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

1. When does the referee start his day?
2. Who works with the referee?
3. Is it going to be an easy match for the referee?

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 referee have a difficult job?
What qualities does a good referee need?
Do you always agree with the referee?