1. WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR ME?
By Kirill Plotnikov
School № 10, Vladimir
My English teacher: Smirnova O. Y.

2. My name is Kirill Plotnikov. I live in an old Russian town Vladimir. I enjoy sport. I’m proud
of my country, the people of which have contributed much into the development of
international sport. Sports Russia for me is connected with my father Plotnikov Andrey
Nikolaevich who has devoted more than twenty years to race walking. He used to walk
for fifty km. He has achieved much in it. I know why. My father is very talented, strong
and hardworking.

3. The places my father has visited
 USA
GERMANY POLAND MEXICO FRANCE
 CZECH REPUBLIC

CHINA
ITALY
JAPAN
FINLAND
HUNGARY

4. The competitions my father has
participated in
 Five World Cups.
 Three European Championships.
 One World Championship.
 A lot of Russian Tournaments
 The 26th Olympic Games

5. The prizes my father has won

6. The friends my father has made

7. I want to follow my father’s
footsteps.
 I can’t imagine my life without football. It is my
favourite sports game. I train regularly and would like
to be successful in football. I hope my dreams will
come true if I’m patient, diligent and if my father
shares his great experience with me.