The Big Football Match
You will learn to use Past Simple Yes/No questions with 'was' and 'were' to talk about a football match. You will also practice giving short answers and discussing past events.
Listening
Listen to the audio and answer the questions in the quiz below.
Reading
Adam: Hey Lily! I heard about the big football match yesterday. Were you there? I really wanted to go, but I couldn't make it.
Lily: Yes, I was there, Adam! It was absolutely fantastic. Our team played so well and won the game!
Adam: That's amazing! Was the stadium completely full of fans? And was the atmosphere really exciting, like on TV?
Lily: Oh, yes, it was packed! Every seat was taken. The atmosphere was electric, everyone was cheering loudly. It was incredible to be there.
Adam: Wow! Were our players in top form? And was the opposing team strong too?
Lily: Our players were brilliant, especially our striker, Maria. She was unstoppable! The other team was good, but not as strong as ours.
Adam: Maria? Was she the one who scored that amazing first goal I saw online?
Lily: Yes, she was! Her goal was truly spectacular. And then we scored two more!
Adam: So, was the final score quite high? Was it a clear win for us?
Lily: Yes, it was a very clear win! The score was 3-1. We were all so happy and proud of the team.
Adam: That's fantastic! Was your friend Tom at the match with you, or was he busy?
Lily: No, he wasn't there. He was working. But my sister, Sarah, was with me. She loves football too.
Adam: Oh, was she excited about the victory? And was the weather good for the game?
Lily: Yes, she was super excited! We celebrated for a long time. And the weather was perfect, not too hot and not cold at all.
Adam: Good to hear! Were we late for the start, or did you get there early?
Lily: No, we weren't late. We were there an hour before kick-off. It was great to see everything.
Adam: So, was it a memorable day for you and your sister?
Lily: Yes, it was a truly memorable day! I'm still smiling about it.
✅ Vocabulary
• Match – a sports game or contest
• Stadium – a large building where sports events are held
• Atmosphere – the feeling or mood in a place
• Packed – very full, crowded
• Striker – a player in football whose main job is to score goals
• Spectacular – very impressive and exciting to see
✅ Useful Sentences / Takeaways
1. Talking about a past event:
• Were you there?
• Yes, I was there!
• No, he wasn't there.
• It was absolutely fantastic.
2. Asking about details of an event:
• Was the stadium completely full?
• Were the players in top form?
• Was the final score quite high?
• Was the weather good for the game?
3. Describing the mood or feeling:
• The atmosphere was electric.
• Everyone was cheering loudly.
• She was super excited!
• It was incredible to be there.