Marc Marquez Wins Sprint Race at San Marino MotoGP
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Marc Marquez won a sprint race in San Marino. A sprint race is a short race. It happens before the main race.
The race is part of MotoGP. MotoGP is a big motorcycle sport. Riders go very fast on special bikes.
Johann Zarco finished in 10th place. Fabio Quartararo finished in 21st place. Both riders are from France.
Another rider, Bezzecchi, spoke after the race. He said Marquez was better than him. Bezzecchi hopes to do better on Sunday.
The main race, called the Grand Prix, is on Sunday. Marquez will start from a good position. Many fans want to see him win again.
Vocabulary7 words
- sprint
- a short race
- MotoGP
- a big motorcycle racing sport
- Grand Prix
- a big important race
- rider
- a person who rides a motorcycle
- finished
- ended a race in a certain place
- position
- a place or spot
- hopes
- wants something to happen
Quiz
Answer key
1. Marc Marquez 2. 10th 3. True
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Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Marc Marquez won a _____ race in San Marino. A sprint race is a short race. It happens before the main race.
The race is part of _____. MotoGP is a big motorcycle sport. Riders go very fast on special bikes.
Johann Zarco finished in _____ place. Fabio Quartararo finished in 21st place. Both riders are from France.
Another rider, Bezzecchi, spoke after the race. He said Marquez was better than him. Bezzecchi _____ to do better on Sunday.
The main race, called the Grand Prix, is on _____. Marquez will start from a good position. Many fans want to see him win again.