Neeraj Chopra Returns to Javelin

Neeraj Chopra 重返標槍賽場


Introduction

Neeraj Chopra is an Indian javelin thrower. He will compete again this Friday in Doha.

Neeraj Chopra 是一名印度標槍選手。他將於本週五在多哈再次參賽。

Main Body

Neeraj did not play for nine months. He had problems with his ankle, shoulder, and back. He felt sad because he played while he was hurt in Tokyo.

Neeraj 有九個月沒有參賽。他的腳踝、肩膀和背部出了問題。他感到很難過,因為他在東京參賽時是帶傷出賽的。

Neeraj has a new coach. He worked with Jan Zelezny before, but they stopped in January. Now he works with Jaiveer Chaudhary. They want to make his throw natural again.

Neeraj 有了一位新教練。他之前與 Jan Zelezny 合作,但雙方在一月停止了合作。現在他與 Jaiveer Chaudhary 合作,他們希望讓他的投擲動作重新變得自然。

Neeraj wants to play in the Asian Games. He must throw the javelin 82.61 meters. He will face strong players in Doha, but Arshad Nadeem will not be there.

Neeraj 想要參加亞運會。他必須將標槍擲出 82.61 公尺。他在多哈將面對強勁對手,但 Arshad Nadeem 不會參賽。

Conclusion

Neeraj returns to Doha. He wants to see if his body is healthy and ready for big games.

Neeraj 回到多哈。他想確認自己的身體是否健康,以及是否已準備好迎接重大賽事。

Vocabulary Learning

🕒 The 'Time' Switch

In this story, we see a jump between Now and Before. This is the secret to A2 English.

1. The Past (Finished) Look at these words. They end in -ed or change shape to show the action is over:

  • work \rightarrow worked
  • stop \rightarrow stopped
  • feel \rightarrow felt
  • do \rightarrow did

2. The Future (Coming Soon) When we talk about next Friday or the next game, we use will:

  • He will compete
  • Arshad will not be there

3. The Present (Right Now) For things that are true today, we just use the simple word:

  • He has a new coach
  • He wants to play

Quick Logic Map:

  • Yesterday \rightarrow Worked (Past)
  • Today \rightarrow Works (Present)
  • Tomorrow \rightarrow Will work (Future)

Vocabulary Learning

compete (v.)
To take part in a race or a game to try to win
Example:Many athletes compete in the Olympic Games.
ankle (n.)
The joint between the foot and the leg
Example:I cannot walk well because I hurt my ankle.
shoulder (n.)
The part of the body where the arm joins the body
Example:He carries his bag on his left shoulder.
natural (adj.)
Something that happens in a normal way, not forced
Example:Her way of speaking is very natural.
face (v.)
To meet or deal with a difficult person or situation
Example:The team will face a very strong opponent tomorrow.
Practice A2 words in a crossword