Golfer Tom Kim Wins Gold Medal

Tom Kim is a 24-year-old golfer from South Korea. He wins a gold medal at the Asian Games. This is a big win. Because of this gold medal, he does not go to the military for two years. He can keep playing professional golf. He is very happy and relieved.
Tom Kim is a golfer. He is 24 years old. Today, he has a gold medal. He wins gold at the Asian Games. He is very happy. Now, he is free. He does not go to the military.
South Korea has a rule. Young men must go to the military. They must serve for 18 months. But champions can stay home. They do not go to the army. They only do short training. The training is under one month. This is a big prize. He can play golf. He is a great player. He is number 32 in the world. He has four PGA titles. He has a Scottish Open title from July. Now, he can play more golf. He does not stop his career.
There is a famous football player. His name is Son Heung-min. He also wins this gold medal. He only serves for three weeks. Tom Kim is like Son.
The game is in Japan. The club is Kasugai Country Club. Kim is the leader today. He plays very well. He gets five birdies. He gets one eagle. He has a mistake on hole 17. He gets a bogey. But he is still the winner. He wins by three shots. He finishes 18 under.
He is very tired. He comes from America. He has six hours of sleep. The time difference is 14 hours. But he is strong. He wins the gold. Another player is SH Kim. He is 28 years old. He does not win gold. He only wins a silver medal. So, SH Kim must serve. Tom Kim is happy. He lets out a big roar. He is safe.
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“Tom Kim is a golfer.”
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Scenario: Talking to a friend about a professional athlete's career and achievements.
- 01“He wins gold”
- 02“He is a great player”
- 03“He does not stop his career”
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🔑Key Phrases
Introduces the subject of the article using a simple subject-verb-object structure.
My brother is a golfer.
Explains the short duration of the military training for exempt athletes.
The movie is under two hours.
Declares the victory of the athlete in the present simple tense.
She wins the gold every year.
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Golfer Tom Kim Wins Gold Medal
💬Discussion Questions
Open-ended questions to talk or write about — alone, with a partner, or in class.
- 1
Do you like to play or watch golf?
Personal - 2
Is military service a good idea for young people in your country?
Opinion - 3
How do you feel when you win a game?
Personal - 4
Should sports stars get special prizes from the government?
Opinion - 5
Do you prefer individual sports like golf or team sports like football?
Compare - 6
How do you sleep when you travel to a different country?
Personal - 7
What is your favorite sport to watch on TV?
Personal - 8
Do you think playing golf is easy or difficult?
Opinion
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