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World Cup - the history
Check your understanding of the history text by answering the questions below
The first World Cup -
see the text
For each question, choose the one correct answer.
1:
When was the first World Cup played?
a
1928
b
1929
c
1930
d
1931
2:
Where was the first World Cup played?
a
Holland
b
Spain
c
Brazil
d
Uruguay
3:
Which of these statements about the first World Cup is
not
true?
a
Most of the teams came from South America.
b
The South American teams were the strongest.
c
All the matches were played in the same stadium.
d
The European teams did not play badly.
4:
What was the score after the first 45 minutes of the final?
a
Argentina 2 - 1 Uruguay
b
Argentina 1 - 2 Uruguay
c
Argentina 4 - 2 Uruguay
d
Argentina 2 - 4 Uruguay
5:
What is the best definition of the phrase "a game of two halves"?
a
A different ball should be used in each half of the match
b
Anything can happen in football
c
Players shouldn't argue with the referee
d
Each team should use its own ball for part of the match
Links:
BBC Sport Online World Cup site
British Council Football Culture
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