A - The receptionist told me to speak to you about taking part in the 5-aside football competition.. I’m here on holiday with my parents and so far I haven’t done anything or been anywhe
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Characters – Andy and Ciro
A - Hello, are you Ciro, the manager’s son?
C - Yes, I am
A - The receptionist told me to speak to you about taking part in the 5-aside football competition
C - That’s right I’m organising the event
A - Oh fantastic I’m here on holiday with my parents and so far I haven’t done anything or been anywhere because all they want to do is sit by the pool and read books
C - What’s your name?
A - Andy
C - Nice to meet you, Andy How old are you?
A - I’m 16 And you?
C - 17 next week Have you ever played 5-aside before?
A - Yes, I have played ordinary football since I was 7 years old and 5 a-side football for about 4 years I really enjoy 5 a-side, it’s a much faster game, I think
C - I agree Do you mind which position you play?
A - No, as long as I can play I’m happy
C - Have you met any of the other teenage boys staying in the hotel?
A - I’ve spoken to one or two by the pool Like me they are here with their parents who have come to chill out and do nothing and they are bored too
C - Have you brought any kit to play football, shorts, boots and the like
Trang 2A - Oh yes Since I’ve been playing football I’ve always taken my boots with me
on holiday, just in case, plus, I packed several pairs of shorts and t-shirts in my suitcase
C - Excellent Have you ever been to Italy before?
A - No, I haven’t I’ve only ever been to France My grandparents have a
holiday home in The Dordogne
C - That sounds lovely How many times a year do you go to France
A - So far I’ve been 5 times The place is very beautiful, it’s in the country but there’s nothing to do at night
C - I imagine your parents think it’s great
A - Oh yes My mother has been visiting the same place since she was a young girl and she never gets bored of it My father has just decided to buy a house there too so we can spend even more boring holidays there It sucks!
C - Next year you’re 17 maybe they will let you have a holiday with your
friends
A - Money is the problem I have an allowance but it’s not much so I work in the local supermarket at weekends to earn a little extra I like going out with
my mates too, so I’ve always spent everything in a couple of days I’ve never been good at saving money
C - I’m the same My father has had me working here for the last 2 years because he can keep an eye on me and he can pay me less than the other staff
It does have its perks I do get to play football all the time
A - Who do you support? I’m a Manchester United fan
C - Juventus, they have been my favourite team since I was 5 years old
A - Good team but Man United are better………