Page 21 - IP3Y 001 Listening Success BT10

A. Listen and answer the following questions. Note taking

1. What is the main idea of this passage? Topic :

some of the rules, game play, personnel, and organized
leagues of baseball
the controversial use of steroids and other performance Main idea :

enhancing drugs in baseball
the history and origins of baseball in the United States of
America
st
offensive and defensive baseball strategy and tactics 1 Major point :
2. Which of these pieces of baseball equipment were
mentioned in the passage?

a helmet Details :
a hard ball
a padded leather glove

all of the above

3. Where does a manager perform most of his duties?
at the pitcher’s mound 2 Major point :
nd
in the dugout
at home plate
in the outfield
Details :
4. How does the manager communicate with his
coaches to relay to the players?

using special hand signals
using interpretive dance

using a radio transmitter
rd
using a shouting voice 3 Major point :

B. Check True or False.

1. Several people who make sure the match Details :

runs smoothly are the conductor, manager,
and umpire.

2. The game of baseball has 6 innings.

3. The National League and American League

give the highest level of baseball competition.

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