Ben Shelton: 'He Believes He Should Be With the Best'
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Ben Shelton is a tennis player. He has a lot of talent. People say he can be a contender. This means he can fight for big wins.
But Shelton wants more. He wants to be a champion. A champion is a top winner. To be a champion, Shelton needs to grow. He needs to learn more about the game.
People say Shelton believes in himself. He thinks he should play with the best players. This is a strong belief. It helps him work hard.
A new story talks about Shelton's family too. Family can help a player become strong. It can give support during hard times.
Shelton played at the US Open. This is a big tennis tournament. Many top players compete there every year.
Shelton is still young. He has time to improve. Fans want to see him win more big matches.
Vocabulary8 words
- Ben Shelton
- a tennis player from the USA
- talent
- natural skill; being good at something
- contender
- someone who can win a competition
- champion
- the best winner
- belief
- thinking something is true
- support
- help from other people
- US Open
- a big tennis competition in the USA
- tournament
- a big competition with many games
Quiz
Answer key
1. A tennis player 2. A champion 3. True
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Ben Shelton is a tennis _____. He has a lot of _____.
People say he can be a _____.
But Shelton wants more. He wants to be a _____.
To be a champion, Shelton needs to _____.
People say Shelton believes in _____.
This is a strong _____. It helps him work hard.
A new story talks about Shelton's _____ too.
Shelton played at the US _____.
This is a big tennis _____.
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