Sports Awards for Students in May 2026
Introduction
Some students in Colorado and Oregon won sports awards this week.
Main Body
Kennedy Lindsey plays soccer in Colorado. She scored two goals in a game with a lot of snow. She also scored a goal in another game. Many people voted for her to win the award. Lily Griffin is a student in Oregon. She jumped very high in a track event. She is one of the best jumpers this year. Most people voted for her. Landon Kline plays baseball in Oregon. He hit the ball very well in a big win. He got many votes from the public. He won the boys' award.
Conclusion
Students in these states are very good at soccer, track, and baseball.
Learning
⚡ The 'Power Words' of Quantity
In this story, we see how to describe how many or how much of something exists. This is a key step for A2 learners to move beyond simple sentences.
1. A lot of / Many Both are used for large amounts.
- A lot of snow → (Mass/Amount)
- Many people → (Countable individuals)
2. Most / Some These describe a part of a group.
- Some students → A few, not all.
- Most people → Almost everyone.
Quick Reference Table:
| Word | Meaning | Example from Text |
|---|---|---|
| Some | a few | Some students in Colorado... |
| Many | a large number | Many people voted... |
| Most | nearly all | Most people voted for her. |
| A lot of | a large amount | ...a lot of snow. |
💡 Pro Tip: Use 'Many' when you can count the items (1, 2, 3 people) and 'A lot of' when you can't easily count it (snow, water, time).