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How old are the ball boys and ball girls?
They're usually about 15 years old.
True/false:
About 500,000 people watch Wimbledon on TV.
False. About 500,000,000 (500 million) people watch Wimbledon on TV.
What does top mean?
Example: All of the world's top tennis players compete.
top = the best people
How many boxes of strawberries do the spectators eat?
True/False: Only men compete in Wimbledon.
False. Men and women compete.
What does fit mean?
Example: They have to pass an exam and be fit.
fit = strong, healthy
How many people watch Wimbledon in the stadium?
About 500,000 (half a million) people watch live.
False. They come from local schools in and around London.
What are spectators?
Example: Half a million spectators watch the matches live.
They are the people who watch a game.
It's the last week of June and the first week of July every year.
True/false: Ball boys/girls aren't allowed on the tennis court.
False. They run onto the court to get balls.
What does takes place mean?
Example: Wimbledon tennis championship takes place every year in London.
takes place = happens
In total, how many people watch Wimbledon?
500,000,000 watch on TV + 500,000 watch live = 500,500,000