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Jin goes to the sports center every week. He loves sport. He wants to plan a big swimming . He talks to his friend, Mia, about it. "I want to a swimming race," he says. "That sounds exciting!" says Mia. Jin writes a list of things to do. He needs a date for the . He needs swimmers too. He looks at the big on the wall. He chooses a date three weeks away. "That gives us enough time," he says. Mia nods. "Yes, let's start today!" she says. They both feel very happy. Jin walks to the main desk at the sports center. He talks to the manager, Sam. "Can we use the big pool for a ?" Jin asks.
Sam looks at his . "Yes, the pool is free on that day," Sam says. Jin smiles. He feels very pleased. He goes back to Mia. "The pool is ready for us," he tells her. Mia claps her hands. "Wonderful!" she says. They sit down together at a table. Jin opens his . He starts to write down all the jobs. Mia reads the list carefully. "I can put up the ," she says. "And I can the swimmers," says Jin. They work together for a long time. The next day, Jin comes back to the sports center. He brings his . He checks every job on his list.
He talks to Sam again. "We need chairs for the people who watch," Jin says. "No problem," says Sam. "I can bring fifty chairs." Jin writes this down. He also needs someone to give out the . Mia arrives at the sports center. She has good news. "Ten swimmers want to join the race!" she says. Jin is very happy. "Great work, Mia!" he says. They look at the list together. Everything is ready. "Our plan is going very well," says Jin. Mia smiles. "Yes, it is. I am so excited!" she says.
to plan and arrange an event or activity
"Jin wants to organize a swimming competition at the sports center."
an event where people try to win by being the best
"The swimming competition will happen in three weeks."
a chart that shows all the days, weeks, and months of the year
"Jin looks at the calendar to choose a good date."
a plan that shows when things will happen
"Sam checks the schedule to see when the pool is free."
a small book used for writing notes and information
"Jin writes all the jobs in his notebook."
a large printed notice or picture put on a wall to give information
"Mia says she can put up the posters for the competition."
to get in touch with someone, for example by phone or message
"Jin will contact the swimmers to tell them about the race."
something given to the winner of a competition
"Jin needs someone to give out the prizes at the competition."
write a list
to make a written record of several things you need to do or remember
"Jin writes a list of everything he needs to do for the competition."
gives us enough time
allows sufficient time to complete something before a deadline
""Three weeks gives us enough time to get everything ready," Jin says."
let's start today
a suggestion to begin something now without waiting
""Let's start today so we don't leave everything too late," says Mia."
no problem
used to say that something is easy to do or is not difficult
""No problem," says Sam. "I can bring fifty chairs for the event.""
good news
information about something positive or pleasant that has happened
"Mia arrives with good news: ten swimmers want to join the race."
great work
a phrase used to praise someone for doing something well
""Great work, Mia!" says Jin when he hears about the ten swimmers."
going very well
progressing successfully and without problems
"Jin tells Mia that their plan is going very well."
want to join
to wish to take part in an activity or event
"Ten swimmers want to join the race at the sports center."
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