The Oval

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

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 The Oval built?1845
2. What is the location?Kennington, London, England
3. What is the primary tenant?Surrey County Cricket Club
4. Why is The Oval important for cricket?It was the first ground in England to host an international Test match in 1880, and the last Test of the English season is always played there. This makes it a special place for cricket fans.
5. What sports besides cricket have been played at The Oval?Football and rugby have also been played there. It hosted early England vs Scotland matches and the first FA Cup final.

Test Match: The traditional, multi-day format of international cricket, representing the highest level of the sport.
FA Cup: A prestigious annual knockout football competition involving clubs from across the English football league system.
Rugby Union International: A match between national rugby union teams, a significant event in international sport.
ICC World Test Championship: A league tournament contested by the top national cricket teams in the Test match format.