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Teacher guide & answers
Kane and Putellas Take the Ballon d'Or Prizes
How to use these two pages
Give learners the student worksheet. It contains the story and questions, without the answers. Keep this guide for yourself. Use it to lead the activity and explain the answers afterwards.
Student worksheetA simple 15–20-minute lesson
- Before reading · 2 minutes
Show the title. Ask: “What do you think this story is about?”
- Read and answer · 8–10 minutes
Give out the student worksheet. Learners read for the main idea, then reread to answer the 2 questions. They can compare answers with a partner.
- Discuss and write · 5–8 minutes
Check the answers below together. Ask learners to point to the clue in the story, then finish with the open question.
Adjust the support: Let learners use word help or Level 1 if needed. For a challenge, compare the wording in another level. This activity is not a proficiency test.
Answers to the 2 questions
The question numbers match the student worksheet. Each answer includes a reason and the clue learners can find in the story.
What was unusual about the location of the 2026 ceremony?
Correct answer: A — It was the first time the awards were held in London
Why: UEFA says London hosted the event for the first time.
Clue in the story: According to UEFA, the event was held in London for the first time as the awards marked their 70th anniversary. Kane plays for Bayern Munich; Putellas played for Barcelona before moving to London City Lionesses.
Which club did Putellas play for before moving to London City Lionesses?
Correct answer: A — Barcelona
Why: The article says Putellas played for Barcelona before moving.
Clue in the story: According to UEFA, the event was held in London for the first time as the awards marked their 70th anniversary. Kane plays for Bayern Munich; Putellas played for Barcelona before moving to London City Lionesses.
The open question: accept different answers
Ask learners: Identify the two winners and explain what was new about the location of the ceremony.
One possible answer: Harry Kane won the men’s prize and Alexia Putellas won the women’s award. The ceremony was held in London for the first time.
This is an example, not the only correct answer. Look for a relevant idea, a reason and the learner’s own words. Learners can answer aloud or write one or two sentences.