Read the article about a young football player called Jesse Sulbaran, who is a student at the National Football Academy. You will receive up to 6 marks for the content of your summary, and up to 6 marks for the style and accuracy of your language. Remember the name Jesse Sulbaran. Soon you might see him scoring a goal in the World Cup, or advertising a famous brand of football boots. But for now, this 16-year-old is one of the few lucky players to have a place at the National Football Academy. The Academy is a training school for talented young players and Jesse has been there since he was eleven. Life there is tough - students have to work as hard on their academic studies as on their football skills, and aren't allowed to play football if their schoolwork isn't good enough. Jesse admits it's demanding, but says it has taught him to try his best in everything he does. The schedule is always packed, not just with football, but with other responsibilities around the Academy, so Jesse has had to train himself to manage his time effectively. Jesse's weekly routine involves three sessions of football training, a regular fitness programme and matches against other youth teams, as well as schoolwork of course. Last year, he was chosen for international matches, which he believes has helped him to adapt to different styles of football. The Academy aims to give pupils a broader education than simply football, so all students are encouraged to take up a new sport in the first term. In addition to lessons on how to handle media interviews, the curriculum also includes information to help players maintain a healthy diet, which Jesse says he found useful. Such a demanding timetable is bound to bring challenges. Jesse recently hurt his ankle during a match and wasn't able to play for a month. He describes his disappointment, but says the doctors were fantastic and showed him how to recover from injuries in a safe way. Every year, the club decides who will continue at the Academy and only the best players make it through. 'We're always under huge pressure, so you've got to keep a positive mental attitude. The coaches spend a lot of time helping us with this, and for me this is one of the most useful skills l've gained.' . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Up to 6 marks to be awarded for Content (Reading)
Relevant Content points to include are:
1 try his best (in everything)
2 manage his time (effectively)
3 adapt to different styles of football
4 take up a new sport
5 handle media / handle interviews
6 maintain a healthy diet
7 recover from injuries in a safe way
8 keep a positive mental attitude
Up to 6 marks to be awarded for Language (Writing).
See generic marking criteria for Exercise 4.

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