Mark Webster Returns to Darts

Introduction

Mark Webster is a darts champion. He talks about darts on TV. He will return to work this Thursday in Birmingham.

Main Body

Mark became sick in January. He had a rare blood cancer. He felt very tired. He stayed away from work for fourteen weeks. Mark had medicine for his cancer. He felt better slowly. Now, the doctors say he can work again. He will work for Sky Sports and ITV. Also, Gerwyn Price will not play in the World Cup. He is not sick. He just does not play well now. Nick Kenny will play for Wales instead.

Conclusion

Mark Webster will be back on TV in Birmingham. He will work and take his medicine at the same time.

Learning

🕰️ The 'Will' Jump

Look at the story. Most of it is about the past (He became sick, He felt tired). But suddenly, the writer jumps to the future.

The Pattern: Will + Action Word → Something that happens later.

Examples from text:

  • He will return → (Thursday)
  • He will work → (Future job)
  • Nick Kenny will play → (Next game)

💡 Simple Rule for A2: If you want to talk about a plan or a promise, just put will before the action.

I am sick now \rightarrow I will feel better soon.

Quick Vocabulary Check:

  • Rare: Not common. (Example: Rare cancer).
  • Instead: In place of someone else. (Example: Nick instead of Gerwyn).

Vocabulary Learning

tired (adj.)
Feeling in need of rest or sleep
Example:After the long journey, I felt very tired.
sick (adj.)
Not healthy; having an illness
Example:She was too sick to go to school.
cancer (n.)
A serious disease where cells grow out of control
Example:He was diagnosed with cancer.
medicine (n.)
A drug used to treat illness
Example:She takes medicine every day.
work (v.)
To do a job or task
Example:He will work at the office tomorrow.
doctor (n.)
A person who treats illnesses
Example:The doctor checked my blood.
again (adv.)
Once more
Example:She will try again next week.
play (v.)
To participate in a game or sport
Example:They will play football after school.
world (n.)
The earth and all people on it
Example:The World Cup is a big event.
cup (n.)
A small container for drinking
Example:He holds a cup of tea.
back (adv.)
To return to a place
Example:She will come back tomorrow.
take (v.)
To hold or carry something
Example:He will take his medicine with water.
time (n.)
A period during which events happen
Example:We have enough time to finish.