My Brother Got Hurt and Had to Go to the Hospital | Easy English Listening Practice Story (A2 Level)

[00:00:00]Basketball [music] is fun, but lying to your parents, that is a dangerous game.

[00:00:08]Today, we will watch a story about Tom, a mistake, and a big lesson.

[00:00:25]I love basketball. I want to play it every day, every hour. But, Tom, you need to study, too. Exams are coming.

[00:00:38]Oh, no. David, come look at this email from Tom's teacher.

[00:00:44]>> Tom's grades are very low.

[00:00:46]He only thinks about basketball.

[00:00:50]>> Tom, sit down, please. We need to talk about your schoolwork.

[00:00:59]>> Your teacher says you do not do your homework. You sleep in class.

[00:01:06]>> But, Dad, basketball practice takes a lot of time.

[00:01:11]I want to be a star.

[00:01:14]>> Education is important, Tom.

[00:01:16]You cannot play basketball without a good future.

[00:01:21]>> No basketball for 1 week.

[00:01:24]You are grounded. You must stay home and study.

[00:01:28]>> 1 week? No. That is too long, Dad.

[00:01:34]Please.

[00:01:36]>> No, Tom. This is for your own good.

[00:01:40]Go to your room and start now.

[00:01:44]>> Tom, are you okay?

[00:01:46]>> This is not fair. I hate this.

[00:01:54]>> Day one of the punishment.

[00:01:56]Tom cannot focus on his books.

[00:02:02]>> What is that sound?

[00:02:04]Is someone playing outside?

[00:02:15]Look at him. He is having so much fun.

[00:02:19]I want to play so bad.

[00:02:24]If I go out for just 30 minutes, they will never know.

[00:02:30]>> He decides to break the rules.

[00:02:33]He sneaks out through the back door.

[00:02:39]>> Hey Joey, can I play with you?

[00:02:47]>> Hey Tom.

[00:02:49]Sure, let's play a one-on-one game.

[00:02:52]Here it comes. Got it. Let's go.

[00:03:01]>> Tom is happy again.

[00:03:03]He forgets about his homework and his parents.

[00:03:10]But there is danger on the court.

[00:03:16]>> Watch this move, Joey. I am going to score.

[00:03:26]Ouch.

[00:03:27]My wrist. It hurts so much.

[00:03:33]>> [panting] >> Are you okay, Tom?

[00:03:39]>> I am fine. It's just a little pain. Let us keep playing.

[00:03:46]>> [gasps] >> No, I can't.

[00:03:49]It hurts too bad.

[00:03:53]>> [gasps] >> Stay here, Tom. I will go get your parents right now.

[00:04:02]Mr. David.

[00:04:04]Mrs. Mary.

[00:04:06]Please help. Tom is hurt.

[00:04:09]>> What?

[00:04:12]>> Tom?

[00:04:13]But he is studying in his room.

[00:04:17]>> No, he is at my court. He fell down and his hand is bad.

[00:04:25]>> [panting] >> Oh my goodness, Tom. What did you do?

[00:04:32]>> [crying] >> You lied to us, Tom.

[00:04:36]You sneaked out.

[00:04:40]>> Don't cry, Tom.

[00:04:42]We will help you.

[00:04:48]>> Let's go to the hospital immediately.

[00:04:50]>> [crying] >> At the hospital, the doctor checks Tom's wrist.

[00:05:10]It is a sprained wrist.

[00:05:13]No basketball for at least 1 month, young man.

[00:05:17]>> 1 month?

[00:05:20]Oh, no.

[00:05:22]This is terrible.

[00:05:25]>> Mom, Dad, I am so sorry.

[00:05:30]I am sorry because I lied.

[00:05:33]>> We are disappointed, Tom.

[00:05:36]Trust is hard to build, but easy to break.

[00:05:41]>> We punish you because we love you.

[00:05:44]Honesty is always the best choice.

[00:05:47]>> [snorts] >> Tom learns his lesson. He listens to his parents, studies hard, [music] and waits for his hand to heal.

[00:05:56]>> Remember, balance [music] play with studying hard, and always be honest with your family.

[00:06:02]Goodbye.