Jamaica's Bobsled Team Triumphs Amidst Hurricane ChallengesCEFR A2
29 Nov 2025
Adapted from Emma Lewis, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Karollyne Videira Hubert, Unsplash
AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.
Jamaica faced many difficulties after Hurricane Melissa. The hurricane caused sadly many deaths and left many people without homes. Despite these struggles, Jamaica's bobsled team shined at the North American Cup in Canada.
The team won a gold medal in the four-man event and two bronze medals. This success brought joy to many Jamaicans during a tough time and reminded them of their strength and resilience.
Difficult words
- difficulty — Problems or challenges that are hard to face.difficulties
- hurricane — A severe storm with strong winds and rain.
- death — The end of life; when a person is no longer alive.deaths
- resilience — The ability to recover from problems or difficulties.
- success — Achieving a goal or something good.
- medal — A metal disc given as a prize for winning.gold, bronze
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Discussion questions
- How do you think sports can help in tough times?
- What do you admire most about Jamaica's people after the hurricane?
- Have you ever faced a challenge that made you stronger?
- Why is it important to celebrate successes during difficult times?
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