Marta Huerta de Aza

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 Marta Huerta de Aza born?March 31, 1990
2. What nationality was Marta Huerta de Aza?Spanish
3. What is the career?Teacher and first-division football referee
4. What is the distinction?Recipient of the Vicente Acevedo Trophy
5. What does Marta Huerta de Aza do on a soccer field?Marta Huerta de Aza is a soccer referee. She blows the whistle and makes sure everyone follows the rules.
6. How does being a teacher help her as a referee?Her teaching skills help her explain rules clearly. She can calm players and keep the game running smoothly.

First-division football referee: An official responsible for enforcing the Laws of the Game in the highest professional tier of football.
Vicente Acevedo Trophy: An award that acknowledges significant contributions and excellence in football officiating within Spain.
Integrity of Sport: The principle of upholding fairness, honesty, and ethical conduct in athletic competitions.