大学英语作文：Ronaldo King of the World罗纳尔多: 世界球王

　　Ronaldo Luiz Nazario de Lima1 was born on 22 September 1976 in a poor suburb of Riode Janeiro2.Like most of his childhood friends, Ronaldo began his soccer career playing barefoot in the streets of his neighborhood.At the age of 14, he joined Cristov soccer club and only two years later became the star of Cruzeiro Belo Horizonte4 scoring a total of 58 goals in 60 matches and earning himself a reputation for his explosive5 pace and outstanding finishing skills.His goal-scoring record and unusual agility6 led him to be included in the Brazilian World Cup winning team the following year.After the World Cup, many top European football clubs were trying to sign him.Many people, including Brazilian football legend Bailly, referred to him as the most promising footballer of his generation.

　　罗纳尔多1976年9月22日出生在里约热内卢的贫困郊区。像多数童年的伙伴一样，他的足球生涯是从小区的街道上赤脚踢球开始的。14岁的时候，他加盟圣 克里斯托旺足球俱乐部，仅仅两年后他就成长为克鲁塞罗俱乐部的明星，60场比赛进了58粒球，快捷有力的步伐和非凡的射门技巧令其名声大噪。第二年，他射门得分的纪录以及超凡的敏捷使他入选巴西国家队参加世界杯。世界杯结束后，许多欧洲顶级足球俱乐部都削尖脑袋想同他签约。许多人，包括巴西传奇人物贝利，都认为他是同代人中最有希望的足球运动员。