Question

excellent goalie.\

i stood up and brushed off the grass and dirt that
clung to my shirt. we had been on the same soccer team
until fifth grade, when sergios skills skyrocketed while the
rest of his friends, me included, moved on to other
interests. \you know soccer isnt really my thing anymore,\
i said.

\i know, but youre brazilian! futebol isnt just a sport,
its a way of life!\ sergio pushed his hair out of his eyes.

why does sergio call soccer \a way of life\?
learn more.

wed been friends and neighbors since we were little,
playing tag in our buildings courtyard, scarfing down my
moms crispy, fried pastel de queijo, and having epic video
game tournaments. but ever since sergio made the varsity
team, we hadnt seen much of each other—the time we
used to spend together after school got swallowed up by
his soccer practice and my robotics - club meetings.

in this part of the story, what does
oscar reveal about his friendship
with sergio?

when they were younger, oscar

sergio. now that theyre older, theyve

Explanation:

1. For the first blank: The text states Oscar and Sergio were friends and neighbors since childhood, sharing daily activities like playing tag, eating together, and playing video games, so Oscar shared close, regular time with Sergio.
2. For the second blank: As they got older, Sergio's varsity soccer practices and Oscar's robotics club meetings took up their time, so they've grown apart and lost regular contact.

Answer:

When they were younger, Oscar shared close, daily moments with Sergio. Now that they're older, they've grown apart due to separate interests.