Wimbledon is a big tennis party in England. This year, they did something fun for people in India. They made a special ice cream called kulfi and played Bollywood songs. Kulfi is a yummy ice cream from India. Famous sports stars from India came to watch the tennis. Lots of people in India watched on their phones. Many stayed up late to see a big game. People in India are liking tennis more, not just cricket. Wimbledon wants more people from India to enjoy tennis. They want everyone to stay excited about tennis.
Original news source: Why Wimbledon is serving Indian ice cream and Bollywood beats – BBC News (BBC)
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Warm-up Activities:
1. Name your favorite sport and why you like it.
2. Share a fun food you like to eat when watching TV.
3. What is your favorite music to dance to?
4. Talk about your favorite ice cream flavor.
5. Describe what you like to do at night.
π€ Comprehension Questions:
Wimbledon is a famous tennis event in England.
They added kulfi, a special Indian ice cream.
Bollywood music was played at Wimbledon.
Famous cricketers and Indian people came.
They watched the matches online.
India is becoming interested in tennis.
They hope more Indians will like tennis.
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Wimbledon is a big party in England. This year, they did something fun for people in . They made a special ice cream called kulfi and played Bollywood . Kulfi is a yummy ice cream from India. Famous sports stars from India came to the tennis. Lots of people in India watched on their phones. Many stayed up to see a big . People in India are liking tennis more, not just cricket. Wimbledon more from India to enjoy tennis. They want everyone to stay excited about tennis.
π¬ Discussion Questions:
1. Why do you think people like watching sports?
2. How do you feel when you try new food?
3. What makes a song enjoyable for you?
4. Have you ever stayed up late for something fun?
5. Why do some foods become popular?
6. How does it feel to watch a game with famous people?
7. What do you think makes a sport exciting?
8. How important are sports events in our lives?
9. Why might people in different countries like different sports?
10. What can make you interested in a new sport?
11. Do you like trying new activities? Why?
12. What is something you look forward to every week?
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