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International Rules Football Explained

The document contains a test on various topics related to Australian football, International Rules football, and Korfball, including comprehension questions and fill-in-the-blank exercises. It discusses the differences and similarities between Australian football and Gaelic football, as well as the history and rules of Korfball. Additionally, it features a section on Zinedine Zidane's football career and the Olympic Games.

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International Rules Football Explained

The document contains a test on various topics related to Australian football, International Rules football, and Korfball, including comprehension questions and fill-in-the-blank exercises. It discusses the differences and similarities between Australian football and Gaelic football, as well as the history and rules of Korfball. Additionally, it features a section on Zinedine Zidane's football career and the Olympic Games.

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Test 10A (Module 10)

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Reading 1 Which is TRUE about Australian football?


1 Przeczytaj tekst. Z podanych odpowiedzi A It is a lot like association football.
wybierz właściwą, zgodną z treścią tekstu. B It is also known as soccer.
Zakreśl jedną z liter: A, B, C albo D. C It is only played in Australia.
D It is not like International Rules football.
TOM’S BLOG 2 International Rules football
Hello everyone! A has rules which allow two countries to play a
I just got back from Australia and had such an amazing time! I’m match fairly.
football mad, so I went to several matches - Australian football B uses the same rules as early Irish settlers in
matches, that is! Australian Rules Football is not like association Australia.
football that we all know of (in Australia they call that soccer). C has influenced Australian and Gaelic football.
What I didn’t know, though, was that a sport called International D doesn’t work when two countries play against
Rules football actually exists and is very similar to Australian each other.
football. My cousin in Melbourne told me all about it and it really
sparked my interest. By happy chance, we were lucky enough to 3 What is NOT a difference between
go to an International Rules game during my stay there and the International football and Gaelic football?
experience was nothing short of thrilling! A the scoring system
An International Rules football match involves a mix of Australian B the use of goalposts
Rules football and Gaelic football, from Ireland. Both sports are C the shape of the ball
only played domestically, so a new sport was invented to give the D the use of tackling
Australian and Irish players the chance to represent their 4 What is suggested about the players of each
countries and compete at an international level. It’s safe to say team?
that early Irish migration to Australia had an impact on both A There are 23 players on each team.
countries’ football rules. The Irish immigrants strongly influenced B There is a limit of 15 players in a squad.
how Australian football was played and vice versa. C The number of substitute players exceeds 15.
The rules are a compromise between the two football codes, D Fifteen players participate from a total of 23.
which is why a game of hybrid rules between the two countries 5 Which is the best title for Tom’s Blog?
actually works! There are striking similarities between the two A An Exciting Trip to Australia
codes, although there are some differences. Both scoring B Australian Football ‘RULES’!
systems involve two large central goalposts, but Aussie Rules C It’s Fun to Compromise
also has two smaller ‘behind’ posts on either side. Gaelic football D Differences between Australian and Gaelic
has a crossbar between the two central goalposts, which Football
incorporates a goal net similar to soccer. This type of goal is 5 x 1 = 5 points
used in the International Rules matches, with the addition of the
‘behind’ posts at the sides. A round ball is used, which is normal
for the Irish, but the Australians usually use an oval ball. A goal in Listening
Gaelic football counts for 3 points instead of 6 as is the case in 2 Usłyszysz dwukrotnie wypowiedzi trzech
Australia. In the International Rules series, the pitch used is osób. Z podanych odpowiedzi wybierz
rectangular, just like in Gaelic football, rather than the oval pitch prawidłową, zgodną z treścią nagrania.
which is used in Australian Rules. Tackling between the Zakreśl jedną z liter: A, B albo C.
shoulders and the thighs is permitted here, just like in Australian Text 1
football, while in Gaelic football tackling is forbidden.
There are up to 23 players per team’s squad, with 15 players on 1 Who is the speaker?
the pitch competing in the match, and a maximum of 15 A a player B a coach C a fan
substitutions can be made during the game. Scoring a goal into
the net gives the team 6 points and if it crosses over the bar, the Text 2
team gets 3 points. One point is given to a team if the ball goes 2 What is the purpose of the trip to the Sports
between a large post and small post on either side for a ‘behind’. Museum?
I can’t even begin to explain what an exciting match this was! I A to learn about athletes from the past
truly hope all sports fanatics get the opportunity to watch an B to encourage students to play more sports
International Rules game someday. Let me know if you’ve seen C to collect material for a school project
this sport or leave any questions or comments below.
3 What should students do first?
A discuss the information with their peers
B form groups with their classmates
C go around the exhibits

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Test 10A (Module 10)

Text 3 5 Przeczytaj tekst. Uzupełnij każdą z luk (1–3)


wyrazem podanym w nawiasie w
4 When was the sport Korfball first invented?
odpowiedniej formie, tak aby uzyskać
A a century ago
spójny i logiczny tekst.
B more than a hundred years ago
C about 70 years ago Zinedine Zidane  A Football Legend
5 What makes Korfball a unique sport? Zinedine Zidane is one of the 1) …………………
A It’s a combination of netball and basketball. (great) footballers of all time. Born in Marseille,
B It uses a basket without a net. France to Algerian parents, Zinedine discovered his
C Teams consist of male and female players. passion for football at a very early age. Growing up in
6 What is an important rule when playing Korfball? a rough neighbourhood, he frequently played football
A You have to pass the ball to the other team. with his pals and grew to love the sport even more by
B A player can only oppose someone of the drawing 2) ………………… (inspire) from the team
same gender. Olympique de Marseille. He developed his skills at
C Teammates can shift from one zone to several junior clubs before making his professional
another at any time. start in football in 1989. Zidane’s career skyrocketed
6 x 1 = 6 points while playing for Juventus F.C., Real Madrid, and
France’s national team. A technically gifted player
Use of English with perfect dribbling skills, he scored 122 goals and
3 Wykorzystując wyrazy podane WIELKIMI received a number of awards and achievements.
literami, uzupełnij każde zdanie z luką, tak After winning many trophies as a player, Zinedine
aby zachować sens zdania wyjściowego has gone on to 3) ………………… (success) coach
(1–3). W każdą lukę możesz wpisać Madrid to two Spanish titles, three Champions
maksymalnie pięć wyrazów, wliczając w to League wins and one Club World Cup.
wyraz już podany.
1 Alice had never won a gold medal in gymnastics 3 x 1 = 3 points
before now.
HER Alice just won ................................
............................... in gymnastics. 6 Przeczytaj tekst. Uzupełnij każdą z luk (1–3)
2 Can you help me increase my fitness levels? wyrazem podanym w tabelce w
ADVICE Do you have ................................. odpowiedniej formie, tak aby uzyskać
................................ I can increase spójny i logiczny tekst. Uwaga: dwa wyrazy
my fitness levels? zostały podane dodatkowo i nie pasują do
3 There were no skates provided so we had to żadnej luki.
take our own.
set assist participate promote event
ANY There ............................................
.............................. provided so we THE OLYMPIC GAMES – An International Wonder
had to take our own. The Olympic Games are one of the most popular
3 x 1 = 3 points international sporting competitions worldwide.
Originating in ancient Greece almost 3,000 years
4 W zadaniach 1–3 z podanych odpowiedzi ago, the Games were held every four years at the
(A, B, C) wybierz tę, która prawidłowo
sacred site of Olympia in honour of the Greek god,
uzupełnia lukę w obu zdaniach. Zakreśl
jedną z liter: A, B albo C.
Zeus. After a 1,500-year gap, The Games were
revived in 1896 and dedicated to 1) ……………….
1 The boxer suffered brain ….. after receiving a physical education and wellbeing. The first modern
hard blow to the head. Olympic Games were held in the Greek capital,
After being caught cheating, the ….. to his Athens. There were 280 athletes from 13 countries
reputation ruined his swimming career. around the world who took part in 43
A harm B damage C defeat 2) ………………. . Although a lot of the ancient sports
2 I tried really hard to ….. up in the race, but only like wrestling, boxing and the pentathlon still
managed to finish last. remained, new ones like swimming, cycling and the
The goalkeeper was able to ….. the ball before marathon were also added. In 1924, the Olympics in
the player could get his head to it. Paris had over 3,000 3) ………………., including
A hold B pass C catch more than 100 female athletes – something which
3 Jesse Owens ….. history by breaking four world was not part of the original games.
records in the Big Ten Track race in 1935. 3 x 1 = 3 points
Sue has ….. progress as a professional tennis
player through dedication and hard work.
A had B made C created
3 x 1 = 3 points

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