Synonyms
What is a synonym for "intimidating"?
Threatening
In the text, what does the term "hooliganism" imply?
Unruly, violent, and destructive behaviour by overzealous supporters of soccer clubs.
According to the passage, what is a common association of football hooliganism in many countries?
Racism
What is the main idea of the passage as a whole?
The main idea of the passage is to provide information about football hooliganism,
What is a synonym for "destructive" as used in relation to football hooliganism behaviors?
How has the level of violence in recent incidents of football hooliganism changed compared to the past?
The passage suggests that recent incidents, including gun attacks and intense verbal abuse, have seen an increase in violence compared to the past.
How does the ban on weapons inside stadiums contribute to the prevention of football hooliganism?
The ban on weapons inside stadiums contributes to the prevention of football hooliganism by eliminating the potential for fans to use weapons during conflicts.
Why do you think the author wrote this passage about football hooliganism?
The author wrote this passage to inform readers about the phenomenon of football hooliganism
Provide a synonym for "conflict" as used in the passage.
How do gangs avoid arrest by selecting locations away from the stadium?
They choose locations away from the stadium to avoid arrest by the police.
what factors commonly lead to involvement in football hooliganism?
The need for group identity, interaction with like-minded people, feelings of legitimacy, and a desire for power
What is the human impact mentioned in the passage concerning football hooliganism?
The passage notes injuries and deaths of fans, players, referees, hooligans, police, and bystanders, emphasizing the real and serious consequences of the issue.
Provide a synonym for "gangs" in the context of football hooliganism.
tripe , troop, organisation
what are the consequences of the act of hooliganism?
In some cases, shop windows may be smashed, and police cars may be overturned during hooliganism incidents.
What effect does the passage suggest recent incidents of football hooliganism have had, despite preventive measures?
Hooliganism continues to be an issue, with an increase in incidents, including gun attacks and intense verbal abuse.
How does the media play a role in shaping perceptions of football hooliganism, as indicated in the passage?
The media is involved in framing the issue, as seen with the introduction of the label "football hooliganism" in the English media during the 1960s.
Find a synonym for "unruly" in the context of football hooliganism.
drunken wasted
What does the mention of tear gas, police dogs, and water cannons suggest about police intervention in football hooliganism?
It suggests that police intervention involves the use of force
what is a specific measure that has been taken to prevent football hooliganism?
Banning weapons inside the stadiums, separating fans of opposing teams, and sometimes not allowing any fans to witness specific games at all.
What significant events related to football hooliganism are highlighted in the passage?
the 2010 incident where missiles were thrown onto the field and rocket flares were set off, and the attack on a goalkeeper two years later.