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A1: Going to a World Cup Football Match

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Read an A1 match-day passage. Practice simple English for tickets, seats, kickoff, halftime, snacks, cheering, and leaving after a World Cup football match.

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Read an A1 Practice simple English for and leaving after a

Warm-Up Questions

Do you like
Where do you usually watch sports?
What do you like during a

Introduction

Read an A1 Practice simple English for and leaving after a

Warm-up: Do you like Where do you usually watch sports? What do you like during a

Reading

1. A Big 2026 Match Day

In 2026, the is in and the States. Many teams play many

Some watch in a Some watch in a with big music, food, and games.

In 2026, the is in and the States. Many teams play many Some watch in a Some watch in a with big music, food, and games.

Useful Phrases

The is today.
I have a
Let's watch the game.

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Where is the 2026 World Cup?

You can start like this: I think...

Simple ExplanationHelp

Grammar check: use "will" for a future moment. Say "The match will start soon."

Try: The match will start at seven.

2. Tickets, Gate, Row, and Seat

Before the check your Your shows the and

The line can be long. Go early.

at the Show your and go

Before the check your Your shows the and The line can be long. Go early. at the Show your and go

Useful Phrases

Where is B?
This is my
Is this free?
I am looking for my

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What does your ticket show?

You can start like this: I think...

Word quizChoose one

Where is the gate?

Choose the meaning.

3. Kickoff and the First Half

The players come onto the The

The starts the This is

In the first half, one team The other team

A may a Everyone and

The players come onto the The The starts the This is In the first half, one team The other team A may a Everyone and

Useful Phrases

The is starting.
Come on!
Great
That was close!

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What is kickoff?

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Word quizChoose one

I cheer for my team.

Choose the meaning.

4. Halftime Break

After the first half, there is a This is called

Many up. Some buy water, or a

Some go to the It is to one job and come back

After the first half, there is a This is called Many up. Some buy water, or a Some go to the It is to one job and come back

Useful Phrases

I need water.
Let's go before the line is long.
I will come back soon.
my please.

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What is halftime?

You can start like this: I think...

Word quizChoose one

Where is the restroom?

Choose the meaning.

5. The Second Half and Full Time

The second half starts. The can change

Maybe there is one more Maybe the is the same.

At the ends. take and leave

The second half starts. The can change Maybe there is one more Maybe the is the same. At the ends. take and leave

Useful Phrases

What is the
There are five minutes left.
The is over.
That was

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When does the match end?

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Word quizChoose one

What is the score?

Choose the meaning.

Scene 6

Conversation Role Play

Situation: Two friends go to a together.
Host job: Understand the situation, then practice the below.

At the stadium Role-play

Turn 1Friend A

We are here! Do you have your

Turn 2Friend B

Yes. My says B, 12, 8.

Turn 3Friend A

Great. The line is

Turn 4Friend B

I can the This is

Turn 5Friend A

will start soon. Let's find our

Turn 6Friend B

Good idea. After the first half, I need water.

Turn 7Friend A

Me too. At let's buy

Turn 8Friend B

And please my if I go to the

Turn 9Friend A

Of course. Come back

Turn 10Friend B

I will. Now, come on! Let's

Try it:

Practice once. Then change one

Your turn:

one Read your lines, then switch roles.

Change:

Change one then practice again.

Final Reflection

English can be simple and fun. You can talk about your your the a and the final

Short sentences are "I have a will start soon," "I need water," and "What is the

Useful Speaking Patterns

Where is ___?
What is the

Final Speaking Task

Situation

Two friends go to a together.

Turn 1Friend A

We are here! Do you have your

Turn 2Friend B

Yes. My says B, 12, 8.

Turn 3Friend A

Great. The line is

Turn 4Friend B

I can the This is

Turn 5Friend A

will start soon. Let's find our

Turn 6Friend B

Good idea. After the first half, I need water.

Turn 7Friend A

Me too. At let's buy

Turn 8Friend B

And please my if I go to the

Try it:

Role-play two friends at a

Your turn:

one Read your lines, then switch roles.

Change:

Change one then practice again.

Final Speaking Task

Practice Questions

Where is the 2026
What does your show?
What do do at
What do you do at
What do you say when your team

Useful Topic Vocabulary

Word	Simple Meaning	Flashcards
	a big world football tournament
	a sports game
	a large place for sports
	a public place for fans
	paper or phone proof to enter
	an entrance
	a line of seats
	the start of a football match
	the break in the middle
	the end of the match

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