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考点规范练22(必修5 Unit 2) .阅读理解 A I could never have imagined what I would achieve through football.I owe my life,everything I have to football. My life in football began with my granddad Joe,who took me to my first game.Over the years,I’ve been lucky enough to enjoy many of our highlights.I’ve played on every continent and everywhere I’ve played,I’ve seen the popularity of English football.I am proud to have been part of the success that English football has enjoyed over the past twenty years. When my granddad took me to my first game,I could never have imagined that,almost 30 years on,FIFA would invite me to take part in the 2010 World Cup Tour.My granddad would have been so proud to have seen that.Unfortunately the day before I flew out for the draw my granddad died.That was a year ago today.He was an important figure in my life.He started me in football;he guided me through my career.My granddad was certainly as proud of me as I was of him. Now I want to do something that will make my grandchildren proud.Through FIFA and President Blatter’s good work,I’ve seen the good that football can do.I’ve seen how it can change lives in all sorts of ways.I’ve seen this in South Africa,in Thailand,in Sierra Leone and all over the world.Now I want to do more and that’s why I’m here today.In fact,it’s why everyone from the England bid,from Prime Minister to Prince William,is here today.Because working together,the FIFA World Cup can achieve so much for so many people,and bring benefits that will be felt over generations.You all can make this happen.Each of you has the chance to create opportunities for young people in every corner of the world. | 
