Marco loved playing soccer more than anything else. He played for a local team and practiced three times a week. One Saturday, his team had an important match against their rivals. Marco was very excited and arrived at the stadium early. He warmed up with his teammates and felt ready to play. The referee blew the whistle and the match began. Marco played well in the first half and scored a goal. His teammates celebrated with him and the crowd cheered loudly. In the second half, the game became more intense. Marco ran fast with the ball toward the goal. A defender from the other team tried to stop him. The defender tackled Marco very hard. Marco fell to the ground and felt a sharp pain in his ankle. He could not stand up because the pain was too strong. The referee stopped the game and the team doctor ran onto the field. The doctor examined Marco's ankle carefully. 'You need to go to the hospital,' the doctor said. Marco felt sad because he had to leave the match. His father drove him to the hospital in their car. At the hospital, a nurse took Marco to a room. The doctor took an X-ray of his ankle. 'The good news is that nothing is broken,' the doctor explained. 'But you have a bad sprain and need to rest for three weeks.' Marco was disappointed because he would miss several matches. The nurse gave him crutches to help him walk. She also wrapped his ankle in a bandage. At home, Marco had to keep his foot elevated on a pillow. His mother put ice on his ankle several times a day. The first week was the hardest for Marco. He could not go to school and had to stay in bed. His friends visited him and brought him homework. They told him about the match and how the team had won. Marco was happy for the team but wished he had been there. In the second week, Marco started to feel better. He could walk slowly with his crutches around the house. He went back to school and his classmates helped carry his bag. His coach came to visit him at home during the third week. 'Take your time to recover,' the coach said. 'We want you back healthy, not too soon.' After three weeks, Marco went back to the hospital for a checkup. The doctor was pleased with his recovery. 'Your ankle looks good now,' he said. 'You can start gentle exercises this week.' Marco was very happy to hear this news. He started doing exercises to make his ankle stronger. Two weeks later, he returned to practice with his team. At first, he could only do light training. He watched his teammates play and cheered for them. Finally, after six weeks, the doctor said he could play again. Marco was nervous before his first match back. He worried that he might get injured again. But once the game started, he forgot his fears. He ran, passed the ball, and enjoyed every moment. His team won the match and his friends hugged him. Marco learned an important lesson from his injury. He understood that patience is important for recovery. He also learned to warm up properly before every game. Most importantly, he appreciated being able to play the sport he loved.
English Story (A2)The Sports Injury
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Marco loves playing soccer but gets injured during an important match. He must go to the hospital and rest for weeks. With patience and support from family and friends, he recovers and returns to playing the sport he loves.
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Comprehension Questions
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What happened to Marco during the match?
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What did the doctor say about Marco's injury?
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How long did Marco have to wait before he could play soccer again?
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