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?

Jayden and Leo, two best friends and avid gamers, enter a national tournament for their favorite game, Galaxy Legends. With hard work and teamwork, they overcome setbacks and prove that determination and friendship can lead to victory.

Grammar focus: Zero Conditional & First Conditional.

Topic: Video games, Friendship & Competition.

Listen and answer the following questions:

1. Why did Jayden insist on signing up for the National Teen Gaming Tournament despite knowing it would require a lot of practice?

2. What strategies did Jayden and Leo use to prepare for the tournament?

3. What problems did Jayden and Leo face before the tournament, and how did they handle them?

4. How did Jayden and Leo adapt their gameplay during the tournament to overcome tough opponents?

5. What did Jayden and Leo learn from their experience in the tournament?

Liam, a 16-year-old boy who loves music, dreams of becoming a singer. When his school announces a talent show, his friend Mia encourages him to sign up, even though he’s nervous. With hard work and Mia’s support, Liam prepares to perform an original song about following your dreams. Despite his anxiety, his performance touches the audience and gives him the confidence to keep chasing his dream of becoming a musician.

Grammar focus: Was / Were going to.

Topic: Music & Teenage dreams.

Listen and answer the following questions:

1. Why was Liam hesitant to sign up for the talent show at first?

2. How did Mia support Liam during his preparation for the talent show?

3. What emotions did Liam experience the night before and during the talent show?

4. What impact did the audience’s reaction have on Liam after his performance?

5. What lesson did Liam learn from his experience in the talent show?