Alysha Newman Stops Sports for Modeling

Introduction

Alysha Newman is a famous athlete from Canada. She cannot compete in sports for 20 months. Now, she wants to be a professional model in Los Angeles.

Main Body

Alysha missed three drug tests in one year. She lost her car keys one time. Another time, she was filming a TV show. The sports leaders were unhappy. Usually, the punishment is 24 months. But the leaders gave her 20 months. They did this because Alysha said she wanted to stop sports. Now, Alysha lives in Los Angeles. She wants to work for Victoria's Secret. She already worked with Nike and other big brands.

Conclusion

Alysha cannot do sports until August 2027. She is focusing on her modeling job now.

Learning

⚡ The "Want to" Pattern

In the story, we see Alysha's dreams. To talk about what you want in the future, use this simple map:

Person \rightarrow want to \rightarrow Action

  • Alysha wants to be a model.
  • She wants to work for Victoria's Secret.

💡 Quick Tip for A2: If the person is He, She, or It, add an 's' to want \rightarrow wants.


🗓️ Time Markers

How do we know when things happen? Look at these words from the text:

  1. Now \rightarrow Right this moment (Now, she wants to be a model).
  2. Until \rightarrow Up to a specific date (Until August 2027).
  3. Already \rightarrow It happened before now (She already worked with Nike).

Vocabulary Learning

athlete
a person who competes in sports
Example:She is an athlete who trains every day.
compete
to try to win against others
Example:They will compete in the local race.
sports
physical activities that involve skill and competition
Example:Many children enjoy playing sports.
model
a person who shows clothes or works for advertising
Example:She wants to become a fashion model.
miss
to fail to attend or to fail to hit something
Example:She missed the bus this morning.
drug
a medicine or harmful substance
Example:The doctor prescribed a new drug.
test
an examination to check knowledge or skills
Example:He has a math test tomorrow.
car
a vehicle that runs on roads
Example:She bought a new car last week.
key
a small metal piece used to open a lock
Example:I lost my house key.
filming
the process of recording a movie or TV show
Example:They were filming a new movie in town.
TV
short for television, a device that shows programs
Example:She watches TV every evening.
show
a program or event that is performed for an audience
Example:The concert is a popular show.
leader
a person who guides or directs others
Example:The team leader gave us instructions.
unhappy
feeling sad or not satisfied
Example:He was unhappy with the results.
punishment
a penalty for a wrongdoing
Example:The teacher gave a punishment for the late homework.
month
a period of about 30 days
Example:We will start the project next month.
give
to hand over or provide something
Example:Please give me the book.
stop
to cease doing something
Example:She decided to stop smoking.
August
the eighth month of the year
Example:My birthday is in August.
job
a paid position of regular work
Example:He has a new job at the office.