It was a warm Saturday afternoon. Emma and her friends decided to go to the beach. They wanted to play volleyball. There were six friends in total. Emma brought the volleyball. Her friend Marco carried the net. They found a good spot on the sand. The sand was hot under their feet. They set up the net quickly. Now they needed to make two teams. Emma, Marco, and Lucia were on one team. David, Sofia, and Tom were on the other team. The game began. David served the ball first. The ball flew over the net. Emma hit the ball back. It was a good shot. Sofia tried to catch it, but she missed. The first point went to Emma's team. Everyone cheered. Now it was Marco's turn to serve. He hit the ball too hard. The ball went out of bounds. The other team got a point. 'That's okay,' said Emma. 'We will do better next time.' The game continued. Both teams played well. The score was close. Tom was very good at jumping high. He blocked many balls. Lucia was fast and moved quickly. She saved many difficult balls. The sun was getting hot. They decided to take a short break. Everyone drank water and rested. After the break, they started again. The second half was more exciting. Sofia made an amazing shot. The ball landed perfectly in the corner. Nobody could reach it. Her team cheered loudly. Now the score was tied. They needed one more point to win. Emma served the ball carefully. Tom hit it back hard. Marco jumped and blocked the ball. It fell on the other side. Emma's team won the game! Everyone was happy. They shook hands with the other team. 'That was a great game,' said David. 'Yes, you played really well,' Emma agreed. After the game, they went swimming in the sea. The water was cool and refreshing. They talked about the best moments of the game. Everyone agreed it was a perfect day. They decided to play again next weekend. Playing volleyball together made their friendship stronger.
English Story (A2)The Volleyball Game
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A group of friends plays a volleyball match at the beach. They learn about teamwork and have fun together, even when they make mistakes.
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Comprehension Questions
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Where did the friends play volleyball?
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Who was the best player on Emma's team?
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How did Emma's team win the game?
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