Lord's

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Lord's built?1814
2. What is the location?St John's Wood, City of Westminster, London NW8
3. What is the founder?Thomas Lord
4. What is Lord's Cricket Ground?Lord's is a famous cricket stadium in London, known as the 'home of cricket.' It was founded by Thomas Lord in 1787 and has hosted many historic matches.
5. Why is Lord's called the 'home of cricket'?It has a long history, hosts important games, and is where cricket laws and traditions are kept.

Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC): The owner of Lord's Cricket Ground and a guardian of cricket's laws and traditions worldwide.
Regent's Canal: A waterway whose construction led to the abandonment of the second Lord's Cricket Ground.
Cricket World Cup: The premier international championship of One Day International (ODI) cricket, often featuring finals at Lord's.