单选题 The American type of football was developed in the 19a century from soccer and rugby football. The football playing field of today is rectangular in shape and measures i00 yards long and 53.5 yards wide. White lines are painted on the playing field to mark off the distances to the end zone.
The game is divided into four quarters, each fifteen minutes long. The first two quarters are known as the first half. There is a rest period between the two halves which usually lasts about fifteen minutes.
Each team has eleven players. Each team has offensive players (play when the team has possession of the ball) and defensive players (play when the other team has possession of the ball). Players are required to wear protective equipment to help keep the body safe during the game. Helmets are worn to protect the head and face area. Pads are worn to protect the shoulders, arms, and legs. Protective equipment must be worn because of the body contact players have during the game.
Officials supervise the game and are considered to be very important to the game of football. They carry whistles and flags and make certain that the rules of the game are followed during the game.
The football is made of leather and is brown in color. It is shaped much like an oval and has white rings near each end of the football. These rings help the players see the ball when it is thrown or when someone is running with it. The eight stitches on the top of the football help players to grip or hold the ball when throwing or passing.
The most famous football game of the year is the Super Bowl that is played in January or February. It is televised around the world and is watched by millions of people each year.
单选题 What do officials do during the game of football?
  • A. Watch the game.
  • B. Take up tickets.
  • C. Make sure the rules are followed.
  • D. Kick the ball.
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】[名师精解] 细节题，答案在第四段的这句话中：They carry whistles and flags and make certain that the rules of the game are followed during the game． [解题秘籍] follow the rules of the games指遵守比赛规则。
单选题 What is the most famous football game each year?
  • A. the Georgia-Florida game.
  • B. the Super Bowl.
  • C. the Alabama-Auburn game.
  • D. the Army-Navy game.
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】[名师精解] 答案在最后一段：The most famous football game of the year is the Super Bowl that is played in January or February． [解题秘籍] 题干中有famous，因此，考生可根据这个单词在文章中找到相应段落进行解答。
单选题 Why are there white rings on each end of the football?
  • A. To help players see the ball.
  • B. To make it look nice.
  • C. To help players score.
  • D. To help players run.
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】[名师精解] 答案在倒数第二段：It...has white rings near each end of the football. These rings help the players see the ball...在球的两头附近都有白条，这些白条能帮助球员看得见球…… [解题秘籍] 关键词是white rings。
单选题 Why do players need protective equipment during the game?
  • A. To make their uniforms fit.
  • B. To keep the body safe.
  • C. To see the ball.
  • D. To make touchdowns.
【正确答案】 B
【答案解析】[名师精解] 答案在第三段的这句话中：Players are required to wear protective equipment to help keep the body safe during the game． [解题秘籍] 注意不定式to help keep the body safe，表目的。