FASHOIN AND SPORT

Read the text about Fiona Ellis' job and choose the correct answers.

Fiona Ellis has a very challenging job. Some people think it's a fun way to earn a living, but it's actually very hard work and it can be stressful. Fiona often works long hours and has to travel a lot. What does she do? She scouts for models - that means she looks for new models that could be the next face of fashion. She runs the models department of the talent agency Independent, the agency that represents many of the most famous actors and models in the world, including Daniel Craig (star of the new Bond film) and the model Elizabeth Hurley.

Fiona travels all over Britain looking for new models. She goes to all the places young people go such as music festivals, clothes shops, train stations and clubs. She goes scouting twice a week. Although she sees hundreds of young people in a day, she doesn't often find what she's looking for. In the five years she has been at Independent, they have only taken on thirty-six new models.

Fiona is famous for finding unusual attractive models. So what does she look for in a possible new model? Surprisingly, it is not always beautiful girls. 'People think models have to be beautiful or glamorous, but I look for different qualities ... a special 'something'. That could be the way they walk or their long wavy hair or their smile.' Modelling is not an easy job - the girls have to be punctual and hard-working. Being sociable is important too because they work with a lot of different people. 'It's like being an actor,' says Fiona. 'You have to move your face and body so that the designer and photographer like the image. And you have to do it again and again if necessary. When the photographer starts, you aren't allowed to move until he lets you move.'

1   Fiona's job is sometimes...

2   In her job, Fiona tries to find..

3   Fiona goes to music festivals because

4   In the last five years, Fiona

5   The girls that Fiona chooses are

6   Models

7   Models can move

Read the text about the Sports Personality of the Year Awards. Tick true and cross false or write ? (no information).

The Sports Personality of the Year is a British award that is given every year. It's an unusual sports award because it is not just about being good at sport. Of course, it's important to win competitions, but to win this award stars need to do more than that - they need to contribute to sport and be popular with the public. For this award, ordinary British people vote for their favourite sports stars. This year, over half a million people voted and footballer Ryan Giggs won the award with almost 30% of the votes. Racing champion Jenson Button was second with 19% of the votes, followed closely by world-champion athlete Jessica Ennis who got almost 16% of the votes.

Giggs is still playing professional football at the age of 36 and he still plays for Manchester United, the team he started playing for 20 years ago! Recently he played his 800th match, scored his 150th goal and helped Manchester United reach the Champions League final. Giggs has won more medals than any other Premier League player - he won his 11th Premier League medal this year and he has also won several other sports awards, including the Player of the Year. Manchester United are so pleased with his performance that they have offered him a new contract for next year. ‘I’m passionate about football and I love playing for United,' says Giggs. 'I hope next year won't be the last year.'

Other winners in the top ten included cyclist Mark Cavendish, gymnast Beth Tweddle and tennis player Andy Murray. The Young Sports Personality of the Year winner was diver Tom Daley. The special award went to TV star Eddie Izzard who ran 43 marathons in 51 days to raise money for the charity Sport Relief. Izzard raised over £200,000 to help poor people all over the world enjoy sport.

1 The Sports Personality of the Year Award is similar to other awards for sports

2 Ordinary people choose the Sports Personality of the Year.

3  Jessica Ennis is famous all over the world.

4 Ryan Giggs has played for many different English football clubs.

5 Giggs does not want to play for Manchester United after next year.