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ORAL PRESENTATIONORAL PRESENTATION

INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION

Hello my name is Amadeu Fabra and I'm Hello my name is Amadeu Fabra and I'm fourteen years old. fourteen years old. I live in Banyoles and I study at Casa I live in Banyoles and I study at Casa Nostra school. Nostra school. My favourite sport is football My favourite sport is football In this oral presentation, I'm talking about In this oral presentation, I'm talking about my favourite sport: football. my favourite sport: football. Thank you very much. Thank you very much.

A PROFILE OF THE SPORTA PROFILE OF THE SPORT Football has existed since 1863, but its origins Football has existed since 1863, but its origins

are more than 24 centuries ago. are more than 24 centuries ago. It started in China, but now there are clubs all It started in China, but now there are clubs all over the world. It is the most popular team sport over the world. It is the most popular team sport in the world. in the world.

The biggest international Football competiton in The biggest international Football competiton in the world is the World Cup, which started in the world is the World Cup, which started in 1930. 1930. Woman has competed in the World Cup since Woman has competed in the World Cup since 1895. 1895.

BIOGRAPHY OF A FAMOUS BIOGRAPHY OF A FAMOUS SPORTS PLAYERSPORTS PLAYER

Lionel Andrés Messi was born 24 June 1987 in Rosario, Santa Fe Lionel Andrés Messi was born 24 June 1987 in Rosario, Santa Fe Province, Argentina is an Argentine footballer who plays for Spanish Province, Argentina is an Argentine footballer who plays for Spanish La Liga club FC Barcelona and the Argentin national team. He has La Liga club FC Barcelona and the Argentin national team. He has drawn comparisons to Diego Maradona; Maradona himself declared drawn comparisons to Diego Maradona; Maradona himself declared Messi his "successor". At the age of five, Messi started playing Messi his "successor". At the age of five, Messi started playing football for Grandoli. In 1995, Messi switched to Newell's Old Boys. football for Grandoli. In 1995, Messi switched to Newell's Old Boys. At the age of 11, he was diagnosed with a growth hormone At the age of 11, he was diagnosed with a growth hormone deficiency.deficiency.

River Plate showed interest in Messi's progress, but did not have River Plate showed interest in Messi's progress, but did not have enough money to pay for the treatment of the illness that cost $1500 enough money to pay for the treatment of the illness that cost $1500 a month. Carles Rexach, the sporting director of FC Barcelona, was a month. Carles Rexach, the sporting director of FC Barcelona, was made aware of Messi's talent, and Barcelona signed him after made aware of Messi's talent, and Barcelona signed him after watching him play,offering to pay for the medical bills if he was watching him play,offering to pay for the medical bills if he was willing to move to start a new life in Spain.His family moved to willing to move to start a new life in Spain.His family moved to Europe and he started in the club's youth teams Europe and he started in the club's youth teams

INTERVIEW A CHAMPIONINTERVIEW A CHAMPION Hi Lionel Messi. Now I'm going to ask you some questions:Hi Lionel Messi. Now I'm going to ask you some questions: Who is the best player for you? Who is the best player for you? My favourite player is Xavi Hernandez.My favourite player is Xavi Hernandez. Who is the best trainer for you?Who is the best trainer for you? My favourite trainer is Pep Guardiola.My favourite trainer is Pep Guardiola. Do you have a girlfriend?Do you have a girlfriend? Yes, I do. Her name is Rebeca.Yes, I do. Her name is Rebeca. Having spent so long at Barça, do you hate Real Madrid now?Having spent so long at Barça, do you hate Real Madrid now? I don't hate Real Madrid. I just love Barcelona. I don't hate Real Madrid. I just love Barcelona.

Do you tink you need to be specially motivated to play against Real Do you tink you need to be specially motivated to play against Real Madrid?Madrid?

Well, it is a special match because it is Madrid. But,really it's the Well, it is a special match because it is Madrid. But,really it's the same as always: two teams, eleven players… same as always: two teams, eleven players…

BUYING TICKETS BY PHONE BUYING TICKETS BY PHONE FOR A COMPETITIONFOR A COMPETITION

Woman – Hello. Ticket Connect. How can I help you? Woman – Hello. Ticket Connect. How can I help you? Amadeu – Oh, hi!. I’m phoning about the tickets for the match Amadeu – Oh, hi!. I’m phoning about the tickets for the match between FCBarcelona and RealMadrid between FCBarcelona and RealMadrid Woman – Yes, can you tell me the date and place? Woman – Yes, can you tell me the date and place? Amadeu – Yes, are there any tickets for the Camp Nou on the Amadeu – Yes, are there any tickets for the Camp Nou on the 18th of February? 18th of February? Woman – Yes we’ve got tickets for that match. Woman – Yes we’ve got tickets for that match. Amadeu – Great!, how much are they? Amadeu – Great!, how much are they? Woman – They are 60€ Woman – They are 60€ Amadeu – Ok. Can I have six tickets please? Amadeu – Ok. Can I have six tickets please? Woman – Yes of course. I’ll need your number, address and a Woman – Yes of course. I’ll need your number, address and a credit card number please. credit card number please. Amadeu – All right!. Just a moment please. The number is 233 Amadeu – All right!. Just a moment please. The number is 233 342 234 . 342 234 . Woman – Thank you. The tickets will arrive next week at your Woman – Thank you. The tickets will arrive next week at your house. house. Amadeu – Thanks very muchAmadeu – Thanks very much

DESCRIVING AN EVENTDESCRIVING AN EVENT

The UEFA Champions League, which The UEFA Champions League, which evolved from the European Champion evolved from the European Champion Clubs' Cup, is a seasonal club football Clubs' Cup, is a seasonal club football competition organised by UEFA since competition organised by UEFA since 1992 for the most successful football clubs 1992 for the most successful football clubs in Europe. The prize, the European in Europe. The prize, the European Champion Clubs' Cup, is the most Champion Clubs' Cup, is the most prestigious club trophy in the sport. The prestigious club trophy in the sport. The UEFA Champions League is separate UEFA Champions League is separate from the UEFA Cup.from the UEFA Cup.

ASK FOR PERMISSION TO GO ASK FOR PERMISSION TO GO TO THE EVENTTO THE EVENT

Amadeu - Mum, can I go to the match between Amadeu - Mum, can I go to the match between FcBarcelona and Espanyol with my friend Eloi?FcBarcelona and Espanyol with my friend Eloi?

Mum - Yeah.Mum - Yeah. Amadeu - Cool. Oh and then can I go to the party?Amadeu - Cool. Oh and then can I go to the party? Mum - No, you can'tMum - No, you can't Amadeu - Why not?Amadeu - Why not? Mum - Because you are playing football tomorrow!Mum - Because you are playing football tomorrow! Amadeu - Ok. Can I borrow some money?Amadeu - Ok. Can I borrow some money? Mum - Ok. I'll lend you 50€.Mum - Ok. I'll lend you 50€. Amadeu - Thanks, mum.Amadeu - Thanks, mum.

OPINIONOPINION

I started to practise football when I was I started to practise football when I was five in CD. Banyoles. five in CD. Banyoles.

Sport is very good because you can make Sport is very good because you can make new friends, do a lot of exercice and it's new friends, do a lot of exercice and it's the best activity in the world.the best activity in the world.