A Dream That Came True

Ermelindo was born in a small community in Picos, from a very poor family.
When he was a little boy, he used to play with his cousins and friends in a small street
close to his house. One day, his father gave him a ball made of old socks and pieces of
clothes. For Ermilindo, it was the best present he had ever received. Since that day,
Ermilindo started playing soccer every time he could. When he went to school, his
favorite game during the break was playing football with his best friends and
classmates.
One day, Ermelindo´s uncle gave his family a very old fashioned television, but
for him it was the first opportunity to watch a soccer match on the TV. It was fantastic!
That day, Ermilindo knew his idol: Cristiano Ronaldo. He started to follow Ronaldo
and to research everything he could about him and about the way he played. One day he
told his father that he wanted to be just like Cristiano Ronaldo.
At age 12, Ermelindo went to high school and he had to attend Physical Education
classes. The only sport that he wanted to play was obviously, soccer. Then, with no
surprise, he was considered the best player in his school. So, Ermelindo realized that he
could choose it as a profession.
When Ermelindo was 17 years old, he dropped out school in order to follow his
big dream. At beginning, it was not that easy because his parents didn’t want to accept
his decision, but he was strong enough to convince their family about the importance of
his dream. Just 6 months after he dropped out the school, Ermelindo received a very
pleasant invitation from the best Cape Verdean soccer team: Sporting da Praia. At that
time, Ermelindo was having his first opportunity to be a professional player.

Things couldn’t start better! At his first official match, Ermelindo simply scored 3
amazing goals. It was not only a good beginning, but also a road for a perfect ending.
Ermilindo only played one year in Cape Verde because on the following year, he was
invited by Real Madrid to shine in Spain with the best world stars.

Now, Ermilindo is 20 years old and he is considered one of the best young players
all around the world. Thus, Ermelindo said in his last interview that he is very happy,
not because of the fame or money; because he is doing what he likes. For him, doing
what you like is the best job in the world.
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 An accountant: keeps financial accounts.

 An architect: designs buildings.
 A butcher: cuts up and sells meat.
 A carpenter: makes wood furniture.
 A chef/cook: cooks meals.
 A dentist: looks after people’s teeth.
 A director (cinema): directs a play, a film or series.
 A director (company): manages a company.
 A doctor: treats sick people.
 An engineer: designs machines, bridges, railways …
 A farmer: farms the land.
 A flight attendant: looks after people on plane.
 A fire fighter: puts out fires.
 A forger: forges metal.
 A gardener: takes care of flowers and plants.
 A hairdresser: cuts and styles hair.
 A headmaster: in charge of school.
 A lawyer: advises a person about law/defends people in court.
 A lecturer: gives lectures at the university.
 Interpreter: translates words from one language to another.
 A mechanic: repairs vehicles.
 A musician: writes and plays music.
 A painter: paints paintings.
 A photographer: takes photographs.
 A pilot: flies planes.
 A policeman: organizes the traffic / catches criminals.
 A postman: delivers letters.
 A plumber: repairs water pipes.
 A secretary: writes letters, answers the phone, make arrangements…
 A shopkeeper: keeps a shop.
 A taxi/bus driver: drives a taxi/bus.
 A teacher: explains lessons and educate students
1- Add _er, -or, -cian to write jobs

Doct____ Musi____ Engine___ Paint____ Invent____ Astronom____ Sing___ Sail____

Photograph____ Computer Techni____ Buid_____ Farm____ Opti____ Teach____

2- Jobs crossword:
Write these jobs and occupations in the right category.

builder beautician scientist actor waiter engineer teacher baker

clown architect farmer musician cashier accountant politician nurse
journalist doctor electrician plumber carpenter tailor photographer
manager vet taxi driver postman painter athlete dentist referee
magicianmodel mechanic chemist dancer hairdresser pilot singer
butcher  civil servant  soldier  footballer  farmer  miner  secretary
receptionist  fireman  writer  surgeon  cook  gardener  lawyer  librarian
steward jeweler architect chef model sailor porter pilot professor

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