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Respect

Respect

In this issue, Santi loses her temper and almost loses her friends. She learns a hard lesson.

 

Santi follows the coach to his office. Coach tells her to go home. We don’t swear here. “In this club, you have to show respect.”  Later, coach phones Santi. He says she can return to training but needs to cut out the bad language and arrogance.Santi apologises to the coach and says she will be better.

 

In this activity, you have to match the phrases from the story with the descriptions.
Match the phrases to the descriptions.
Next day at training Santi apologises to the rest of the team and does well. She is friends with the rest of the team as they walk off the training pitch.  Santi’s father is waiting outside. “Come on. Let’s go.” “Why you want to play football is beyond me” “It will come to nothing”  As they walk away they walk past coach. Coach says “it’s been a long time since I last saw you,” to Santi’s father. He replies “not long enough”.

 

Before the next match, Santi asks Coach about her dad. He says he used to play in the same team as Santi’s father. He says that Santi’s father was a great player but couldn’t control his temper and had no respect for his teammates.   His coach threw him out of the club and he didn’t play again. Santi thinks she understands and asks her dad to come and watch her next game. He grudgingly agrees.

 

In this activity, you have to match the two halves of the sentences that use the form 'used to'.
Match the sentences.
In the next match, Sant’s dad shouts “Come on then. Let’s see if girls can play!” Santi tries to ignore her dad and  scores a goal and is playing well.  Her father looks on with more approval than normal. But she is still angry.

 

Then, someone fouls Santi, and the referee doesn’t see the foul. Santi shouts at the referee and swears at her teammate for not helping her. Santi gets a red card. The team lose the game.   Santi’s father looks on - shocked.  In the changing rooms the coach shouts at everyone but especially at Santi. When the coach leaves, the captain and team pin all the blame on her and that she’s let down the team.  Santi is alone in the changing rooms.

 

Coach comes back in. Surprised to see her. She apologises and asks how she can do better.  Coach gives her some tips on controlling emotions - counting to ten etc.   Coach says “I wish I could have done this with your dad all those years ago.”  Her father is waiting outside. He apologises to her. “I understand how important football is to you”. You were great but you need to listen to your coach and teammates. “I made a mistake, I don’t want you to make the same mistake.”  Coach and dad shake hands.
In this activity, you have to arrange the events from the story so far.
Put the events in order.
 

The next day she is at training. First, she apologises to the team and says she wants to be a good member of the team. The team captain apologises to her as well for blaming the result solely on her. “We win as a team and lose as a team.”  The next match with the same referee. She shakes hands with the referee at the start of the game.  Santi’s dad watches the match alongside the coach.

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What do you think?

Why do you think Santi is angry at the beginning of the story?
Why does Santi say sorry to the rest of the team?
How does Santi's dad feel?
Why is respect and fair play important?
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AleMH
25/02/2016
MX
21
points

1.- Beacuse she learnt to be rude of her father. Also he bother her.
2.-Beacuse she felt bad about her behavior
3.-Angry
4.-Because They are bare for playing in teams


AleMH
25/02/2016 15:43
Mexico
Liverpool
21

1.- Beacuse she learnt to be rude of her father. Also he bother her.
2.-Beacuse she felt bad about her behavior
3.-Angry
4.-Because They are bare for playing in teams

oroztico
25/02/2016
MX
16
points

Why do you think Santi is angry at the beginning of the story?

Because her dad don't permited play soccer

Why does Santi say sorry to the rest of the team?

because she lost her temper and used bad lenguage

How does Santi's dad feel?

he feel proud for she


oroztico
25/02/2016 15:43
Mexico
Chelsea
16

Why do you think Santi is angry at the beginning of the story?

Because her dad don't permited play soccer

Why does Santi say sorry to the rest of the team?

because she lost her temper and used bad lenguage

How does Santi's dad feel?

he feel proud for she

RogerGhost98
25/02/2016
MX
23
points

1.Santi is angry because her father is rude with her.
2.Because she was unrespecful with her teammates.
3.He feels angry for didn't play when he was a child.
4.Because to play in a team, you need to respect your teammates for a better relationship.


RogerGhost98
25/02/2016 15:43
Mexico
Arsenal
23

1.Santi is angry because her father is rude with her.
2.Because she was unrespecful with her teammates.
3.He feels angry for didn't play when he was a child.
4.Because to play in a team, you need to respect your teammates for a better relationship.

MrMcFly
25/02/2016
MX
25
points

1. Because his father didn't understand her and her passion.
2. because she knew her mistake and wanted to apologize with them
3. Distant
4. because respect and fair are essential to win


MrMcFly
25/02/2016 15:41
Mexico
Arsenal
25

1. Because his father didn't understand her and her passion.
2. because she knew her mistake and wanted to apologize with them
3. Distant
4. because respect and fair are essential to win

Alvinla
25/02/2016
MX
16
points

It's a good story because we can learn about the history and reflex about our acts


Alvinla
25/02/2016 15:40
Mexico
Chelsea
16

It's a good story because we can learn about the history and reflex about our acts

MarioGomez
25/02/2016
MX
15
points

I like the comic


MarioGomez
25/02/2016 15:39
Mexico
Liverpool
15

I like the comic

Adriancito
24/02/2016
MX
15
points

Santi learned about respect


Adriancito
24/02/2016 14:59
Mexico
Chelsea
15

Santi learned about respect

Darkness1198
24/02/2016
MX
6
points

Because she not respect to yours teammater.
Because fell terrible.
He was proud
Yes.


Darkness1198
24/02/2016 14:52
Mexico
Chelsea
6

Because she not respect to yours teammater.
Because fell terrible.
He was proud
Yes.

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Lalo Noriega
24/02/2016
MX
6
points

I think he had a lousy behavior, because I behaved rudely with his teammates and even his father.

Because he was fouled during the game.
He feels it's a waste of time to go to training.

To avoid problems and discussions like Santi.


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Lalo Noriega
24/02/2016 14:31
Mexico
Chelsea
6

I think he had a lousy behavior, because I behaved rudely with his teammates and even his father.

Because he was fouled during the game.
He feels it's a waste of time to go to training.

To avoid problems and discussions like Santi.

Saul Pineda
24/02/2016
MX
16
points

1 that his father scolded and I became depressed
2 because I knew it was bad behavior with his team
3 shame
4 have a fair play


Saul Pineda
24/02/2016 14:16
Mexico
Chelsea
16

1 that his father scolded and I became depressed
2 because I knew it was bad behavior with his team
3 shame
4 have a fair play

Lalitopapi
24/02/2016
MX
17
points

Is a great story because the actor principal learn the lesson of the respect.


Lalitopapi
24/02/2016 14:15
Mexico
Manchester United
17

Is a great story because the actor principal learn the lesson of the respect.

Caren
24/02/2016
MX
13
points

1.-Santi is angry because her father didn´t want that she play.
2.- Because say bad word
3.- He is feel bad and guilty
4.-Because it´s important to have a good comunication in your team.


Caren
24/02/2016 14:15
Mexico
Liverpool
13

1.-Santi is angry because her father didn´t want that she play.
2.- Because say bad word
3.- He is feel bad and guilty
4.-Because it´s important to have a good comunication in your team.

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Miguel RL
24/02/2016
MX
19
points

-Because her father treat bad
-She was feelig blame because they lost the match
-He feel proud after the martch
-For feel good


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Miguel RL
24/02/2016 14:14
Mexico
Chelsea
19

-Because her father treat bad
-She was feelig blame because they lost the match
-He feel proud after the martch
-For feel good

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Mauri
24/02/2016
MX
19
points

it's a interesting history. Santi was angry because her dad didn't want that she practiced footbal. Santi said "sorry" because was her guilt. Her dad feel proud. Because it is important to play


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Mauri
24/02/2016 14:13
Mexico
Manchester United
19

it's a interesting history. Santi was angry because her dad didn't want that she practiced footbal. Santi said "sorry" because was her guilt. Her dad feel proud. Because it is important to play

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joses
24/02/2016
MX
11
points

Because her father had scolded

because her bad behavior

her pound

because is good


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joses
24/02/2016 14:12
Mexico
Manchester United
11

Because her father had scolded

because her bad behavior

her pound

because is good

Dinochaurio
24/02/2016
MX
19
points

1.Because her father dont training your son
2.Because she her fault in the match
3.Shame
4.Because fair play


Dinochaurio
24/02/2016 14:10
Mexico
Chelsea
19

1.Because her father dont training your son
2.Because she her fault in the match
3.Shame
4.Because fair play

Roguca
24/02/2016
MX
7
points

because your dad not like the foot boll
because she lose the control to hers temperament
he feel bad whit your daughter
because if you have not control you can lament


Roguca
24/02/2016 14:10
Mexico
Swansea City
7

because your dad not like the foot boll
because she lose the control to hers temperament
he feel bad whit your daughter
because if you have not control you can lament

MauricioPonce
24/02/2016
MX
9
points

1. Because his father did not want to continue with their training
2. because She knew that the attitude with peers was wrong
3. Shame
4. because respect and fair play drive to win.


MauricioPonce
24/02/2016 14:09
Mexico
Chelsea
9

1. Because his father did not want to continue with their training
2. because She knew that the attitude with peers was wrong
3. Shame
4. because respect and fair play drive to win.

Diego090411
24/02/2016
MX
14
points

I think Santi´s bad temper cause by her dad, because all the pesonalities or ways to refer others with bad words.
She was angry at the beginning of the story because her dad say, "Soccer is a waste of time".

Because santi spoke to his team without respect and with bad words

Santi´s dad all the story feel angry, but he is proud of santi.

Becaus if a play don´t have values and respect, in all the games have problems and all the people figth and discuse with all, all the time.


Diego090411
24/02/2016 14:08
Mexico
Chelsea
14

I think Santi´s bad temper cause by her dad, because all the pesonalities or ways to refer others with bad words.
She was angry at the beginning of the story because her dad say, "Soccer is a waste of time".

Because santi spoke to his team without respect and with bad words

Santi´s dad all the story feel angry, but he is proud of santi.

Becaus if a play don´t have values and respect, in all the games have problems and all the people figth and discuse with all, all the time.

Cesar Diego
24/02/2016
MX
13
points

Because his dad says it's a waste of time.
Because it was too rude.
Always angry.
For healthy fun.


Cesar Diego
24/02/2016 14:07
Mexico
Manchester United
13

Because his dad says it's a waste of time.
Because it was too rude.
Always angry.
For healthy fun.

joseantonio
24/02/2016
MX
9
points

1.- because his father did not want to continue playing football
2.-because he felt bad for behaving well
3.- pain
4.-because play fair and be respectful in order to win


joseantonio
24/02/2016 14:07
Mexico
Chelsea
9

1.- because his father did not want to continue playing football
2.-because he felt bad for behaving well
3.- pain
4.-because play fair and be respectful in order to win

Saul Pineda
24/02/2016
MX
16
points

1.It was that his father scolded and depressed training
2.because I had a bad attitude with his team
3. Shame
4.have a fair play


Saul Pineda
24/02/2016 14:07
Mexico
Chelsea
16

1.It was that his father scolded and depressed training
2.because I had a bad attitude with his team
3. Shame
4.have a fair play

lalodsi
24/02/2016
MX
19
points

Hahaha


lalodsi
24/02/2016 14:06
Mexico
Manchester United
19

Hahaha

Ari_
24/02/2016
MX
18
points

She is angry because her dad disagree that she plays football and he does not support her in any way and it is a cause of her behaivor. She always say bad words.
Then, her father change his opinion of soccer because he left in the past his bad memories of soccer.
The respect was so important to have a good communication with her team so, she had to change her behaivor


Ari_
24/02/2016 14:05
Mexico
Liverpool
18

She is angry because her dad disagree that she plays football and he does not support her in any way and it is a cause of her behaivor. She always say bad words.
Then, her father change his opinion of soccer because he left in the past his bad memories of soccer.
The respect was so important to have a good communication with her team so, she had to change her behaivor

lili3im5
24/02/2016
MX
13
points

because her father escoloded
because she dont knew
because is important6 tha respect and fair play drive to win
because that speaks of fair play and respect


lili3im5
24/02/2016 14:04
Mexico
Chelsea
13

because her father escoloded
because she dont knew
because is important6 tha respect and fair play drive to win
because that speaks of fair play and respect

A0016
24/02/2016
MX
6
points

because of her father shut at her saying that football is a waste of time
because he was rude with them
shame
are charartesitics of a good play


A0016
24/02/2016 14:03
Mexico
Arsenal
6

because of her father shut at her saying that football is a waste of time
because he was rude with them
shame
are charartesitics of a good play

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Miguel RL
24/02/2016
MX
19
points

Santi use to bad vocabulary when she playing because her father treat bad and despair she


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Miguel RL
24/02/2016 13:59
Mexico
Chelsea
19

Santi use to bad vocabulary when she playing because her father treat bad and despair she

Lalitopapi
24/02/2016
MX
17
points

Is a good story, because in this show the actor pricipal learn the lesson.


Lalitopapi
24/02/2016 13:57
Mexico
Manchester United
17

Is a good story, because in this show the actor pricipal learn the lesson.

Katherin
24/02/2016
MX
14
points

1.- Because her father made her feel than the football was a waste of time
2.- Because she knows that her vocabulary was inadequate
3.-He feel bad because his temp made that him having problems when he was played football
4.- Because If you respect you can been respected


Katherin
24/02/2016 13:57
Mexico
Chelsea
14

1.- Because her father made her feel than the football was a waste of time
2.- Because she knows that her vocabulary was inadequate
3.-He feel bad because his temp made that him having problems when he was played football
4.- Because If you respect you can been respected

JA_Daniel
24/02/2016
MX
16
points

Santi was angry because her father don't want he to go for football training


JA_Daniel
24/02/2016 13:57
Mexico
Manchester United
16

Santi was angry because her father don't want he to go for football training

Liah_gm12
24/02/2016
MX
15
points

Because her father don't want she play football
Because she made a mistake with her teammates.
Shame
Because you have to enjoy the play to have a good results.


Liah_gm12
24/02/2016 13:51
Mexico
Newcastle United
15

Because her father don't want she play football
Because she made a mistake with her teammates.
Shame
Because you have to enjoy the play to have a good results.

Lalitopapi
24/02/2016
MX
17
points

Is a good story


Lalitopapi
24/02/2016 13:50
Mexico
Manchester United
17

Is a good story

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BM_URIEL
24/02/2016
MX
17
points

1. 'Cause her father didn't want that she play football and depressed her training
2. 'Cause she knew her lack of respect to her teammates
3, Pain
4 Because like Benito Juarez say "The respect to right outside is the peace"


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BM_URIEL
24/02/2016 13:49
Mexico
Manchester City
17

1. 'Cause her father didn't want that she play football and depressed her training
2. 'Cause she knew her lack of respect to her teammates
3, Pain
4 Because like Benito Juarez say "The respect to right outside is the peace"

alex14
24/02/2016
MX
11
points

She says she's sorry because she realised she made a mistake and that is a good thing. Fair play is as much important as a good result. Only true champions know that


alex14
24/02/2016 13:48
Mexico
Tottenham Hotspur
11

She says she's sorry because she realised she made a mistake and that is a good thing. Fair play is as much important as a good result. Only true champions know that

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aragorn1986
24/12/2015
ME
3557
points

Santi has learned her lesson and will therefore avoid any further conflict with her teammates and opposite players.


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aragorn1986
24/12/2015 14:57
Montenegro
Arsenal
3557

Santi has learned her lesson and will therefore avoid any further conflict with her teammates and opposite players.

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MUGEMANYI
16/11/2015
RW
2320
points

Santi was angry because her father don't want he to go for football training


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MUGEMANYI
16/11/2015 16:22
Rwanda
Arsenal
2320

Santi was angry because her father don't want he to go for football training

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aragorn1986
28/10/2015
ME
3557
points

She says she's sorry because she realised she made a mistake and that is a good thing. Fair play is as much important as a good result. Only true champions know that.


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aragorn1986
28/10/2015 23:31
Montenegro
Arsenal
3557

She says she's sorry because she realised she made a mistake and that is a good thing. Fair play is as much important as a good result. Only true champions know that.

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Phyophyo Eihlaing
30/07/2015
MM
0
points

1. Because her father scolded and depressed her training.
2. because she knew her fault such as unrespectful manner to her teammates.
3. Shame
4. because respect and fair play drive to win.


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Phyophyo Eihlaing
30/07/2015 06:08
Myanmar
Manchester United
0

1. Because her father scolded and depressed her training.
2. because she knew her fault such as unrespectful manner to her teammates.
3. Shame
4. because respect and fair play drive to win.

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Goals

Skills: Practise your reading

Vocabulary: Learn some useful phrases

Grammar: 'used to' to talk about the past