Bài hát: Listening Practice Through Dictation CD 3-35 - V.A

Unit 35 Soccer Rules
B : Soccer is one of the most popular sports in
the world. Although the main idea of the game
is easy to understand, there are many rules to be
followed.
A player gets a yellow card for not following
the rules. A yellow card is a warning. If a player
keeps breaking the rules, he gets a red card.
When this happens, he cannot play anymore. He
is ejected from the game.
Another rule is about “handling.” “Handling”
is when another player touches the ball with his
hands on purpose. Players cannot handle the ball.
A player may not do anything that is dangerous
to another player. He cannot kick an opponent’s
legs to get the ball.
There are also some lesser-known rules. A
player is not allowed to impede an opponent.
This means that a player cannot purposely slow
down another player on the field. A penalty can
be called if this occurs. There is a rule about
blocking a goalkeeper, too. A yellow card or an
indirect kick can be given to the opponent’s
team if a player tries this. Yes, soccer is full of
rules!