The Lucky Scarf Job
A crew of loyal fans sneaks into the stadium at night to take back their club's lucky scarf. Along the way, students learn the words for the people around a football match.
A free Live Quiz for Teens for Teens at CEFR B1 level. Topic: Fan / Supporter.
A live quiz for teens and adults: every student answers on their own phone at their own pace, while the class board shows crews racing to open their vaults.
The Lucky Scarf Job: It's midnight before the big final. Your crew of loyal fans sneaks into City Stadium to take back the club's lucky scarf. Read every sign to get through.
Questions
- OFFICIALS ONLY. Changing room for the ____. Whistles and red and yellow cards are kept in the locked cupboard. Players may not enter. Which word fills the gap?
- You're in the stands. On match days, 40,000 people sit here and watch. Each one is a ____. Tonight the seats are empty, so move fast! Type the word for a person who watches a game. It starts with 'spe'.
- Leo, thanks for the pass in the last minute! You're the best ____ ever. We play for the same team, and we win together. – Sam Which word fills the gap?
- Lookout here. A bus from the rival club, the team we play against on Saturday, just stopped outside! Warn the crew. Put the tiles in order to warn the crew.
- Training plan by ____ Marco: run 5 km, then practise free kicks. He teaches the players, so listen to him. Late again? You clean the boots! Which word fills the gap?
- SHIRTS FOR SATURDAY. Numbers 1 to 11 are for the players who start the match. Give one shirt to each player. Do not sell them to fans! Which sentences are true? Pick two.
- TENNIS NIGHT, 12 May! Meet star player Ana Ruiz and the ____ who sat in the high chair at last year's final. Ask him about his hardest decision! Which word fills the gap?
- Take the yellow flag from the cupboard. In a match, the official who runs along the side line and waves this flag is the ____. Type the missing word. It starts with 'lines'.
- Coach's office. A man is asleep in the chair. His badge says 'Tom Hill – Assistant to the Coach'. Tell the crew to stay quiet. Put the tiles in order to make the message.
- Kai isn't in the first eleven. He'll sit on the bench and come on in the second half if a player gets tired. Kai is a ____. Which word fills the gap?
- TREATMENT ROOM. Hurt your knee or back? Our ____ will give you massages and exercises to help you get better. Knock and wait, please. Type the missing word. It starts with 'phy'.
- Hi Leo, I spoke to two big clubs today. I think I can get you a better contract and more money. I'll call you tomorrow. Nina, your ____ Which words fill the gap?
- HQ: You've got the lucky scarf! Now leave a note so the club knows it's safe and who took it. Put the tiles in order to make the note.
- This scarf belongs to the fans. A ____ doesn't just watch. They sing, wear the colours and follow the team every week, even when it loses. Which words fill the gap?
- Quick! The night guard is coming. He used to be a referee, so he notices everything. Leave by the players' tunnel, not the main gate! What do we know about the night guard?
Printable worksheet
This Live Quiz for Teens comes with a free printable worksheet: 4 parts for students to do after the game, and an answer key for the teacher. It prints at three levels (Support, Core and Challenge); this is the Challenge sheet. Sign in free to print the whole sheet.
What's on the worksheet
- Answer from memory · No options this time. Write the missing word.
- Circle the answer · Read the sign or message. Circle the best answer.
- Put the words in order · Write the message the crew sends.
- Write your own question for the crew · A sign, note or message from The Lucky Scarf Job, a question about it, and its answer.
Part 1: Answer from memory
No options this time. Write the missing word.
- DOOR SIGN OFFICIALS ONLY. Changing room for the ______. Whistles and red and yellow cards are kept in the locked cupboard. Players may not enter.
- TEXT FROM HQ You're in the stands. On match days, 40,000 people sit here and watch. Each one is a ______. Tonight the seats are empty, so move fast!
- NOTE IN A LOCKER Leo, thanks for the pass in the last minute! You're the best ______ ever. We play for the same team, and we win together. – Sam