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Racket and Paddle Sports
Tennis - Sports
40 chapters
beginnerCheck out our short, easy texts on racket and paddle sports to improve your language skills and learn about these fun, fast-paced games!
1.
tennis
[n]
/ˈtɛnɪs/
a sport in which two or four players use rackets to hit a small ball backward and forward over a net
2.
popular
[adj]
/ˈpɑpjələr/
receiving a lot of love and attention from many people
3.
sport
[n]
/spɔːrt/
a physical activity or competitive game with specific rules that people do for fun or as a profession
4.
fun
[adj]
/fʌn/
providing entertainment or amusement
5.
competition
[n]
/ˌkɑmpəˈtɪʃən/
an event or contest in which individuals or teams compete against each other
6.
court
[n]
/kɔrt/
an area where people can play basketball, tennis, etc.
7.
racket
[n]
/ˈrækɪt/
an object with a handle, an oval frame and a tightly fixed net, used for hitting the ball in sports such as badminton, tennis, etc.
8.
ball
[n]
/bɔːl/
a round object that is used in games and sports, such as soccer, basketball, bowling, etc.
9.
player
[n]
/ˈpleɪɚ/
someone who engages in a type of game or sport, either as their job or hobby
10.
history
[n]
/ˈhɪstɚi/ , /ˈhɪstri/
a description of a past event available in the form of a writing or recorded voice
11.
France
[n]
/fræns/
a country in Europe known for its famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower
12.
hand
[n]
/hænd/
the part of our body that is at the end of our arm and we use to grab, move, or feel things
13.
England
[n]
/ˈɪŋɡɫənd/
the largest country in the United Kingdom, located in Western Europe
14.
[take] turns
[phrase]
/tˈeɪk tˈɜːnz/
to share opportunities or responsibilities with others in a fair and orderly manner
15.
point
[n]
/pɔɪnt/
one of the marks or numbers that indicates our score in a game or sport
16.
grass
[n]
/ɡræs/
a plant with thin, short, and green upright leaves, commonly found in gardens, parks, etc.
17.
clay
[n]
/ˈkɫeɪ/
a type of heavy and sticky soil that is molded when wet and is baked to become hardened in pottery or ceramic making
18.
famous
[adj]
/ˈfeɪməs/
known by a lot of people
19.
match
[n]
/mætʃ/
a competition in which two players or teams compete against one another such as soccer, boxing, etc.
20.
well known
[adj]
widely recognized or acknowledged
21.
inspire
[v]
/ˌɪnˈspaɪɹ/
to fill someone with the desire or motivation to do something, especially something creative or positive
22.
rule
[n]
/ruːl/
instructions or guidelines that determine how a game or sport is played
23.
win
[v]
/wɪn/
to become the most successful, the luckiest, or the best in a game, race, fight, etc.
24.
Wimbledon
[n]
/wˈɪmbəldən/
an annual tennis tournament in London, known for being one of the four Grand Slam events
25.
opposite
[adj]
/ˈɑpəzət/, /ˈɑpzət/
located across from a particular thing, typically separated by an intervening space
26.
game
[n]
/ɡeɪm/
a competitive activity or sport in which players or teams compete against each other according to specific rules
27.
Olympics
[n]
a global sporting event held every four years, where athletes from around the world compete in various sports for medals
28.
country
[n]
/ˈkʌntri/
a piece of land with a government of its own, official borders, laws, etc.
29.
gold medal
[n]
/ɡˈoʊld mˈɛdəl/
an award made of gold or gold-colored metal, given to the winner of a race or competition to symbolize their victory
30.
set
[n]
/sɛt/
a unit of play in tennis, squash, or similar sports, typically consisting of a sequence of games
1
Chapter
Tennis
Read a short passage about a fast-paced game where players use rackets to hit a ball over a net and score points.
1.1
Tennis is a popular sport. People play tennis for fun and in competitions. The game is played on a court with a net in the middle. Players use a racket to hit a ball over the net. The goal is to make the ball land on the other player's side without them hitting it back.
1.2
Tennis has a long history. It started in France many years ago. At first, people hit the ball with their hands. Later, they used rackets. The game we know today began in England in the 1800s. The first big tennis match at Wimbledon was in 1877.
1.3
You can play tennis with two players (singles) or four players (doubles). The players stand on opposite sides of the net. They take turns hitting the ball. If the ball goes outside the lines, the player loses a point. Tennis can be played on grass, clay, or hard courts. Each type of court is different.
1.4
Many famous tennis players are very good. Roger Federer, Serena Williams, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic are some of the best. They have won many matches and are well known. They inspire many people to play tennis.
1.5
The rules of tennis are easy. Players hit the ball over the net. The ball must land on the other player's side. The player who gets the most points wins the game. Matches usually have three or five sets.
1.6
Tennis is also in the Olympics. It started in the Olympics in 1896. It stopped for a while but came back in 1988. Now, players from many countries try to win gold medals in the Olympics.
1.7
Fun fact: The longest tennis match ever was 11 hours and 5 minutes long. It was played over three days at Wimbledon in 2010. The players were John Isner and Nicolas Mahut. John Isner won the match.
1. Tennis
Racket and Paddle Sports
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QuizSkip the quiz
1.
Where is tennis played?
A
On a field
B
On a court with a net
C
In a pool
D
On a track
2.
How many players are in a doubles match?
A
1
B
2
C
4
D
6
3.
Which surface is NOT used for tennis courts?
A
Grass
B
Hard court
C
Sand
D
Clay
4.
Match the year to the correct tennis event.
1877
1896
1988
2010
The longest match was played at Wimbledon
Tennis returned to the Olympics after a stop.
Tennis first appeared in the Olympics.
The first Wimbledon tournament was held.
5.
Choose True or False for each sentence.
Players use a racket to hit the ball in tennis. | |
Serena Williams is one of the most famous tennis players. | |
Tennis matches have three or five sets. | |
The longest tennis match lasted over 11 hours. |
True
False
6.
Fill in the blanks with the correct words from the passage. (There are two extra options.)
Before rackets, tennis players used their
to hit the ball.
Modern tennis began in
in the 1800s.
If the ball lands outside the lines, the player
a point.
The player who gets the most
wins the game.
hands
England
loses
points
France
legs
