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BBC Learning English - The Storytellers - Football match

BBC Learning English – The Storytellers – Football match

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Warm-up Questions

When you hear the title “Football match,” what do you think will happen in the story?
What kinds of problems can happen during a school football match?
Who do you think the “storytellers” might talk about in this episode?

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BBC Learning English – The Storytellers – Football match

Joe gets a chance to play (00:00 – 01:59)

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1. Why did Joe think he never got chosen for the school team?

He didn’t like playing with friends.
He didn’t have football boots.
He was small for his age.
He was often late for practice.

2. What does Mr Burton ask Joe?

If he wants to train after school every day.
If he wants to be the referee.
If he would like to play for the school team this weekend.
If he can bring his sister to the match.

3. Why is there a problem with Joe playing this weekend?

Mum and Dad are away and Joe will stay with Gran.
Joe forgot to sign up for the team.
The match is cancelled.
Joe is ill.

BBC Learning English – The Storytellers – Football match

The match starts and Joe is treated badly (01:59 – 03:44)

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1. What does Joe do because he feels nervous at breakfast?

He tells Gran he doesn’t want to play.
He runs to the park early.
He argues with Bella.
He gives some of his toast to Selby.

2. What happens when Joe is about to pass the ball?

He slips on the grass.
Finn takes the ball from him.
A big boy from the other team crashes into him.
A dog runs onto the pitch.

3. How does the referee explain the trip later in the match?

He shows a yellow card.
He says it was an accident.
He sends Joe off the pitch.
He stops the match immediately.

BBC Learning English – The Storytellers – Football match

Bella speaks up and Joe succeeds (03:44 – 04:57)

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1. What does the referee tell Gran after Selby barks?

To keep Bella closer to the pitch.
To take Joe home right away.
To move to the other side of the park.
To control the dog or he will ask her to leave.

2. What does Bella say to the boy who tripped Joe?

“You should leave the match.”
“Please say sorry to my brother.”
“Don’t you dare trip up my brother.”
“My brother will beat you.”

3. What happens after the bigger boy stops bothering Joe?

Bella becomes the referee.
Gran takes Selby for a walk.
Joe scores a goal.
Joe leaves the match.

BBC Learning English – The Storytellers – Football match

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1. What is a main theme of this story?

Learning to swim
Standing up to unfair behaviour
Travelling to a new country
Saving money for a new bike

2. Why does the bullying continue for a while in the match?

The coach tells the big boy to do it.
Finn asks Joe to stay quiet.
The referee often doesn’t notice what happens.
Joe doesn’t want to play football anymore.

3. How do most people react when Bella speaks up?

They tell Bella to stop watching football.
They agree with Bella and support her.
They ignore the situation.
They laugh at Joe.

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

BBC Learning English – The Storytellers – Football match

Have you ever seen someone being unfair in a game or sport? What happened?
Do you think Bella did the right thing by running onto the pitch? Why or why not?
What could the referee or coach do to prevent bullying in matches?
Would you like to play on a school team? Why or why not?

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