Bullfighter El Fandi Injured During Event in Baeza, Spain
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A famous bullfighter named El Fandi got hurt in Spain.
The accident happened in a town called Baeza.
A bull hit him with its horn during the event.
Doctors said he was hurt in a private part of his body.
The event was for a young bullfighter named Pedro Gallego.
This was Pedro Gallego's first big fight as a full matador.
This is called an alternativa in bullfighting.
People said Pedro Gallego did very well that day.
El Fandi helped Pedro Gallego during the fight.
People called El Fandi a hero for his actions.
After the fight, people carried Pedro Gallego on their shoulders.
This shows he had a great and special day.
El Fandi is now getting medical care.
Many fans are worried about him.
People hope he will get better soon.
Vocabulary15 words
- bullfighter
- a person who fights bulls in a show
- matador
- the main bullfighter in a fight
- alternativa
- a special event when a bullfighter becomes a full matador
- horn
- the hard pointed thing on a bull's head
- medical care
- help from doctors
- hero
- someone who does something very brave
- event
- something that happens, often planned
- hurt
- to have pain or injury
- town
- a small city
- shoulders
- the top part of your body near your neck
- special
- not normal; important
- fans
- people who like and support someone
- young
- not old
- private
- not for everyone to see
- brave
- not afraid
Quiz
Answer key
1. El Fandi 2. A bull hurt him with its horn 3. True
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Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
A famous _____ named El Fandi got hurt in Spain.
The accident happened in a town called _____.
A bull hit him with its _____ during the event.
Doctors said he was hurt in a private part of his _____.
The event was for a young bullfighter named Pedro _____.
This was Pedro Gallego's first big fight as a full _____.
This is called an _____ in bullfighting.
People called El Fandi a _____ for his actions.
After the fight, people carried Pedro Gallego on their _____.
El Fandi is now getting medical _____.