Trump Loses, Murphy Breaks Record at China Open
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Day two of the China Open brought big news in the world of snooker. World number one Judd Trump was knocked out by Thailand's Noppon Saengkham.
Trump's defeat was a surprise for many fans. He is currently ranked as the best player in the world, but Saengkham managed to win the match.
Meanwhile, Shaun Murphy had a great day. He set a new scoring record during the tournament, showing excellent form.
Ronnie O'Sullivan, one of snooker's most famous players, also had success. He began his campaign at the China Open with a win.
The China Open is one of the important events on the snooker calendar. Many top players from around the world compete in it.
Trump's early exit means he will not continue in this year's tournament. However, both Murphy and O'Sullivan will move forward to the next round.
Fans will now watch closely to see how far Murphy and O'Sullivan can go in the competition.
Vocabulary10 words
- China Open
- a big snooker competition held in China
- snooker
- a game played with balls and a long stick called a cue
- knocked out
- made to leave a competition after losing
- defeat
- a loss in a game or match
- record
- the best result ever achieved in something
- tournament
- a series of games to find one winner
- campaign
- a player's series of matches in one event
- calendar
- a list of events happening during the year
- round
- one stage in a tournament
- ranked
- placed in order based on skill or success
Quiz
Answer key
1. He was knocked out by Noppon Saengkham 2. He set a new scoring record 3. With a win
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Day two of the China Open brought big news in the world of _____.
World number one Judd Trump was knocked out by Thailand's Noppon _____.
Trump's _____ was a surprise for many fans.
He is currently _____ as the best player in the world.
Shaun Murphy set a new scoring _____ during the tournament.
Ronnie O'Sullivan began his _____ at the China Open with a win.
The China Open is one of the important events on the snooker _____.
Trump's early exit means he will not continue in this year's _____.
Both Murphy and O'Sullivan will move forward to the next _____.
Fans will watch closely to see how far they can go in the _____.
Discussion questions
- Why do you think top players sometimes lose to lower-ranked opponents?
- What makes a scoring record impressive in a sport like snooker?
- Have you ever watched snooker? What did you think of it?
- How important is it for famous players like O'Sullivan to keep winning?
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