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Your best memories of playing a game with a friend
In this article we are going to focus on improving our speaking skills for Speaking Exam.
Words and expressions to learn
- to relax after - отдыхать после;
- to head to - направиться в;
- to be hesitant - быть неуверенным;
- a presence - присутствие;
- to become apparent - становиться явным;
- to be intense - быть насыщенным;
- to be highly competitive - быть крайне активным;
- to adapt to ones pace - приспосабливаться к своему темпу;
- to be involved - быть вовлеченным;
- to exchange pleasantries - обмениваться любезностями;
- to unwind - развеяться;
- to build up the confidence - укреплять доверие;
- counterparts - партнеры;
- to be a great experience - получить большой опыт;
- to compete at the same level - соревноваться на одном уровне;
- a memorable experience - незабываемый опыт;
- to look back on fondly - вспоминать с нежностью;
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Playing basketball is a great way for university students to relax after their lessons. Recently, my friend and I decided to do just that and headed to the nearby basketball court. When we arrived, we discovered that two boys were already playing on the court.
At first, we were hesitant to join in, as we weren't sure if the boys would welcome our presence. However, after a few minutes of observation, it became apparent that the boys were open to the idea. They welcomed us to the court, and the four of us began to play together.
The game was intense, as all four of us were highly competitive. The girls had to adapt to the boys' pace, as they were playing at a much faster speed than usual. Nevertheless, we kept up, and the game ended up being great fun for everyone involved.
At the end of the game, the boys and girls exchanged pleasantries and went their separate ways. We had enjoyed playing with the boys, as it had been a great way to unwind after our lessons. It also allowed us to build up the confidence, as we had been able to play at the same level as our male counterparts.
In conclusion, playing basketball with two boys at the university was a great experience for two girls. It allowed us to relax after lessons and also demonstrated that girls can compete with boys at the same level. It was certainly a memorable experience for us and one that we will look back on fondly.
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