July 20 -- Low
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Tony Tennis* is a professional athlete. He is a tennis coach and player*. He is really good at his job. Tony practices tennis every day. How does he practice? He hits* balls many times. And he swings* his racket in different ways. Athletes work hard. But they like their work!
Conversation A
(in the studio)
Rob: We have a very special person with us today. Welcome to the show, Tony Tennis*!
Tony: Thank you, Rob.
Rob: Tony, what is your job?
Tony: Well, I’m a tennis coach. I'm also a professional tennis player*.
Rob: Do you practice tennis every day?
Tony: Yes, I do. Sometimes I practice twice a day.
Conversation B
Rob: Do you take tennis lessons?
Tony: No, not anymore. But I watch other professional players on TV. They play so well!
Rob: So how can people learn tennis?
Tony: They can practice every day.
Rob: Tennis isn't easy. So they need to practice a lot.
Tony: Right. People can hit* balls with their rackets. They can swing* their rackets in many different ways.
Conversation C
Rob: Do you love your job?
Tony: Yes, I do! Practice is hard work. But tennis matches are so much fun.
Rob: And you teach other people about tennis, too!
Tony: That’s right. Athletes work hard. But we have fun jobs!
Rob: Thanks for coming, Tony. Well, that’s it for now. See you next time!
Answer It!
- Does Tony practice tennis every day?
- Do you like tennis? Why or why not?
July 21
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The big tennis tournament is today! Rob and Susie are there to record a report. King and Rogers are playing their second match. King already won* the first match. But don’t give up, Rogers! You can get some more points*! Watch the ball bounce* quickly on the court. Who will win? Who will lose*? Tennis is so exciting!
Conversation A
(in the office)
Abby: Susie! Why are you wearing a hat?
Susie: I’m going outside. Rob and I have to record a report.
Abby: Where are you going for your report?
Susie: We're going to the tennis court by the river.
Abby: Oh. Is there a tennis match today?
Susie: There’s more than one match. There’s a big tennis tournament! Many famous tennis players will be there.
Abby: Cool! Have fun, Susie!
Conversation B
(at the tournament)
Rob: Welcome to the Summer Tennis Tournament! We have some great tennis players with us today.
Susie: King and Rogers are playing their second match. King is really great! He won* the first match. But Rogers is still playing hard!
Rob: Look! The ball didn’t bounce* inside the white lines. That means Rogers gets a point*!
Susie: Who will win? Let’s keep watching!
Conversation C
(in the Jungle Café)
Alex: That was an exciting tennis match between King and Rogers!
Susie: Rogers almost lost*. But he didn’t give up. And in the end, Rogers won!
Alex: He was amazing! It was fun to watch him.
Susie: Yes! Tennis is a really great sport.
Alex: I have a good idea. Let’s play tennis sometime!
Susie: Are you sure you want to lose?
Answer It!
- Who won the second tennis match?
- Do you sometimes give up? Why or why not?
