The New Ball for the 2026 World Cup
Introduction
Scientists tested the new World Cup ball. The ball is called the Trionda. They wanted to see how it flies.
Main Body
Old balls were made of leather and became heavy with water. The Trionda is different. It has only four parts. It has deep lines and a rough skin. This helps the ball fly in a straight line. Tests show the ball is rougher than old balls. It is stable when it moves slowly. But it slows down more when it moves very fast. This means long kicks might not go as far. The ball has a small computer inside. This sensor helps the referees. It tells them if a player is offside. The sensor is in one part of the ball so the ball stays balanced.
Conclusion
The ball flies in a way players can predict. However, players may need to kick the ball harder for long shots.
Learning
⚡ The 'Comparing' Trick
To reach A2, you need to describe how things are different. Look at how the text compares the New Ball vs. the Old Ball.
The Pattern:
Something + is + comparative word + than + something else.
Examples from the text:
- Rougher → "The ball is rougher than old balls."
How to use it for other things:
- Big → Bigger than
- Fast → Faster than
- Small → Smaller than
📦 Describing 'What is Inside'
When we talk about parts of an object, we use simple words like 'has' and 'inside'.
- Has: "It has deep lines." (It possesses these things).
- Inside: "A small computer inside." (Location within the object).
Quick Guide:
Object → has → Feature
The ball → has → a sensor.