单选题 TEAMS
Each soccer team has eleven players and three substitute players. The team consists of a goalkeeper, defenders, midfield players, and forwards. The aim of the game is to get the ball into your opponent's goal.
THE MATCH
A game of soccer is called a match and is split into two halves of 45 minutes each, with a 15 minute break at half time. A referee (裁判) and two assistants make sure that nobody cheats or breaks the rules.
GOALKEEPING
Goalkeeping is a special skill. While the rest of the team can afford to make mistakes, if the goalkeeper makes one, it usually results in a goal for the opposition.
Above Your Head The best way to catch a ball above your head is by joining the thumbs and forefingers of your hands together so there is a small arch between your hands.
Chest or Head Height Jump off one leg and cradle the ball comfortably to your chest. The ball should rest on your forearms, with your hands holding it from above.
Left or Right Always try to get both hands behind the ball and hold on tight. As soon as you've caught it, bring the ball quickly into the safety of your body.

单选题 How long does a football match usually last?
【正确答案】 D
【答案解析】[解析] 推断题。在“THE MATCH”这一部分的第一句指出:一次足球比赛被分成了两个半场,每个半场45分钟,还有15分钟的中场休息时间。由这几个数字进行一下简单运算即可知,一场足球比赛总共进行105分钟,选[D]。
单选题 Which position is NOT included in the team?
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】[解析] 细节题。在“TEAMS"这一部分的第二句指出,球队包括守门员、后卫、中锋和前锋。其中并不包括裁判(referee),因此本题答案为[B]。
单选题 Which of the following is a right skill of goalkeeping?
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】[解析] 细节题。文章后面几段说明的是守门的技巧。[A]与“Above Your Head”这一段指出的技巧不符;[B]在文章中没有提及;[C]对应于“Chest or Head Height:”一段最后一句并与此相符;[D]与文章最后一句话的意思不符。