042. Never Give Up

Kenneth is a good tennis player. He has been playing since he was 7 years old. He is now 16 years old. He competes against other players all around the country.

They are also very good. He is competing against the best teen tennis player tomorrow. He is nervous. He has heard rumors about him.

The other player is named Antonio. Antonio is mean. He is very competitive. He is not afraid to hurt people. He has punched someone before.

Kenneth told his dad he wanted to quit. “Why? You have been doing so well!” Kenneth’s dad said. “I’m scared of Antonio,” he said. “Never give up,” Kenneth’s dad said.

▪️ afraid: ter medo (de algo)
▪️ against: contra
▪️ compete: competir, disputar, concorrer
▪️ competitive: competitivo
▪️ hurt: doer, magoar, machucar, ferir…
▪️ nervous: nervoso, ansioso
▪️ punch: soco, golpe, socar, golpear
▪️ scare: assustar, susto
▪️ teen: adolescente
▪️ tennis: tênis

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