2023 Women’s World Cup breaks new ground

admin 2023年11月23日

Beginner

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Pre-reading questions:

I will read each question. Then, please answer them.

講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。

Is soccer a popular sport in your country?
Have you heard of the Women’s World Cup?

Vocabulary:

I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me.

単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。

compete /kuhm-PEET/

[verb] – to take part in a race or competition
Athletes from different countries will compete in the Olympic Games.

progress /PROG-res/

[noun] – movement to an improved or more developed state, or to a forward position
The construction of the new building is making good progress, and it is expected to be completed on time.

arrangement /uh-REYNJ-muhnt/

[noun] – a plan for how something will happen
The couple made an arrangement to meet at the park for a picnic on Saturday.

champion /CHAM-pee-uhn /

[noun] – someone or something, especially a person or animal, that has beaten all other competitors in a competition
He worked hard and trained extensively to become the champion of the swimming competition.

tournament /TOOR-nuh-muhnt/

[noun] – a competition for teams or single players in which a series of games is played, and the winners of each game play against each other until only one winner is left
The basketball team traveled to the neighboring city to participate in a regional tournament.

Article reading:

Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

記事を音読しましょう。講師はあなたの発音とイントネーションを確認します。

The Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand was the ninth edition, and it introduced some important changes. Both countries co-hosted the matches in ten stadiums across nine cities. For the first time, 32 teams competed, including eight new teams like Haiti, the Republic of Ireland, and Zambia, adding excitement to the competition. A significant development was the historic payments awarded to participants. The prize money was increased to $110 million, nearly three times more than in 2019, and every player received compensation based on their team’s progress. These increased payments showed progress in recognizing and supporting female footballers. FIFA’s new payment model aimed for fairness and universality, with FIFPRO hoping for more progress in women’s professional football.

This Women’s World Cup was groundbreaking with its co-hosting arrangement and new teams. It provided football fans with an unforgettable event, and the world watched eagerly to see the next champion. This historic tournament captured the hearts of millions worldwide and showed the importance of women’s football on the global stage.

True or False:

Read the sentences and identify if they are true or false based on the article.

文章を読んで、記事に基づいて正誤を答えましょう。

The Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand was the eighth edition of the tournament.
Both Australia and New Zealand co-hosted the matches in ten stadiums across nine cities.
The 2023 Women’s World Cup featured 30 teams instead of 32, excluding new teams like Haiti, the Republic of Ireland, and Zambia.
The prize money for the Women’s World Cup was increased to $110 million, nearly three times more than in 2019, with every player receiving compensation based on their team’s progress.
FIFPRO did not support FIFA’s new payment model for the Women’s World Cup, expressing concerns about its fairness and universality.

Fill in the blanks:

Choose the correct word from the table then fill in the blanks.

適切な言葉を選んで空欄を埋めましょう。

compete

progress

arrangement

champion

tournament

With consistent practice, she has made significant ________ in learning to play the piano.
The team’s star player was instrumental in leading them to victory and becoming the ________ of the tournament.
The schools’ sports teams will _______ in a soccer tournament next week.
The chess __________ attracted players from different countries, each vying to be crowned the ultimate champion.
The event organizers finalized the ___________ for the conference, including the schedule and guest speakers.