Reading - Tennis Day

Read the text and complete the activities below.

Tennis Day is a special date celebrated on June 9th. Tennis is a very popular sport all over the world. To play it, you need a racket, a small green ball, and a tennis court. You can play tennis against one person, which is called "singles." You can also play with a partner against two other people, which is called "doubles."

Why do people love tennis so much? First, it is very good for your health. When you play tennis, you have to run fast, jump, and hit the ball. This is great exercise for your whole body. Second, it is a fun way to spend time outdoors and make new friends. Many people like to play tennis in local parks or at sports clubs on the weekends.

How can you celebrate Tennis Day? You do not need to be a professional player! You can celebrate by watching a famous tennis match on television with your family. If you want to be active, you can go to a park and try hitting a ball with a friend. The most important thing is to have a good time and move your body!

ACTIVITIES

Exercise 1: Multiple Choice Choose the correct answer for each question based on the text.

1. What do you need to play tennis?

a) A bat and a white ball

b) A racket and a small green ball

c) A large ball and a net

2. What does "singles" mean in tennis?

a) Playing with a team of five people

b) Playing with a partner against two people

c) Playing against one person

3. Why is tennis good for your body?

a) Because you only stand in one place

b) Because you run fast and jump

c) Because you play it inside a small room

4. Where do many people play tennis on the weekends?

a) In their living rooms

b) In local parks or sports clubs

c) At the supermarket

5. How can you celebrate Tennis Day if you do not play the sport?

a) Watch a tennis match on television

b) Go to the cinema to watch a movie

c) Buy a new video game

Exercise 2: True / False / Not Given Read the sentences and choose True, False, or Not Given according to the text.

1. Tennis Day is celebrated in July.

True

False

Not Given

2. Playing tennis can help you make new friends.

True

False

Not Given

3. Tennis rackets are usually very expensive.

True

False

Not Given

4. You must be a professional player to celebrate Tennis Day.

True

False

Not Given

5. Hitting a ball with a friend in the park is a way to celebrate.

True

False

Not Given

Exercise 3: Gap Fill Drag and drop the correct words from the box to complete the sentences. There is one extra word.

health

match

racket

indoors

friends

body

1. I love to watch a good tennis on TV on Sunday afternoons.

2. Exercising every day is very important for your .

3. She bought a new so she can learn how to play tennis.

4. I am going to the sports club to play doubles with my .

5. Dancing is a fantastic way to move your and have fun.