Discovering AFL: Australia's Unique Football Game

2024.09.04
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Mark Kelly
Australia(オーストラリア)

My name is Mark. I am from Australia. I enjoy exploring Japan and learning about the different regions. My hobbies include camping, hiking, surfing, and cycling.

Article

Discovering AFL: Australia's Unique Football Game

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<Let's learn!>
・one of the most
・to … by …ing
・have(has) to…
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Australia has many types of football in winter. One of the most popular is Australian Rules Football, also called AFL or Aussie Rules.
Two teams play AFL on a large oval field with an oval-shaped ball. The main goal is to score points by kicking the ball between the opponent’s goalposts. Kicking the ball between the two taller, central posts gives you 6 points (a goal). Kicking the ball between the shorter posts on the outside gives you 1 point (a behind). The game is very fast and every player has to run a lot.

AFL is famous for its high energy, acrobatic catches (called a 'mark'), and physical play. It has parts of soccer, rugby, and basketball. Watching it is really exciting. Please go and watch it when you travel to Australia!

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Photograph by Tom Reynolds:https://www.flickr.com/photos/thomasrdororg/1022743117/in/album-72157600271629698

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Key Points

Repeat each word(s) and example sentence(s) after your teacher/tutor.

Key Phrases 重要表現

one of the most

最も~なうちの一つ

Australia is one of the most famous countries in the world for its beach culture.

to … by …ing

…することによって…する

I want to save money by cooking for myself.

have(has) to…

…しなければならない、すべき

You have to clean your room this weekend.

Key Vocabulary 重要単語・熟語

called

kɔːld

と呼ばれる

動詞

to have a particular name

In Australia, there is a famous building called the Sydney Opera House.

between …

bɪˈtwin

…の間に、…の間から

前置詞

in a position in the middle of two things or people

You can see the beautiful full moon between the trees.

…ing

…すること

Studying English is difficult, but it's fun!

oval

ˈoʊ·vəl

楕円形(だえんけい)

名詞

a shape like a slightly flattened “O”

The table is an oval.

taller

ɔːlə(r)

より背が高い

形容詞

being higher than most other people or things

The taller woman is Emily.

Others その他

by

bɑɪ

によって

前置詞

used to show the person or thing that does something

She improved her English by practicing every day.

opponent

əˈpoʊ·nənt

相手、対戦相手

名詞

someone who you compete against in a game or competition

His opponent in the final match was very strong.

acrobatic

ˌækrəˈbætɪk

アクロバティックな、曲芸的な

形容詞

relating to movements made by an acrobat

We enjoyed an acrobatic circus performance last night.

physical

ˈfɪz·ɪ·kəl

身体的な、肉体の

形容詞

relating to the body

Boxing is a very physical sport.

Practice

Fill in the blanks to complete the sentence.

Melbourne is ()()()() popular cities in the world to live in.

ヒント:one of the most

回答を見る

Melbourne is one of the most popular cities in the world to live in.

My goal is () learn guitar () () every day.

ヒント:to… by …(practice)ing

回答を見る

My goal is to learn guitar by practicing every day.

He ()() do his homework today.

ヒント:He has to ~

回答を見る

He has to do his homework today.

Article

Read the article aloud on your own or repeat each paragraph after your teacher/tutor.

Discovering AFL: Australia's Unique Football Game

<Let's learn!>
・one of the most
・to … by …ing
・have(has) to…
=====================================

Australia has many types of football in winter. One of the most popular is Australian Rules Football, also called AFL or Aussie Rules.
Two teams play AFL on a large oval field with an oval-shaped ball. The main goal is to score points by kicking the ball between the opponent’s goalposts. Kicking the ball between the two taller, central posts gives you 6 points (a goal). Kicking the ball between the shorter posts on the outside gives you 1 point (a behind). The game is very fast and every player has to run a lot.

AFL is famous for its high energy, acrobatic catches (called a 'mark'), and physical play. It has parts of soccer, rugby, and basketball. Watching it is really exciting. Please go and watch it when you travel to Australia!

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Photograph by Tom Reynolds:https://www.flickr.com/photos/thomasrdororg/1022743117/in/album-72157600271629698

Questions

Answer the questions based on the article.

Where do AFL teams play the game?

ヒント:They play on a ~

回答を見る

They play on a large oval field.

If you kick the ball between the two taller, central posts, how many points can you score?

ヒント:Kicking the ball between the two taller, central posts gives you ~

回答を見る

6 points.

What is AFL famous for?

ヒント:AFL is famous for ~

回答を見る

ALF is famous for its high energy, acrobatic catches and physical play.

Discussion

Let’s have a discussion about the theme with your teacher/tutor or classmates.

With your teacher/tutor 先生とのディスカッション

Have you ever watched a sports game?

Yes, I have./ No, I haven’t.
If yes → What sports games have you watched?
     何のスポーツの試合を観戦しましたか?
If no → What sports games would you like to watch?
     何のスポーツの試合を観戦してみたいですか?

Do you want to watch AFL? Why or why not?

Yes, I do. / No, I don't.
Because ~

What sports are popular in winter in Japan?

… is/are popular in winter in Japan.

With your classmates クラスメートとのディスカッション

What sports do you recommend for foreigners to see in Japan?

I recommend foreigners to see ~ in Japan.

What sports do you enjoy doing/playing/watching in winter?

I enjoy doing/playing/watching ~ in winter.