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【题目】阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。

Football

Ancient Chinese, Roman and Egyptian writings help you know about games played by kicking a ball. We also know that in the twelfth century, in some English towns, on certain days of the year, hundreds of young men would kick a ball around the streets. Unluckily, fight often resulted. People were hurt and even killed. In 1314, such games were not allowed because they were too dangerous.

The game we now know as football developed in England in the early nineteenth century. Football was played in many schools and clubs as early as 1823. These schools and clubs often had different rules, but in 1863, the Football Association or FA was created, and standard rules were agreed for everyone to follow. These are the rules that many parts of the world use for football today. In 1871, a cup was given for the best English club, called the FA Cup. Football soon spread across the world.

In the United States and Canada, however, a different type of football game developed, where the football players could pick the ball up and carry it. The ball is also in a different shape. In American football there is also more violent contact (激烈交锋) between players, who have to wear special clothing to protect themselves.

Football is now certainly the most popular game on earth. Why is that? One reason may be that it’s a simple game. All we need is a ball, and a few things to mark the goals. It’s a more relaxed game which can be enjoyed by just a few people of any age, on any piece of ground or even in the street. Another reason may be that it allows people to show their special skills. Some footballers become very rich and famous, like David Beckham. For this reason, many young people dream of becoming football stars and getting very rich. Television too has made football more popular. Millions of people can watch international matches such as the World Cup, which is held every four years.

【1】What helps you know about games played by kicking a ball?

【2】Where did the football game develop in the early 19th century?

【3】When were the football standard rules made for everyone to follow?

【4】Why do American football players have to wear special clothing?

【5】Why is football now the most popular game on earth?

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】Ancient Chinese, Roman and Egyptian writings.

【2】In England.

【3】In 1863.

【4】To protect themselves (from the violent contact).

【5】One reason may be that it’s a simple game and another one may be that it allows people to show their special skills.

【解析】

本文介绍了足球发展的历史，以及世界杯足球每四年举办一次。

【1】细节理解题。题干问，什么能帮助你知道踢球的游戏？根据句子Ancient Chinese, Roman and Egyptian writings help you know about games played by kicking a ball. 可知，古汉语、罗马文字和埃及文字可以帮助你了解踢球的游戏。因此答案为Ancient Chinese, Roman and Egyptian writings.

【2】细节理解题。问题的意思是，十九世纪初足球赛在哪里发展？由句子The game we now know as football developed in England in the early nineteenth century. 可知，足球是在十九世纪初在英国发展起来的。故答案为In England.

【3】细节理解题。题干问，是什么时候让每个人都遵守足球标准的？由句子These schools and clubs often had different rules, but in 1863, the Football Association or FA was created, and standard rules were agreed for everyone to follow.可知，在1863，成立了足球协会，并制定了足球的标准规则，让每个人都遵守。故答案为In 1863.

【4】细节理解题。题干问的是，为什么美国的足球运动员必须穿特殊的服装？根据句子American football there is also more violent contact (激烈交锋) between players, who have to wear special clothing to protect themselves.可知，美国的足球运动员在踢球时，球员之间会有更多的激烈交锋，因此他们必须穿特殊的衣服来保护自己。因此答案为To protect themselves.

【5】细节理解题。题干的意思是，为什么足球现在是世界上最流行的运动？根据句子One reason may be that it’s a simple game.和句子Another reason may be that it allows people to show their special skills.可知，这是足球流行的原因。故答案为One reason may be that it’s a simple game and another one may be that it allows people to show their special skills.