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003. The Last Shot

003. The Last Shot

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Carlos, a young basketball player, had always dreamed of competing in the regional championship, even though he wasn’t the tallest or strongest on the team. When his best friend and captain, Ryan, was injured before the big game, Carlos was chosen to lead. Nervous but determined, he encouraged his team to play together and believe in themselves.


Grammar focus: Modal Verbs.


Topic: Basketball, Friendship & Decision-making.


Listen and answer the following questions:


1. Why was Carlos unsure about becoming the team captain after Ryan got injured?


2. How did Ryan support Carlos even though he couldn’t play in the game?


3. What motivated Carlos to take the final shot instead of passing the ball?


4. How did the team react after winning the game, and what does that show about their teamwork?


5. What important lesson did Carlos learn from this experience, and how can it apply to real life?

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