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Kane and Putellas Honoured at London's Ballon d'Or Ceremony
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 milestone did the ceremony mark?
Correct answer: A — 70 years since the prize began
Why: The ceremony marked 70 years since the prize began; joint organisation started in 2024.
Clue in the story: It was the first time the ceremony had been held in London. The event marked 70 years since the prize began; UEFA and France Football have jointly organised the awards since 2024. Lamine Yamal and Vicky López also received the men's and women's young talent awards.
Who received the young talent awards?
Correct answer: A — Lamine Yamal and Vicky López
Why: The article identifies Yamal and López as the young talent award recipients.
Clue in the story: It was the first time the ceremony had been held in London. The event marked 70 years since the prize began; UEFA and France Football have jointly organised the awards since 2024. Lamine Yamal and Vicky López also received the men's and women's young talent awards.
The open question: accept different answers
Ask learners: Identify the main award winners and explain how the event marked its history.
One possible answer: Harry Kane and Alexia Putellas received the men’s and women’s awards. The ceremony marked 70 years since the prize began and was the first held in London.
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.