Awards for High School Athletes

May 5, 2026, 09:10

Introduction

Two news companies give awards to high school students who play sports.

Main Body

In Louisiana, The Shreveport Times gives awards to students from 15 schools. They do not include football. People vote online for the winners. The winners get prizes and a story in the news. In Pennsylvania, the Chambersburg Public Opinion gives awards for spring sports. These sports are baseball, tennis, and others. People vote from Tuesday to Friday. Many students from different schools win these awards. The programs help students feel proud of their hard work.

Conclusion

These programs use votes to celebrate good student athletes.

Learning

⚡ The 'Action' Secret

Look at how the text describes things happening right now. It uses simple words that don't change based on the person.

The Pattern:

Give → (They give awards)
Vote → (People vote online)
Win → (Students win awards)
Help → (Programs help students)

Why this helps you reach A2: In English, when we talk about facts or things that happen regularly, we keep the verb simple.

Quick Guide:

One person/thing $\rightarrow$ add -s (The program helps)
Many people/things $\rightarrow$ no -s (Students win)

📌 Vocabulary Bridge

Hard work $\rightarrow$ putting a lot of effort into something.
Include $\rightarrow$ to make something part of a group.
Celebrate $\rightarrow$ to do something happy because of a success.

Vocabulary Learning

award (n.)

a prize or honor given to someone for doing something well

Example:She received an award for her excellent essay.

student (n.)

a person who is learning at a school

Example:The student studied hard for the exam.

sports (n.)

activities that involve physical exercise and games

Example:Many students enjoy playing sports after school.

vote (v.)

to choose or decide by giving a choice

Example:People will vote for the winner online.

prize (n.)

something given as a reward for winning

Example:The prize for the competition was a new laptop.

proud (adj.)

feeling deep pleasure and satisfaction about something you have done

Example:She felt proud after receiving the award.

celebrate (v.)

to do something special to show joy about an event

Example:They will celebrate the students' success with a party.