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Chiefs QB Mahomes Hurts Elbow but Returns to Game

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Patrick Mahomes is the quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs. He hurt his elbow during a football game. The game was against the New York Jets.

Mahomes left the game because of the injury. People did not know how bad it was. But he came back before halftime.

The Chiefs were winning the game 14-12. Mahomes played again after his short break. Fans were happy to see him return.

This news came from a live update during the game. Many people watch Mahomes because he is a famous player. His health is important for the team.

Vocabulary4 words

quarterback
the player who throws the ball in American football
injury
hurt part of the body
halftime
the break in the middle of a game
live update
new information given while something is happening

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Quiz

1. Who got hurt during the game?
2. What part of his body did Mahomes hurt?
3. True or False: Mahomes did not return to the game.

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Fill-in-the-blank listening

Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.

Patrick Mahomes is the _____ for the Kansas City Chiefs.

He hurt his _____ during a football game.

The game was against the New York _____.

Mahomes left the game because of the _____.

But he came back before _____.

The Chiefs were winning the game _____.

Mahomes played again after his short _____.

Fans were happy to see him _____.

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