English for Young Learners for older children & teens

The Big Match

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City are playing in the cup final for the first time. Matthew wants to be there at Wembley Stadium with his team.

But he doesn't have a ticket. And now his mother has some very bad news.

What do you think this news is? Listen to the short clip below and do the exercise. Then read the first part of the story
Listen again and try and fill in the missing words

Now read the story below and check your answers
Can you answer these questions?

1. What is the news Mrs Cross brings?

2. Why is this news a problem for Matthew?

3. Who is Aunt Sharon marrying?

4. What does Sharon's fiancee do?
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