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Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
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- Fans watch powerful soccer shots in the World Cup.
- People enjoy bending corner kicks that curve in air.
- Many cheer for spectacular saves by the goalkeeper.
- The ball moves fast through the air and grass.
- An expert explains why these plays happen in physics.
- He says forces push and change the ball's motion.
- He also mentions momentum and air pressure as factors.
- Watching soccer can help people learn basic science ideas.
Difficult words
- goalkeeper — player who defends the goal
- corner kick — free kick from the corner of the fieldcorner kicks
- force — a push or pull that moves objectsforces
- momentum — mass and speed that keep things moving
- air pressure — force of air around an object
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Discussion questions
- Do you like watching soccer matches?
- Have you seen a goalkeeper make a big save?
- Do you think sports can help you learn science?
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