Reading Comprehension. Term I. Grade 9

Read the text and answer the question.

When I was a little boy, I wanted to be a pilot. I thought it would be so cool to fly an aeroplane around the world. But my dream changed when I got a bit older and started playing football. Then I wanted to be a professional footballer.

I played for my school team and I played for my local team at weekends. I was really good and when I was 14 a scout from Manchester United came to watch me play. They offered me a place in their youth academy and I moved to Manchester with my dad. I loved it there! The training was hard but I was playing with some of the best young players in the country. I played for the England Under-16 team, the Under-17s and the Under-18s. And then, when I was 18, I made my first appearance for the Manchester United First Team. It was amazing!

But after that, things didn't go so well. I got injured and I couldn't play for a long time. I had to have an operation on my knee and I had lots of physiotherapy. When I was better, I went back to training but I wasn't as good as before. There were so many other good players at the club and the manager told me I wasn't going to get many more chances to play for the First Team. I was really disappointed and I left the club.

Now I'm not sure what I want to do. I like cooking, so maybe I'll be a chef. Or maybe I'll go to university and study sports science. But one thing's for sure - I'll always love football!

narrator - оповідач

What was the narrator's childhood dream?

How did the narrator end up playing for Manchester United?

What happened to the narrator after they made their first appearance for the Manchester United First Team?

Why did the narrator leave Manchester United?

What is the narrator's current uncertainty about their future career?

The person wanted to be a pilot when they were younger.

The person's dream of becoming a pilot changed when they started playing football.

The person played for their school team and their local team.

A scout from Manchester United offered the person a place in their youth academy.

The person played for the England Under-19 team.

The person made their first appearance for the Manchester United First Team when they were 16.

The person's career at Manchester United ended due to an injury.

The person is currently unsure about their future career path.

The person is considering becoming a chef.

The person no longer has any interest in football.