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Unit 2 READING 2

D oes your neighborhood have
sports teams for children?
Maybe there is a soccer team or a
baseball team. Many neighborhoods
have Little League teams for children.
Little League teams are generally for
elementary and middle school
children. Without Little League, many
of these children would not be able to play on a sports team because their
schools do not have an organized sports team. Usually, a parent in the
neighborhood coaches the Little League team. In Little League, children
play against teams from other neighborhoods.

Little League teams . They give children a chance

to learn about teamwork and leadership. These are important lessons in life.

The children are also given a chance to have fun and a way to make new

friends. For many children, Little League is a great experience, and they

remember it for life.

English Usage

• Many verbs, such as give, send, show, can be followed by two objects, an
‘indirect object’ and a ‘direct object’. Two passive structures are possible.
He was given a present by his aunt last Christmas.
A present was given (to) him by his aunt last Christmas.

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