Former Volleyball Star Saori Kimura Cheers on Japan Before Match
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Saori Kimura is a famous former volleyball player from Japan. She was a top ace player for the Japan women's team.
Before a game between Japan and Taiwan, Kimura posted a photo on Instagram. In the photo, she is smiling.
She wrote a message. She said she will cheer a lot for the team.
Kimura also went to see the Japan team play. People took a photo of her there.
In the photo, Kimura looked very small and shy next to the players. Fans thought this was funny and cute.
Many fans wrote comments online. They said Kimura looked like a shy junior, not a famous former star.
Fans said the photo was 'too cute' and made them happy.
Vocabulary4 words
- former
- not now; before, but not today
- ace
- the best player on a team
- a phone app where people share photos
- cheer
- to shout and support a team
Quiz
Answer key
1. A former Japan volleyball ace 2. — 3. True
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Saori Kimura is a famous _____ volleyball player from Japan. She was a top _____ player for the Japan women's team.
Before a game between Japan and Taiwan, Kimura posted a _____ on Instagram. In the photo, she is _____.
She wrote a message. She said she will _____ a lot for the team.
Kimura also went to see the Japan team play. People took a _____ of her there.
In the photo, Kimura looked very small and _____ next to the players. Fans thought this was funny and cute.
Many fans wrote comments online. They said Kimura looked like a shy _____, not a famous former star.