IV. Read the following passage and do as direct. (17-22)
Soccer, also known as football in many countries, is one of the world's most popular sports. But how did it begin?
The exact origins of soccer are unclear, as many ancient cultures played games involving kicking a ball. In China, over 2,000 years ago, people played "cuju," which involved kicking a leather ball through a small net. Ancient Greeks and Romans also had ball-kicking games.
However, modern soccer began to take shape in England during the Middle Ages. At first, it was a rough game with few rules, often played between whole villages. The game could be violent and was sometimes banned.
In the 19th century, English schools started to play soccer, and the rules became more organized. In 1863, the Football Association was formed in England, creating the first official rules of the game.
From there, soccer spread around the world. As more countries began to play, international matches became popular. In 1904, FIFA was founded to oversee international competitions.
Today, soccer is played and loved by millions of people in almost every country on Earth.
