Help at the Wimbledon Tennis Tournament

溫布頓網球賽的協助人員

Jul 1, 2026, 17:52
UKSports

Introduction

Wimbledon uses soldiers and young people to help the tennis tournament.

溫布頓網球賽邀請士兵和年輕人來協助舉辦賽事。

Main Body

About 500 soldiers help at the event. This started in 1946 to say thank you to the army. The soldiers check tickets and help the fans. They also make sure the crowd is quiet during games.

大約有 500 名士兵在活動中協助。這項傳統始於 1946 年，旨在向軍隊表達感謝。士兵負責檢查票券並協助球迷。他們還會確保觀眾在比賽期間保持安靜。

There are also 280 ball boys and girls. They come from 30 local schools. They train from February to June. They learn how to run and throw the balls quickly.

此外還有 280 名拾球童。他們來自 30 所當地學校。他們從二月訓練到六月。他們學習如何快速奔跑並將球拋回。

These young people work hard. Some are captains. They lead the other ball boys and girls. This job teaches them how to be professional.

這些年輕人非常努力。有些人擔任隊長，領導其他拾球童。這份工作教會他們如何表現得專業。

Conclusion

Wimbledon needs these two groups to make the tournament work well.

溫布頓需要這兩個群體的協助，才能使賽事順利進行。

Vocabulary Learning

🕒 Time & Action

Look at how the text talks about the past and the present. This is the key to A2 English.

The Past (Finished)

  • Started →\rightarrow happened in 1946.

The Present (Regular/Now)

  • Check →\rightarrow they do this every day.
  • Help →\rightarrow they do this now.
  • Train →\rightarrow they do this every year.

💡 Simple Rule: If it happened once a long time ago, add -ed (Start →\rightarrow Started). If it is a habit or a fact, keep the word simple (Help, Run, Work).

Quick List: Action Words

  • Run →\rightarrow Moving fast
  • Throw →\rightarrow Sending a ball through the air
  • Lead →\rightarrow Being the boss

Vocabulary Learning

tournament (n.)
A sports competition with many games and players
Example:The tennis tournament lasts for two weeks.
crowd (n.)
A large group of people
Example:The crowd cheered when the player won the game.
local (adj.)
From a place near where you live
Example:The students come from a local school.
captain (n.)
The leader of a group or team
Example:The captain helps the other ball boys.
professional (adj.)
Doing a job with high skill and good behavior
Example:He is very professional and always arrives on time.
Practice A2 words in a crossword→