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Famous Sportsmen
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Vocabulary
this dream was passed on to - ця мрія передалася до
to score a goal - забивати гол
a striker - нападаючий
to asssist - сприяти, допомагати
to join … as - увійти (приєднатися) до … як
a trainee - гравець, що тренується
Soccer Tournament - футбольний турнір
usual position - звичайна позиція
right wing - правий фланг
to win (won, won) - вигравати
to lose (lost, lost) - програвати
to manage to score some of the spectacular goals – умудрятися забити
захоплюючі (ефектні) голи
the Premiership title – першорядний титул
footballing skill – футбольна здібність
a shining example - блискучий приклад
to follow - наслідувати
a domestic game – внутрішня гра
an international game – міжнародна гра
a reputation - репутація
to become higher – ставати вищим
Exercise 1. What do you know about David Beckham? Answer the questions about him. If you feel any difficulty then scan the text of the Ex.3 and find out the answers:
1. What sport does he do?
2. What team does he play for?
3. Is he married? Who to?
Exercise 2. Match the Ukrainian words to their English equivalents in the sentences taken from the text:
нападаючий _____________ спорядження, ранець _______________
фланг __________________ турнір ____________________________
гравець, що тренується ___ напівзахисник __________________
механік, монтер__________
1. His father was a gas fitter's assistant...
2....he also had a new Manchester United kit every year.
3....David joined Manchester United as a trainee.
5. David was playing inside, instead of his usual position right wing.
6. Beckham played brilliantly and won his place as " The Best Midfielder".
7. He scored nine goals and assisted 10 goals for strikers.
Exercise 3. Read the text carefully and find out:
— the name of the team Beckham played at school for;
— the names of the other young perspective players at " Manchester United";
— the dates of the worst season in David's career;
— the dates of the best season in David's career.
His father was a gas fitter's assistant and his mother was a hairdresser. They had 3 children, Lynne, David and Jtianne. His father always dreamed of being a footballer as a boy, now this dream was passed on to David. His parents always brought him a new football for Christmas and he also had a new " Manchester United" kit every year.
By the age of 8, Beckham was scoring more than a hundred goals over 3 seasons for his team, " Ridgeway Rovers". At age 11 he won at the Soccer Tournament at Old Trafford, the home of " Manchester United". David had always been devoted to the team.
In July 1991, David joined " Manchester United" as a trainee. David Beckham was established at " Manchester United" as one of the most famous footballers. He was surprised and happy.
David's life changed completely in the opening game of the 1996—1997 season against " Wimbledon". David was playing inside, instead of his usual position right wing. In the final couple of minutes he scored a goal which made him famous.
The 1998 World Cup wasn't successful, David received the red card from the referee, and the team lost. All the players were upset and disappointed.
The season of 1998—1999 was probably the best in David's
professional career. He managed to score some of the spectacular goals he used to do in the 1997 season. “Manchester United” won the Premiership title, the PA Cup and the European Cup.
In the 1999—2001 season Beckham played brilliantly and won his place as " The Best Midfielder”. He scored 9 goals and assisted 10 goals for strikers. The news that surprised the whole world was Beckham's new hairstyle. He shaved his head.
David Beckham’s footballing skill is without doubt a shining example for all other footballers to follow. And with every game he plays, domestic or international, his reputation becomes higher. He shows only the best football and scores spectacular goals.
Exercise 4. Complete the sentences below:
1. David's father had a dream to become a....
2. David's mother was a....
4. David changed his life by... a spectacular goal in the game against " Wimbledon".
5. In the 1998 World Cup Beckham received.....
6. The whole world was shocked because David changed his... in the 1999—2001 season.
Exercise 5. Answer the questions:
1. What is special about David Beckham?
2. How many brothers and sisters did David have?
3. What presents did he normally get from his parents?
4. What were David's childhood achievements in sport?
5. How did Alex Ferguson shock his fans in 1995—1996 season?
6. What problems did David have in 1997—1998 season?
7. What achievements did he have in 1998—1999 season?
8. What kind of example for all other footballers is David Beckham’s footballing skill?
Exercise 6. Read a short interview given by David Beckham and do the following exercisest:
My name is David Beckham. I was born in England on May 2nd, 1975. I am a very famous English footballer. My wife’s name is Victoria. She used to be in a band called the Spice Girls. We have three sons, and a daughter. I am one of the world’s highest paid footballers. When I lived in England, I played for Manchester United.
Exercise 6.1. Answer the questions:
1. Where was David born?
a) English; b) England; c) British
2. Which team did David play for when he lived in England/
a) Liverpool FC; b) Manchester United; c) Manchester city
3. What is his nationality?
a) England; b) Britain; c) English
4. How many sons has David got?
a) three; b) one; c) two
Exercise 6.2. Look at the sentences below. Can you add the missing verbs?
| am | is | have | play | was | is | lived | am | played |
1. My name... David Beckham.
2. I... born in England on May 2nd, 1975.
3. I... a very famous English footballer.
4. My wife’s name... Victoria.
5. We... three sons.
6. I... one of the world’s highest paid footballers.
7. When I... in England, I.... for Manchester United.
8. Now I... for a different footballl team.
*Exercise 6.3. These sentences have been jumbled on. Can you put the words in the right order?
Question 1. What is his name?
is / His / David / name / Beckham
Question 2. What is his job?
footballer / is / He / a
Question 3. What is his wife’s name?
is / Her / Victoria / name
Question 4. How many children has he got?
has / He / three / children
Question 5. Where was he born?
was / in / He / England / born
Question 6. When is his birthday?
2nd / May / birthday / is / His / on
Exercise 7. Read the texts and find the information you did not know about these persons. *Speak about sports celebrities of Ukraine:
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