Is women’s football finally equal? At 19, Michelle Agyemang was the breakthrough star of the Euro 2025 finals, helping the Lionesses to a second championship in succession.
The teenage striker who shot to glory
Roar of a lioness: Michelle Agyemang became Britain's golden girl when she scored in the Euros quarter-final in Zurich in July. Comprehension quiz
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The word ‘debut’ most nearly means:
A: A practice session
B: A final performance
C: A person’s first appearance in a role
D: A half-time break
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Which word is the closest synonym for ‘humble’?
A: Modest
B: Arrogant
C: Loud
D: Confident
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Add the correct punctuation to the sentence below:
she plays the piano the bass guitar and the drums
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What was Michelle Agyemang’s job at Wembley only four years ago?
A: Player
B: Ball girl
C: Coach
D: Top goal scorer
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Besides her faith, what is deeply important to Michelle?
A: Reading
B: Art
C: Watching films
D: Music
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Using evidence from the text, explain why Michelle Agyemang could be described as both a skilled player and a person with a strong character.
Answers
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1. C 2. A 3. She plays the piano, the bass guitar and the drums. 4. B 5. D 6. Michelle Agyemang is a skilled player with "raw ability" who scores crucial, game-saving goals for the Lionesses. She also has a strong character, described as a "nice balance of being humble, but supremely confident as well."
1. C 2. A 3. She plays the piano, the bass guitar and the drums. 4. B 5. D 6. Michelle Agyemang is a skilled player with "raw ability" who scores crucial, game-saving goals for the Lionesses. She also has a strong character, described as a "nice balance of being humble, but supremely confident as well."
Glossary
Basel - Switzerland's third-most populous city.
Penalty - When a football player is allowed to take a shot at goal while it is defended only by the other team's goalkeeper. A penalty is often given after the opponent breaks the rules.
Ghanaian - From Ghana, a country in West Africa with a population of 34 million. Most Ghanaians (71%) are Christians.
Uefa - The Union of European Football Associations is the organisation that administers football tournaments in Europe.
Humble - Being modest, or not thinking oneself to be very important.