Question

V. Read the text below and summarize it in 75-80 words :
Edson Arantes do Nasiemento was born in Brazil in 1940 . At school he was given the
nickname ‘’ Pele ‘’ . He says he does not know why , or even what the name means . But the name Pele soon became world-famous .
Pele’s father was also a footballer , but not a very successful one . He was always poor and often injured . For this reason , Pele’s mother did not want her son to follow in his father’s footsteps . However , he started playing for the local club when he was only 10 years old . Aged 15 , he transferred to Santos , a big city club . Aged 16 he was playing for his country . In 1958 , still only 17 , he was in the winning World Cup team ( the youngest ever World Cup player ) . In 1970 , he was in the brilliant team that won the World Cup for Brazil again . Pele later went to the United States to help develop soccer there . He finally retired in 1977 . He was made Brazilian Minister for Sport in 1994 .
Pele was a brilliant player . Courageous , quick-witted and able to run amazingly quickly , he could kick accurately with either foot and he was as effective with his head as with his feet .
Pele became millionaire by the age of 22 , but he was shy and modest . He always behaved well on the pitch and encouraged young and often poor boys in their ambition . There is no better role model for all sportsmen today .

Answer 1

Edson Arantes do Nasiemento was born in Brazil in 1940 his nickname is Pele. He doesnt know what that means, but the name become famous. Peles father was a footballer but most of the time he was injured, this is why his mother didnt want to be a footballer. He started playing football at 10 years old , at 17 he won the World Cup. in 1970 he won the World Cup again for Brazil. Pele was a brilliant player and become a millionaire at 22 years old.