Reading and understanding Check (√) the true statements. ⃝ 1 The writer recently watched a football match for the first time. ⃝ 2 The writer thinks that football is a very organized game. ⃝ 3 The writer says that scoring goals demonstrates the players’ skills. ⃝ 4 The writer finds soccer matches long and boring. ⃝ 5 The writer thinks that baseball players are more skilful than soccer players. ⃝ 6 The writer believes that players pretend to be injured. ⃝ 7 John Motson is a professional football commentator for the BBC. ⃝ 8 The writer thinks the referee makes sure the players play fairly. ⃝ 9 The writer says that the fans see more rule-breaking than the referee.