the most successful team in the women's
tournament. They have won it four times and Germany has won it twice.
1. When and where was the first Men's World Cup held, and which two countries
played in the final game?

2. How often is the Men's World Cup held, and how many countries participated in
the most recent competition in 2022?

3. When and where was the first Women's World Cup held, and who won the final
game in 1991?

4. How frequently is the Women's World Cup held, and which two countries played in
the 2023 final, with Spain emerging as the winner?

5. In which year and country was the first time people saw the World Cup on TV, and
how many people watched the 2022 Men's World Cup on television?
6. Prior to 2002, where were the World Cup competitions typically held, and which
countries hosted the first Asian and African World Cups?

7. Which country holds the record for the most Men's World Cup victories, and how
many times have they won the tournament?

8. Name two other countries that have won the Men's World Cup four times each.

9. Who is the most successful team in the Women's World Cup, and how many times
have they won the tournament?

10. Can you list two other countries that have won the Women's World Cup more
than once?
1. The first Men's World Cup was held in Uruguay in 1930, and the final game was played
between Uruguay and Argentina.

2. The Men's World Cup is held every four years. In the most recent competition in 2022, 32
countries participated.

3. The first Women's World Cup was held in China in 1991, and the United States won the
final game against Norway.

4. The Women's World Cup is held every four years. In the 2023 final, Spain and England
were the two countries, with Spain emerging as the winner.

5. The first time people saw the World Cup on TV was in 1954 when Switzerland held the
competition. At least 3 billion people around the world watched the 2022 Men's World Cup
on TV.

6. Until 2002, the World Cup competitions were typically held in European or American
countries. South Korea and Japan hosted the first Asian World Cup, and the first African
World Cup was in 2010 in South Africa.

7. Brazil holds the record for the most Men's World Cup victories, having won the
tournament five times.

8. Two other countries that have won the Men's World Cup four times each are Germany
and Italy.

9. The most successful team in the Women's World Cup is the United States, having won it
four times.

10. Two other countries that have won the Women's World Cup more than once are
Germany (twice) and Norway (twice).
 A Fun Way to Spend Time
Do you enjoy watching movies? Movies are a great way to relax and have fun. They
can make you laugh, cry, or feel excited. Let's learn a bit more about films!

Movies are stories that come to life on a screen. They are made to entertain and tell
us different tales. There are many types of movies, such as action, comedy, drama,
and animation. Each type has its own special way of making us feel.

One popular type of movie is an action movie. Action movies are full of exciting
scenes, like car chases and fights. They often have strong heroes and villains. Do
you have a favorite action movie?

Comedy movies are another type that makes us laugh. They have funny characters
and situations. You might watch a comedy when you need a good laugh and want to
feel happy.

Drama movies, on the other hand, are more serious. They can tell stories about love,
friendship, or overcoming challenges. These movies make us think and feel different
emotions.

Have you ever watched an animated movie? Animated movies use special
technology to create characters that aren't real but still look and act like real people
or animals. These movies are often enjoyed by both children and adults.

When you watch a movie, you can go to a cinema or just stay at home. Many people
love going to the cinema because it's a big, dark room with a huge screen. It's like
being in another world for a little while.

If you prefer staying at home, you can watch movies on your computer, TV, or even
your phone. There are so many movies to choose from, and you can watch them
whenever you want.

So, whether you like action, comedy, drama, or animation, there's a movie for
everyone. Next time you're looking for something fun to do, consider watching a
movie and let the adventure begin!
QUESTIONS:
1. What is the main purpose of movies, according to the text?

2. Name three types of movies mentioned in the text.

3. How do action movies differ from other types of movies, according to the text?

4. Why might someone watch a comedy movie, according to the text?

5. How do drama movies make us feel, as mentioned in the text?

6. What is special about animated movies, according to the text?

7. Why do many people love going to the cinema, according to the text?

8. Where can you watch movies if you prefer staying at home?

9. How often are animated movies enjoyed, as mentioned in the text?

10. What is the message conveyed in the last paragraph of the text?
1. What is the main purpose of movies, according to the text?
- **Answer:** Movies are made to entertain and tell different tales.

2. Name three types of movies mentioned in the text.

- **Answer:** Action, comedy, and animation.

3. How do action movies differ from other types of movies, according to the
text?
- **Answer:** Action movies are full of exciting scenes, like car chases and fights,
often featuring strong heroes and villains.

4. Why might someone watch a comedy movie, according to the text?

- **Answer:** Comedy movies have funny characters and situations, providing a
good laugh and making people feel happy.

5. How do drama movies make us feel, as mentioned in the text?

- **Answer:** Drama movies make us think and feel different emotions by telling
stories about love, friendship, or overcoming challenges.

6. What is special about animated movies, according to the text?

- **Answer:** Animated movies use special technology to create characters that
aren't real but still look and act like real people or animals.

7. Why do many people love going to the cinema, according to the text?
- **Answer:** Many people love going to the cinema because it's a big, dark room
with a huge screen, creating an immersive experience like being in another world.

8. Where can you watch movies if you prefer staying at home?

- **Answer:** If you prefer staying at home, you can watch movies on your
computer, TV, or even your phone.

9. How often are animated movies enjoyed, as mentioned in the text?

- **Answer:** Animated movies are often enjoyed by both children and adults.

10. What is the message conveyed in the last paragraph of the text?
- **Answer:** There's a movie for everyone, and watching a movie is a fun way to
spend time, offering an adventure for those looking for something enjoyable to do.