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Goalies (Lynn M. Stone)

Goalies (Lynn M. Stone)

Meet the heroes of the net in Goalies (Lynn M. Stone). This book explains the important job of a goalie in sports like soccer and hockey. Kids will find out how these players block the ball or puck to save the game. The easy-to-read sentences are perfect for young students. It is a great book for kids who want to learn how to defend the goal.

Lexile: 1040L

Quiz

Câu 1: What is the job of a goalkeeper?

to ensure the ball only enters the net of the opponentsto stop the opponents' shots from reaching the netto catch the ball and pass it back to the playersto stop the ball from bouncing off the net

Câu 2: How does a team score in a soccer game?

by playing skillfully and scoring goalsby kicking the ball into a netby kicking the ball into the opponents' netby stopping the opponents from scoring

Câu 3: What is a goalie permitted to do that other players are not?

run with the balluse his or her hands and head to catch or deflect the ball within a designated areause his or her hands to deflect or catch a ball within a designated areause his or her hands to dribble the ball or throw it towards the net of the opponents

Câu 4: The picture on page 6 shows

a player reaching out to grab the ball from an opposing player.two players from opposing teams tackling the ball.a goalie reaching out to catch the ball to stop it from reaching the net.a player tackling a goalie.

Câu 5: A simile that describes a goalie is

"like a cat watching a sparrow"."a specialized defender"."close to the team's goal"."the last line of a soccer team's defense".

Câu 6: The word "goalie" is

a short word for goal box.the abbreviation for goal defense.the colloquial word for goalkeeper.a common word for goal.

Quiz

Câu 1: Other than soccer, in what other game does a player need to take the crouched position?

shortstoptennishockeybaseball

Câu 2: A goalie needs to

move quickly and have outstanding eye-hand coordination.have eye-foot coordination.fulfill all of the listed options.be very tough and agile.

Câu 3: Why do most goalkeepers play no other position?

They need to be extremely agile and have all the highly developed skills necessary to stop the opposing team from scoring goals.Their skills are only suited to goalkeeping.They have to train for a long time to become expert goalkeepers, so they don't change their position.They are not permitted to change their position because this would give the opposing team a clear advantage.

Câu 4: The pictures on page 13 support the text by

proving that soccer is a popular sport.demonstrating how teams play the game of soccer.demonstrating how a goalkeeper prevents a ball kicked by the opposing team from entering the net.demonstrating the importance of a goalie's ability to leap and lunge in order to stop the opposing team from scoring goals.

Câu 5: The word "extension" on page 12 refers to

a leap or lunge to one's maximum ability.a long jump.a leap through the air.a standing position with legs astride.

Câu 6: If a ball is "punted," it is

thrown by a goalie.kicked by the goalie from his or her hands.kicked from the ground by a goalie.held by a goalie with his or her hands.

Quiz

Câu 1: Why is it an advantage to be tall in the position of goalie?

A tall goalie can throw or kick the ball further in a penalty kick or throw.A tall goalie can more likely stop a high kick than a shorter goalie.A tall goalie is more threatening to the opposing players.A tall goalie can reach the top of the net, whereas a shorter goalie can't.

Câu 2: The goalkeeper can help position teammates by

shouting out orders.signaling them with eye movements.asking them to move in the correct positions.screaming at them if they make a mistake.

Câu 3: Why is it important for a goalie to be fearless?

Balls come from all directions, so a goalie must be prepared to lunge at any time.Soccer players are very aggressive, so a goalie has to be aggressive too.There is a risk of danger which needs to be overlooked in order to play skillfully.The game is very tense, so the goalie needs to be relaxed.

Câu 4: Why has the author used a question as a title for this chapter?

to quiz the readerThe chapter answers many questions about goalies.to maintain the interest of the readerQuestions are more effective than statements for factual texts.

Câu 5: A word on page 21 meaning "quite" is

relatively.most.might.reasonably.

Câu 6: The word "attack" on page 22 refers to

a team player kicking the ball towards the opposing team's net.a team's organized possession of the ball as they move towards the opposing team's goal.a team moving aggressively towards the opposing team in an attempt to score a goal.team players brawling on the field.

Tag(s):Action Sports

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