The G4D Open Golf Tournament

Introduction

The G4D Open is a big golf game for people with disabilities. This year, the game is at Celtic Manor in Wales.

Main Body

80 players from 25 countries play in this game. They play for three days. Many players had bad accidents in the past. For example, Richie, Dylan, and Lucy play golf to feel better after their injuries. The DP World Tour changed how they run the sport. They stopped the regular tour. Now, they want two big games every year. They want golf to be in the Paralympic Games in the future. Some players are not happy. Kipp Popert is the best player in the world. He says players need more money. He thinks the sport cannot grow if players cannot pay for their lives.

Conclusion

The G4D Open shows that disabled people are great athletes. Now, the players and the bosses must agree on the future of the sport.

Learning

The 'People' Words

In this story, we see how to talk about groups of people. To move to A2, you need to connect a person to their description.

Patterns from the text:

  • People with disabilities \rightarrow (Special players)
  • The best player \rightarrow (Number 1)
  • The bosses \rightarrow (The leaders)

Using 'To Be' for Facts

Look at how the text describes things. It uses is (one thing) and are (many things).

Singular (1)Plural (2+)
The G4D Open is a big game.Disabled people are great athletes.
Kipp Popert is the best.Some players are not happy.

Action Words: Now vs. Before

Notice how the words change when we talk about the past:

  • Now: They play golf.
  • Before: They had accidents.
  • Now: They want two games.
  • Before: They stopped the tour.

Vocabulary Learning

players
people who take part in a game or sport
Example:The players practiced on the green before the tournament.
countries
different nations or states around the world
Example:The tournament had players from many countries.
game
a structured activity for enjoyment or competition
Example:The G4D Open is a golf game.
day
a period of 24 hours
Example:They play for three days.
injuries
physical harm or damage to the body
Example:Richie, Dylan, and Lucy play golf to feel better after their injuries.
sport
an activity that involves physical skill and competition
Example:Golf is a popular sport.
money
currency used to buy things
Example:Players need more money to support their training.
future
the time that comes after the present
Example:They want golf to be in the Paralympic Games in the future.
great
very good or impressive
Example:The G4D Open shows that disabled people are great athletes.
agree
to have the same opinion or decision
Example:The players and the bosses must agree on the future of the sport.