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Oct 2025
20m 35s

265. A True Champion (B2 Story)

M. A. Bilbrough
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A B2-level short story for you today... A True Champion Sofia had always dreamed of becoming a professional tennis player. She trained every morning, even when she was tired, because she knew success would depend on her hard work. Some people tried to discourage her from doing so much training, saying she was wasting her time, but Sofia refused to listen. He ... Show More
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