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PRACTICE SEC3
Understanding of Texts and Reinvestment

Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow.
The History of Soccer
Soccer, also known as football in most countries, is the world's most popular sport. Its origins can be traced back
over 2,000 years to ancient civilizations such as China, Greece, Rome, and Japan, where different forms of the
game were played using a ball and feet. However, the modern form of soccer as we know it today was developed
in England during the mid-19th century.
In 1863, the Football Association (FA) was founded in England, creating standardized rules for the sport. This
marked the official birth of modern soccer. Before this, various regions played with their own local rules, which
often led to confusion when teams from different areas faced each other. The FA's rules helped unify the game,
and soon soccer began to spread beyond England’s borders.
As British traders, sailors, and soldiers travelled the world, they introduced soccer to other countries. By the early
20th century, soccer had become widely popular across Europe, South America, and beyond. In 1904, the
Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) was founded in Paris to govern the global game. FIFA
played a crucial role in organizing international competitions, the most famous of which is the World Cup. The
first FIFA World Cup took place in 1930 in Uruguay, with the host country emerging as the champion.
Over the years, soccer has grown into a global phenomenon. It is played professionally in nearly every country,
with millions of fans following their favourite teams and players. Major tournaments like the FIFA World Cup,
the UEFA Champions League, and domestic leagues such as the English Premier League, La Liga in Spain, and
Serie A in Italy attract huge audiences. Soccer’s simplicity, requiring just a ball and open space, has made it
accessible to people from all walks of life, further cementing its status as the world’s game.
Questions
1. Where can the origins of soccer be traced back to?

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The origin of soccer can be traced back to China, Greece, Rome and Japan.
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2. Where did modern soccer develop?
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The modern soccer has been develop in England.
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3. What year was the Football Association (FA) founded?
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In 1863 the FA was founded.
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4. Why was the creation of the FA important for soccer?
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Because they created standardized rules for the sport.
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5. How did soccer spread beyond England?
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They unify the games.
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6. When was FIFA founded, and why?
In 1904, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) was founded in Paris to govern
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the global game
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7. Which country hosted and won the first FIFA World Cup?
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Uruguay won and hosted the first fifa world cup.
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8. Why is soccer accessible to people from all walks of life?
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Because soccer is just requiring a ball and open space to play.
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9. What are some of the major soccer tournaments held around the world?
FIFA World Cup, the UEFA Champions League, and domestic leagues such as the English Premier
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League, La Liga in Spain, and Serie A in Italy attract huge audiences.
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10. What role has soccer played in modern global culture?

Soccer is very important because it's a way of bringing people from different backgrounds and
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cultures together
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PRACTICE SEC3

Understanding of Texts and Reinvestment

1. Where can the origins of soccer be traced back to?

2. Where did modern soccer develop?

3. What year was the Football Association (FA) founded?

5. How did soccer spread beyond England?

6. When was FIFA founded, and why?

8. Why is soccer accessible to people from all walks of life?

10. What role has soccer played in modern global culture?

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