India Needs More Help in Sports

PRONUNCIATION GUIDE
Directions: Practice saying the words with your
tutor.

0-1 athlete /lit /

0-2 silver /slvr /
0-3 medal /
l/
0-4 volleyball /vlibl /
0-5 cricket /krkt /
Audio Pronunciation Guide

The girl is practicing her sport.

EXERCISE 1: Unlocking Word Meanings

Directions: Read and learn new words and expressions with your tutor.

1-1 athlete [noun] person who does sports

[Example:] Mao Asada is a famous Japanese athlete.

1-2 running [noun] the sport of moving on your feet at a fast speed
[Example:] She won a medal for running at the competition

1-3 equipment [noun] things that you need to do something

[Example:] Jack ordered office equipment such as computers and printers.

1-4 support [verb] to help someone with their needs

[Example:] Dan works to support his family.

1-5 compete [verb] to become a player in a contest

[Example:] The swimmer will compete in the Olympics.

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EXERCISE 2: Article
Directions: Read the article per paragraph.
After each paragraph there is a statement, identify if this is TRUE/FALSE.

India Needs More Help in Sports

Sports are popular in India. However, athletes feel that the government doesnt help them enough.
Because of this, India doesnt do well in international sports competitions. The countrys athletes wish more
money will be given for sports development. It can be used to build training centers and buy equipment.
2-1 TRUE/FALSE: India does not win many international sports competitions.
/

The Sparsh [spahr-sh] Sports Development Foundation wants to change this. Ajeet Verma [AH-jeet
VIR-ma] created the foundation in 2010. He competed and won a silver medal for running at the World Cup.
Now, he uses part of the money he earns as a railroad worker to help young athletes.
2-2 TRUE/FALSE: All of the money Ajeet Verma gets from work goes to the foundation.
/

Julie Yadav, a runner, is one of the teenage athletes that the foundation helps. They supported her by
giving her the training she needs. They also provided her with money so she can buy equipment. Through
their help, she won a silver medal in a big competition.
2-3 TRUE/FALSE: Yadav won with the help of the foundation.
/

EXERCISE 3: What is the correct word?

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct word or expression.

enough

competition

cricket

center

sport

3-1 My brother and I will join the golf ______.

3-2 The red building is the training ______ for the athletes.

3-3 I ont hav ______

on y to buy a ball.

3-4 Is soccer your favorite ______?

3-5 ______ is a bit similar to baseball.

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______

CHALLENGE ROUND
EXERCISE 4: Do you AGREE or DISAGREE?
Directions: Read the statements below.
Decide if you AGREE or DISAGREE and tell your tutor WHY.

4-1 The government is required to support its athletes.

You can say

I agree because
I disagree because

4-2 Athletes should start training when they are very young.

You can say

I agree because
I disagree because

4-3 You need a lot of money to become a good athlete.

You can say

I agree because
I disagree because

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