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FUNCTIONS English 9
• Talking about past events
• Making inquiries Theme 7
• Asking and answering questions in an interview
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3. Imagine that you will hold a general knowledge quiz about Cristiano Ronaldo’s biography
as part of a street interview. Take a quick look at the text below and make a list of questions.
Then, walk around the class asking the questions to your classmates. Take notes of the
answers. When you are finished, read the text again and discuss your answers.
MY QUESTIONS NOTES of ANSWERS
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Cristiano Ronaldo was born in Madeira, Portugal on February 5, 1985. He was named after American actor
and President Ronald Reagan because his father was a fan of his. His father worked for a football club and
his mother worked as a cook and cleaning person to help the family. Ronaldo grew up in a working-class
neighborhood under difficult circumstances. As a child, he was interested in football because of his father, the
equipment manager of a football club. He loved football so much that it was his main focus even when he
was a child. By the age of ten, he became a famous child for his talent in football. His fame and talents were
growing, but there was a serious problem. A very rare heart disease called tachycardia prevented him from
playing professional football. He had to have a heart surgery, at the age of 15, and he did so. Nothing went
wrong in and after the operation. He signed his first professional contract with Sporting Lisbon. It did not take
the European football giants long to notice Ronaldo and he transferred to Manchester United of the UK. His
great success took him to Real Madrid of Spain. With these clubs, he broke many records. Between 2008 and
2017, he won the Ballon d’Or Award (world player of the year award) 5 times. Currently, he plays for Juventus
of Italy and is inspiring millions all around the world.
4. Listen and take notes about Derinkuyu Underground City. (For the correct spelling Tapescript 7.3.1
of the proper nouns, ask your teacher for help after the listening.)

Origins Functions+Features Today

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5. Take a look at your notes and talk about
Derinkuyu Underground City.

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