England’s national soccer team secures Euro 2024 spot with stunning victory over Italy

admin 2023年12月10日

Vocabulary:

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accomplish /uh-KOM-plish/

[verb] – to successfully complete a task or achieve a goal
England’s national soccer team worked hard to accomplish their dream of qualifying for Euro 2024.

feat /feet/

[noun ] – an impressive or remarkable achievement, typically requiring skill or effort
Climbing Mount Everest is considered a challenging feat for any mountaineer.

prestigious /pre-STIJ-uhs/

[adjective] – having a high reputation or being respected and admired because of excellence or importance
Attending a prestigious university can open up many opportunities for your future.

consistent /kuhn-SIS-tuhnt /

[adjective] – acting or done in the same way over time, not changing in behavior or performance.
To improve in a sport, you need to be consistent in your practice and training.

aspire to /uh-SPAHYUHR/

[phrasal verb] – to have a strong desire or ambition to achieve something great
Many students aspire to excel in their studies and achieve their career goals.

Article reading:

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England’s national soccer team has accomplished a remarkable feat by securing a spot in the prestigious Euro 2024 tournament set to take place in Germany. Their journey to qualification was nothing short of impressive, and they recently faced the defending champions, Italy, in a critical match, where they emerged victorious with a score of 3-1. This win not only added to their confidence but also secured their berth in the tournament with two games still left to play. The team’s stellar performance in the qualifying matches has been consistent, as they’ve lost only one game in the past 24 years. The group they were drawn into appeared challenging on paper, with Italy, the reigning champions, being the headlining opponent. However, England managed to triumph in five games, draw one, and, remarkably, not lose a single match in their qualifying campaign.

Gareth Southgate, the team’s coach, oozes confidence in their abilities and aspires to make England a top-seeded team. Their recent victory over Italy at Wembley Stadium is proof of their potential, despite early setbacks. Key players like Harry Kane and Marcus Rashford demonstrated their prowess by scoring crucial goals. The rise of young talent, like Jude Bellingham, has greatly influenced the team’s performance. Bellingham won a penalty and assisted a goal for Rashford, showcasing England’s diverse talent. The team is eager for the upcoming Euros, aiming not just to participate but to excel in Euro 2024. With their strong history and consistency, this dream could become a reality.

Discussion Questions:

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Have you ever followed the journey of a sports team in a tournament as closely as England’s national soccer team in Euro 2024? If so, what was your experience like? If not, would you consider doing so for a future tournament?
Do you think watching a team’s impressive performance, like England’s, can boost your interest in soccer or other sports? If so, how did it impact your perspective? If not, why do you think some people are more passionate about sports than others?
Do you agree that England’s victory over Italy in the critical match is a testament to their potential to become a top-seeded team?
What factors do you think contribute to a sports team’s long-term success, as exemplified by England’s consistent performance? Are there any lessons from their journey that can be applied to other areas of life, such as education or career development?
Considering the influence of young talents like Jude Bellingham on the team’s performance, how important is nurturing and promoting youth in sports, and what might be the broader implications of doing so in society?

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