Zarco Returns to MotoGP Racing After Injury
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Johann Zarco is a French motorcycle racer. He rides in MotoGP. MotoGP is a famous motorcycle racing series.
Three months ago, Zarco had a bad injury. He could not race for a long time.
Now Zarco is back. He is racing at the Aragon Grand Prix in Spain.
Zarco said his return is going very well. He said the weekend is better than he thought.
In the practice sessions, another rider named Bezzecchi got the fastest time. This is called a record.
Zarco also had a good practice. People say his return was a success.
Next, Zarco will race in the sprint race. A sprint is a short race before the main race.
Zarco wants to do well in the sprint. He wants to show he is strong again after his injury.
Vocabulary8 words
- motorcycle
- a vehicle with two wheels and an engine
- MotoGP
- the top level of motorcycle racing in the world
- series
- many races that happen over a year
- injury
- damage to your body
- Grand Prix
- a big, important race
- practice
- riding before the real race to get ready
- record
- the best result ever, or the fastest time
- sprint
- a short, fast race
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Answer key
1. He is a motorcycle racer 2. Three months ago 3. Bezzecchi
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Johann Zarco is a French _____ racer. He rides in _____.
Three months ago, Zarco had a bad _____.
Now Zarco is back. He is racing at the Aragon _____ in Spain.
Zarco said his return is going very well. He said the weekend is _____ than he thought.
In the _____ sessions, another rider named Bezzecchi got the fastest time. This is called a _____.
Zarco also had a good practice. People say his return was a _____.
Next, Zarco will race in the _____ race.
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