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World Cup 2010

Date: Jun 25 2010

Themes: Sports

Grammar: Count and Noncount Nouns

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Get your vuvuzela out, it’s time for the 2010 World Cup! Fans around the world are geared up for soccer’s biggest bash, which only comes around once every four years. This is the first time the tournament has been held in an African country, with teams competing in ten different venues throughout South Africa.

Even though soccer isn’t as popular in the US as American football or baseball, it has been gaining fans in the past couple decades. More Americans watched the World Cup in 2006 than in 2002, and even more are expected to watch this year. Find out if Jason and Jeff plan to tune in.

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Jason

Jeff

Jason: It’s World Cup time! It’s a worldwide craze, I mean, for a lot of countries it’s, you know, way bigger than the Olympics or anything.

Jeff: Yeah, I think America’s finally starting to catch up with that.

Jason: The US is in it this year, which is cool. But it’s still not a craze here like it is other places. I think the US team kind of has the luxury of playing with some of the lowest pressure of any other team, because there aren’t legions of football hooligans here in the US just, like, waiting to riot if the team loses or something. Did you play soccer when you were a kid?

Jeff: Yeah, I did, I played from the age of five till I was about 18. I played it more than I watched it.

Jason: Nice.

Jeff: So the World Cup excitement is kind of a new thing for me.

Jason: Are you going to follow the World Cup this year?

Jeff: I think I will. It’s always pretty exciting. Head down to the pub. Have a few pints.

Jason: Definitely!

Jeff: Watch the footballers do their thing.

Jason: We can pretend we’re in Europe, you know? It’ll be like a little vacation without leaving the city.

Jeff: That’s right.

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Discussion

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Jason and Jeff are excited to watch the World Cup. Although it is more important in other countries than in the US, many Americans have begun to watch more soccer in the last decade or so. In fact, a lot of American kids these days grow up playing soccer. That makes them more excited to watch the sport when they get older.

Still, soccer is a much more popular sport in other parts of the world. In some countries, it is such a craze that the fans act really wild. They have even been known to start riots after big matches.

Have you been watching the World Cup this year? Which team do you think will win? Have you ever acted like a hooligan at a match?

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Christoph07

Germany

Its a strange championship this worldcup. Many suprises. Argentina is one of the best team. And if Germany will loosin… so what because i like Maradonna and i wish him success. A big surprise would be when Uruguay will have more luck and will win the worldcup third time. A small country with 3.5 Million inhabitants and Champion of WorldCup for three times…incredible.

farrokhsh

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

Brasil Or Holland Or Spain Will Win ;D

VOLTS

Brazil

Luu… let me tell u…Germany is really a very good team they are surprising me a lot. i couldnt imagine that the team is so good before starting World Cup but now I know that…u know… Germany is always a great team in a World Cup. They already reached 7 finals, winning 3 times.

but I think that there is a little problem with Germany team, their players are too young and they could tremble theirselves as facing a mature team as Argentina.

so I can tell u that the match will be amazing to watch it, and I cant figure out another score than a draw and penalties decision. My predction 2×2.

and u?? what is your predction about Argentina vs Germany?? what do u thing about Brazil vs Netherlands on friday??

knight2007

Saudi Arabia

i'm with spain team …. they destroy purtogal and the next victom is parguay

for Brazil… they woudn't win anymore they just gonna reach the final but spain will take place this time.

spain have vill that gonna beat their asses and xavi who is the controller and …..

every player is strong and famous

for the last time i'm telling you i'm sorry coz the world cup is for spain this year

enzo2us

United States

ARGENTINA 1 – 2 GERMANY
BRAZIL 1- 1 NETHERLANDS penalty kicks brazil go home :)
netherlands go home with the cup!!!

luu.-21

Argentina

Hey volts. sorry for my late reply. YEAH I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THE MATCH!! Who do you think is goin' to win? I mean both are very very well, but i think that you showed a great football on the last match.

and what do you think about argentina with germany? I'm very frightened!!! but I have the faith in my country :)

Take care see u

Marcelo_

Brazil

Brazil c'mon, show your art football again !!!!

Marcelo_

Brazil

Brazil c'mon, show your art football again !!!

glassy heart

Saudi Arabia

well i like playing football,but not intrested in the World cup…their are things much im than watching football games hehe

Geovane

Brazil

World cup is a special event and I like too much!!!!!

ciccleo

Brazil

I've been watching some games, but not all them. I really like to see how people from other countries act during a match, and I realized nobody else is so excited by soccer than brazilian people!

I think Brazil will get the 6th star!!!!

I've never act out as a hooligan in a match, I hate when people act like that and here in Brazil is pretty commom!

BRAZIL!

the matador

Iraq

it is very cool lesson ..i like the world cup..i like the brazil teem..and i was enjoy in the lesson ..so think to the English baby teachers….

VOLTS

Brazil

hey luu… Chile is already ousted… I think We showed a great football… Next battle is against the powerful Netherlands team… We are coming !!!! CAN U FEEL IT ?!?!

LET'S GO BRAZIL

laura taylor

Philippines

In Philippines we don't have a team for World Cup but i love to watch it still :)

Retaj

Saudi Arabia

hiiii

am not that much intersting in football generally but am with Italy cause of my dear but now they r OUT hehehe

mari mina

Egypt

AS a girl i'm not fond of watching football matches , but world cup is a special case .

Every one tune in , even the one who do not interest in football game like me.

For that reason i'm not a good viewer but just knowing the result and the winner.I

have ever acted as hooligan at a match, because I'm not soccer fanatic. I really

hate what such people starting riots as i watched in Egypt and Algeria match.

I expected the winner will be Argentine .

sha_svetka

Indonesia

The FIFA World Cup 2010 is so unpredictable, things we never expected always happens. I'm supporting Spain, btw.

zawadi

Syrian Arab Republic

Two team are impressive me, Germany & Argentina. But I will be in with German Side when they are playing against each other.

Go forward Germany and take the 4th star.

Jan Luka

Germany

I watch almost every game. The World Cup for me is a special event. I have fortunately not had any problems with hoolgan. However, I do not go to the football stadium