Free Daily English · Level A2 (Elementary) · Topic: planning something important
Jin's Big Sports Day
Name: ______________________ Date: ____________
Jin walked into the sports center on a bright morning. The building was very big and modern. Jin looked around and saw a large swimming pool through the glass wall. There was also a gym with many machines inside. Jin was happy to be there. Today was a special day for Jin. Jin wanted to plan a sports event for the local community. It was going to be a fun day with games and activities for everyone. Jin went to the front desk and spoke to the receptionist. "Hello, I want to plan an event here," Jin said. The receptionist smiled and gave Jin a form. "Please fill in this form," she said. "Then we can talk about your plans." Jin took the form and sat down on a bench. Jin felt excited and a little nervous. Jin started to write on the form. First, Jin wrote the date for the event.
It was going to be in three weeks. Then Jin listed the activities. There was going to be a swimming race, a basketball game, and a running competition. Jin also wanted a table tennis tournament. Jin thought about the equipment they needed. They needed balls, nets, and prizes for the winners. "I need to make a list of everything," Jin said to himself. Jin also thought about food and drinks for the visitors. A friend called Mara worked at the sports center. Mara came over to Jin and sat down. "What are you working on?" Mara asked. "I am planning a community sports day," Jin answered. "That sounds wonderful! I can help you," Mara said. Jin smiled because help was very welcome. Jin and Mara worked together for the next hour.
They made a schedule for the day. The swimming race was first in the morning. The basketball game was after lunch. The running competition was the last event. "We need volunteers to help on the day," Mara said. "I can ask my friends," Jin replied. They also talked about how to tell people about the event. "We can put posters on the notice board," Jin suggested. Mara agreed and said she could also share the news online. Jin looked at the plan and felt proud. Everything was coming together nicely. "This is going to be a great day for everyone," Jin said. Mara nodded and said, "I think so too." Jin left the sports center that evening with a big smile. The planning was just the beginning, but Jin was ready.
Key vocabulary
| event (noun) | an organized activity or occasion that people attend“The sports event is on Saturday.” |
| community (noun) | a group of people who live in the same area“The whole community came to the park.” |
| receptionist (noun) | a person who works at the front desk and greets visitors“The receptionist gave me a map of the building.” |
| equipment (noun) | the things that are needed for a particular activity“We need sports equipment for the games.” |
| competition (noun) | an event where people try to win against each other“The running competition starts at two o'clock.” |
| tournament (noun) | a series of games to find one winner“There is a tennis tournament next week.” |
| volunteer (noun) | a person who helps without being paid“We need more volunteers for the event.” |
| schedule (noun) | a plan that shows when things will happen“The schedule says the race is at ten o'clock.” |
| poster (noun) | a large printed sign used to share information“Jin put a poster on the wall.” |
| suggest (verb) | to offer an idea for someone to think about“Mara suggested a new activity for the event.” |
Useful phrases
- fill in a form — to write information on an official document“Please fill in this form with your name and address.”
- come together — to start working well or becoming complete“The plans for the party are coming together nicely.”
- work on something — to spend time doing or making something“I am working on a project for school.”
- make a list — to write down items or things you need to remember“Let me make a list of things to buy.”
- talk about — to discuss a topic with someone“We need to talk about the plans for tomorrow.”
- put up a poster — to place a sign on a wall or board for people to see“Can you put up a poster in the hallway?”
Word search
Find all 10 key words from the story. They can read forwards, backwards, up, down or diagonally.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N | U | R | R | O | V | V | E | I | L | I | T | N | Z |
| 2 | Y | V | E | J | H | O | L | D | E | U | S | O | W | Q |
| 3 | I | R | E | W | M | P | B | J | G | I | I | E | I | C |
| 4 | T | S | T | K | K | O | T | F | N | T | L | A | E | O |
| 5 | R | U | N | H | W | C | J | O | I | U | X | V | F | M |
| 6 | W | G | U | X | L | T | I | T | D | A | Z | F | Y | M |
| 7 | L | G | L | Q | W | T | E | E | N | Q | F | O | N | U |
| 8 | L | E | O | V | P | P | H | Z | X | E | V | R | C | N |
| 9 | R | S | V | E | M | C | Y | M | J | Z | V | K | R | I |
| 10 | G | T | C | O | S | G | Z | K | N | S | R | E | E | T |
| 11 | A | E | C | T | O | U | R | N | A | M | E | N | T | Y |
| 12 | R | X | W | A | N | D | F | Q | M | G | S | S | S | V |
| 13 | F | M | V | T | I | G | Z | D | O | L | G | B | O | Q |
| 14 | P | T | N | E | M | P | I | U | Q | E | L | C | P | N |
Comprehension quiz
Why did Jin go to the sports center?
- A) To swim in the pool
- B) To meet the receptionist
- C) To play basketball with friends
- D) To plan a community sports event
What did the receptionist give Jin?
- A) A form
- B) A poster
- C) A schedule
- D) A ticket
In the story, what does the word 'equipment' mean?
- A) Things needed for an activity
- B) A list of names
- C) People who help at events
- D) A type of sport
Jin planned a football match as one of the activities.
- A) True
- B) False
- C) Not mentioned
- D) Not stated
Who is Mara?
- A) Jin's teacher
- B) A friend who works at the sports center
- C) The receptionist
- D) A volunteer from the community
What does 'fill in a form' mean?
- A) To throw a form away
- B) To read a form quickly
- C) To write information on an official document
- D) To give a form to a friend
Which activity was planned for last in the day?
- A) The running competition
- B) The table tennis tournament
- C) The basketball game
- D) The swimming race
How did Jin and Mara plan to tell people about the event?
- A) By calling everyone on the phone
- B) By sending letters to everyone
- C) By visiting every house in the area
- D) By putting posters up and sharing news online
Jin felt worried and unhappy at the end of the story.
- A) Not stated
- B) True
- C) False
- D) Not mentioned
What does the word 'volunteer' mean in this story?
- A) A person who pays for the event
- B) A person who watches the games
- C) A person who helps without being paid
- D) A person who wins a prize
Answer key (A2 (Elementary))
1. D 2. A 3. A 4. B 5. B 6. C 7. A 8. D 9. C 10. C
Word search answer key (A2 (Elementary))
Columns are lettered from the left, rows numbered from the top. The arrow shows the reading direction from the word's first letter.
community: N3 ↓ · competition: C11 ↗ · equipment: J14 ← · event: L10 ↖ · poster: M14 ↑ · receptionist: A12 ↗ · schedule: E10 ↗ · suggest: B4 ↓ · tournament: D11 → · volunteer: C9 ↑