In what year did the narrator see her first squash court?
2008
What does the acronym P.E.E. stand for?
Point, Evidence, Explanation
Why did other players refuse to play with her at first?
She was a beginner and not very good.
What motivated her to improve after many defeats?
She was determined and promised herself to keep trying.
In the sentence “She hopes her success will inspire the next generation of women athletes,” what is the subject of the verb hopes?
She
Where did she see her first squash court?
At her local gym
In P.E.E., what does Point mean?
Your main idea or answer to the question.
What makes squash different from tennis or badminton?
It’s played on a four-walled court with a small rubber ball.
Why might playing squash alone have been an advantage for her?
She could still train even without many local players or coaches.
Choose the correct form: She (play / plays) squash every day.
She plays squash every day.
How many calories can she burn in an hour playing squash?
1000
In P.E.E., what does Evidence mean?
A quotation or detail from the text that supports your point.
What does she say she values in all areas of her life?
Discipline
How does the author show squash is mentally and physically demanding? (Use P.E.E.)
Point: The author shows that squash is both a mental and physical challenge.
Evidence: She explains, “Because it is mentally and physically intense, I never get bored.”
Explanation: This demonstrates that squash is not only a workout for the body but also requires focus and concentration, keeping her engaged at all times.
Identify the verb pattern: She decided to train harder.
Verb + to-infinitive
What country did she go to for university?
Italy
In P.E.E., what does Explanation mean?
Explaining how your evidence supports your point.
Give one challenge she faced when she returned home from Italy.
Few coaches and very limited opportunities to compete with female players.
What is the significance of her 2020 tournament experience? (Use P.E.E.)
Point: The 2020 tournament was a major milestone in her squash career.
Evidence: She describes how she had the chance “to actually get on a court with some of the world’s best players.”
Explanation: This shows that she had reached an international standard, competing at a high level, which built her confidence and recognition as a professional athlete.
Correct the error: She enjoy to play squash.
She enjoys playing squash. (verb + -ing)
In what year did she win her first women’s squash tournament?
2021
Why do we use the P.E.E. method when answering questions?
It helps us write clear, structured answers that show understanding of the text.
How does she describe her style at work and in sport?
Goal-oriented and hardworking
How does her squash journey reflect determination and resilience? (Use P.E.E.)
Point: Her journey highlights her determination to improve and resilience against setbacks.
Evidence: She recalls losing many games, being refused matches by other players, but still promising herself “to keep trying to improve.”
Explanation: This proves that despite rejection and disappointment, she stayed committed, eventually winning her first women’s tournament—an achievement that shows the rewards of persistence.
In the sentence “Other players refused to play with me because I was just a beginner,” what is the verb pattern after refused?
Verb + to-infinitive (refused to play)