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chu. The spin we know today originated from Britain. Today, more than 120 million
Football, or soccer in the U.S, dates back to 2500 B.C with the Chinese game
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players over the globe participate in the game, making soccer the world's spirit.
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your team; their win is your victory, and their loss is your defeat. Or maybe it is the games
So, why is soccer so popular? Maybe it's the feeling that the team on the field is
international quality. In countries like France, England, Spain, Brazil, major teams have
players from many different nations, and these clubs now have fans all over the world. Or
perhaps it's the promise of
including Cameroon's Samuel Eto'o and Portugal's Cristiano Rolnado, come from poor
of great wealth. A number of professional soccer players,
families, today, both of these players make millions of euros every year.
However, ultimate; the main reason for its universal appeal may be this: It's a simple
game - It can be played anywhere with anything - a ball, a can or even some bags tied
together. And any one can play it.
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In the mid-1800s, European colonists brought the game to Africa. Early matches
were first played in the Soulh African cities of Cape Town in 1862: Today, some of the
game's best players come trom African nations and all over the continent, thousands of
soccer academics now recruit boys from poorer cities and towns to play the game. Their
dream is to join a national team or one of the big clubs in Europe someday. For some, the
dream comes true, but for most, it doesn't.
36. What is the main topic of the passage?
A. How African soccer began
C. The history of soccer
B. The popularity of soccer
D. Soccer clubs
37. According to the pasage, where did the sport football or soccer that we know today originate
from?
B. America
A)
Britain
D. China
C. Portugal
38. In the second paragraph, which of these is NOT given as a possible reason for soccer's
popularity?
A. Well-known players from many different countries
B. The possibility of earning more money
C. The team spirit among players
D. The number of soccer games shown on TV
39. What does the author mean by "It's a simple game" in paragraph 3?
A. You need to have the ability to play soccer well.
B. The rules are not difficult for people to understand.
C. You can play it anywhere with anything.