Listen to the groundsman's match day and try to answer these questions:

1. When does the groundsman start his day?
2. What was he worried about?
3. Why was he happy at the end of the match?

Improve your listening

Activity 1: In this activity, you have to match the pictures to some of the football phrases you heard in the listening.

Activity 2: In this activity, you have to complete the gaps in the sentences. Listen again if you're not sure of the answer.

What do you think?

Was the listening easy or difficult?
Does the groundsman have a difficult job?
Are the pitches good in your country?
Does the weather sometimes cause problems?