Tennis Players Want More Money
Introduction
Famous tennis players are unhappy. They want more money from the French Open tournament. Some players might not play in the tournament.
Main Body
The players say the tournament makes a lot of money. But the players get a small part of that money. They want 22% of the money, but the tournament gives them less than 15%. Players also want more help. They want health insurance and money for when they are old. Some players want to start a group to talk to the bosses. The French Tennis Federation says they are fair. They say they give more money to players who lose early. They also spent money to make the courts better.
Conclusion
The players and the bosses do not agree. The players still want more money and better help.
Learning
🧩 The "Want" Pattern
In this story, we see a very useful word: Want. At the A2 level, you use this to talk about needs and desires.
How it works:
Person+want/wants+thing
From the text:
- Players want money. (Many people)
- Some players want to start a group. (Action)
⚖️ Comparing Amounts
To reach A2, you must describe "more" and "less."
| Word | Meaning | Example from text |
|---|---|---|
| More | A larger amount | "Want more money" |
| Less | A smaller amount | "Less than 15%" |
Quick Tip: Use More for and Less for .