Sports & Travel
Rescue Dog Osito Steals Hearts at the World Cup
26 Jun 2026
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WARM UP
Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story?
a) A dog wearing football shoes
b) A dog riding a cargo bicycle
c) A dog playing as a goalkeeper
Ask:
(1) Do you think animals can enjoy sports events?
(2) What is your favourite type of pet?
VOCABULARY
mascot
(noun)
bicycle
(noun)
national
(adjective)
companion
(noun)
smile
(noun)
famous
(adjective)
An animal or person that brings good luck.
The dog is the team mascot.
A vehicle with two wheels that you pedal.
He rides a big bicycle.
Related to a whole country.
He wears the national shirt.
A friend who spends time with you.
The dog is his daily companion.
A happy expression on your face.
He has a big smile.
Known by many people.
The dog is famous on the internet.
Meet Osito. He is a small rescue dog from Mexico City. Osito is eight years old. He is a very special poodle mix. He is now a famous mascot for the World Cup football games. Osito travels everywhere on a big cargo bicycle. His owner is Jorge Rangel. Jorge is fifty years old. Jorge delivers household products every day. Osito sits in the back of the bicycle. He wears a green national football jersey. He also wears cool sunglasses and a little cap. Many football fans love him. They stop to take photos with the dog. Children run to see him because he sits very still. Some people think he is a toy. Osito is a great companion for Jorge. They are best friends. Osito brings a big smile to everyone in the city.
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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
1. Do you have a pet dog or cat at home?
2. What is the name of your favourite animal?
3. Do you like watching football matches on television?
4. Would you like to ride a cargo bicycle through a big city?
5. Why do you think people smile when they see Osito?
6. How can a pet help someone feel happier during a difficult time?
FILL IN THE GAPS
Section 1: Fill in the Gaps
Word Bank: famous, bicycle, national, companion
Meet Osito. He is a small rescue dog from Mexico City. Osito is eight years old. He is a very special poodle mix. He is now a _______(1) mascot for the World Cup football games. Osito travels everywhere on a big cargo _______(2). His owner is Jorge Rangel. Jorge is fifty years old. Jorge delivers household products every day. Osito sits in the back of the bicycle. He wears a green _______(3) football jersey. He also wears cool sunglasses and a little cap. Many football fans love him. They stop to take photos with the dog. Children run to see him because he sits very still. Some people think he is a toy. Osito is a great _______(4) for Jorge. They are best friends. Osito brings a big smile to everyone in the city.
Section 2: Main Idea
Choose the best summary of the story.
a) A rescue dog becomes a famous World Cup fan on a bicycle.
b) A man buys a new bicycle to ride around Mexico City.
c) Football players learn how to ride bicycles with dogs.
UNDERSTANDING
Section 3: True or False
1. Osito is an eight-year-old dog. T/F
2. Jorge Rangel plays football for the national team. T/F
3. Osito wears sunglasses and a national jersey. T/F
Section 4: Put Events in Order
Put the events in the correct order from 1 to 3.
A) Jorge puts Osito on his bicycle and starts riding around the city.
B) Osito goes to the World Cup match and becomes a viral sensation.
C) Jorge adopts Osito during a difficult time in his life.
LANGUAGE
Section 5: Vocab Match
1. mascot
2. smile
3. famous
4. bicycle
Match the words on the left with their correct definitions on the right.
a) Known by a lot of people everywhere.
b) A happy facial expression that shows joy.
c) A two-wheeled vehicle that you pedal with your feet.
d) A person or animal thought to bring good luck to a team.
USE IT
Section 6: Discussion Builder
Choose the correct option to complete the conversation.
1.
Student A: Do you think dogs make good companions?
Student B: Yes, because they are very _______ and friendly.
a) loud
b) loyal
c) scary
d) angry
2.
Student A: Would you like to dress up your pet in a jersey?
Student B: No, I think my cat would feel very _______ in clothes.
a) happy
b) excited
c) uncomfortable
d) proud
Section 7: Sentence Unscramble
Unscramble the words to make correct sentences.
1. A) a / B) dog / C) famous / D) is / E) Osito
2. A) bicycle / B) rides / C) on / D) a / E) he
ANSWER KEY
Warm Up:
Answer: b
Section 1: Fill in the Gaps
famous
bicycle
national
companion
Section 2:
Main Idea: a
Section 3: True or False
True
False
True
Section 4: Put Events in Order
C
A
B
Section 5: Vocab Match
d
b
a
c
Section 6: Discussion Builder
b
c
Section 7: Sentence Unscramble
E - D - A - C - B (Osito is a famous dog.)
E - B - C - D - A (He rides on a bicycle.)