An American Football Game Has 11 Minutes of Action
Interesting Facts in Easy English
Pre-Listening Vocabulary
- regulation: related to a rule or standard (e.g., not including overtime)
- quarter: a period of play that lasts one-fourth of the whole time
- play: a single period of action or an important movement during a game
- replay: a recording of a live play that you can watch again after it happened
- broadcast: a live recording of an event that people watch on TV or the Internet
- commentary: discussion by broadcasters that viewers listen to at home
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An American Football Game Has 11 Minutes of Action
Comprehension Questions
- How long is an average American football game when you watch it on TV?
- Why does the report mention 11 minutes?
- What is different about timekeeping in American football compared to other sports?
Discussion Questions: Do you enjoy watching sports on TV, or do you consider it a waste of time?
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9 comments
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English Club Indonesia says:
An average American football game, when watched on TV, will take 3 hours to finish. However, the important play when the ball is on the field only lasts for 11 minutes. Timekeeping is important for maximal utilization of normal game time, to be stopped when the ball is out or any disturbance occurs. I love enjoying sports on TV, but I never get distracted because of that.
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Iwan morgan says:
For elevnfor 11minIv tried to get the hang of NFL but after 30 min I fall off to sleep the thought of watching for another 3 hours would make me climb the walls watching paint dry is more exiting, and made up like space men for 11min
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Ali Albdulla Alktbi says:
Good Test
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saif says:
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ali eid alketbi says:
thenk you
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osama says:
I really enjoyed watching game on TV. I support different games but on top of that I love to watch cricket. As my perspective game is a passion. Game help to increase your motivation level. Games help to create relations with your family, friends etc. Game gathered each of your family member as a unit. Game help to increase your physical play in your daily life. Game teaches you strength, loyalty and love.
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Irine says:
Excellent!!!
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Jacob says:
Excellent work
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max says:
good job!