PRONUNCIATION GUIDE
Directions: Practice saying the words with your
tutor.
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
EXERCISE 2: Article
Directions: Read the article per paragraph.
After each paragraph there is a statement, identify if this is TRUE/FALSE.
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.
/
enough
competition
cricket
center
sport
3-2 The red building is the training ______ for the athletes.
on y to buy a ball.
______
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.
4-2 Athletes should start training when they are very young.