24. Topic: A Sporting Event
– Question 24: Describe a memorable sporting event you watched or participated in.
– You should say:
– What was the event, and when did it take place?
– Who were the participants, and what was the outcome?
– Why was it memorable to you?
– How did you feel during the event?
Model answer by Lifestyle Training Centre
I’m not much into sports myself, but one match that stands out in my memory is a badminton game that my wife participated in during our summer vacation in my hometown. It was a local tournament organised at the community sports hall, and she had decided to give it a shot for fun and fitness. Little did we know it would turn into such a memorable experience.
My wife, though not a professional player, has always been quite athletic. She breezed through the initial rounds with her sharp reflexes and determination, surprising everyone, including herself. By the time she reached the finals, the entire family and many of our neighbours had come to watch and cheer her on.
The final match was intense and nerve-wracking. Her opponent was a seasoned player who had won the tournament several times before. Despite being the underdog, my wife put up a brilliant fight, winning the first set with sheer grit and perseverance. However, as the match progressed, her opponent’s experience started to show. In the end, my wife narrowly lost the deciding set, but her effort was nothing short of extraordinary.
What made this match unforgettable was the sheer excitement and pride we all felt watching her play. She may not have won the trophy, but she won the admiration and respect of everyone in the hall. The crowd applauded her sportsmanship, and I couldn’t have been prouder.
This experience taught us both that it’s not always about winning but about giving your best and enjoying the journey. It was a summer vacation to remember, filled with emotions, cheers, and a newfound appreciation for the spirit of competition.
List of vocabulary used:
- Stand out – To be easily noticed or distinguished.
- Badminton – A sport played with rackets, where a shuttlecock is hit over a net.
- Tournament – A series of contests to determine a winner in a particular sport or activity.
- Organised – Arranged or planned in an orderly way.
- Give it a shot – To attempt something, usually without much prior experience.
- Fitness – The condition of being physically healthy and strong.
- Athletic – Having the physical qualities or skills of an athlete.
- Breezed through – To perform easily or quickly without difficulty.
- Reflexes – Automatic responses of the body to stimuli.
- Determination – The quality of being resolute or firm in purpose.
- Underdog – A competitor who is expected to lose or has less chance of winning.
- Grit – Courage and resolve; strength of character.
- Perseverance – Steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.
- Nerve-wracking – Causing anxiety or tension.
- Seasoned – Experienced or well-practised in a particular field.
- Opponent – A person who competes against another in a contest.
- Experience – Knowledge or skill acquired over time.
- Narrowly – By a small margin or close.
- Sportsmanship – Fair and generous behaviour or treatment of others in a sports contest.
- Applauded – To show approval or praise by clapping hands.
- Prouder – More proud; feeling more satisfaction or pride.
- Memorable – Worth remembering; significant.
- Unforgettable – Impossible to forget due to being remarkable.
- Admiration – Respect and approval.
- Spirit of competition – The desire to win and succeed in a contest while respecting others.
Idioms and Phrases
- Not much into sports – Not particularly interested or involved in sports.
- Stands out in my memory – Is particularly memorable or noteworthy.
- Give it a shot – Try something or attempt something, often without much prior experience.
- Breezed through – Completed something easily and without difficulty.
- Sharp reflexes – Quick and accurate physical reactions.
- Surprising everyone, including herself – Exceeding expectations in an unexpected way.
- The entire family and many of our neighbours – A large and supportive group of people from both family and the local community.
- Cheer her on – Support and encourage someone, especially in a competitive setting.
- Intense and nerve-wracking – Very exciting and stressful, causing anxiety or tension.
- Seasoned player – A person with a lot of experience in a particular sport or activity.
- Underdog – A competitor or team that is expected to lose or has less chance of winning.
- Put up a brilliant fight – To perform very well in a competition, showing strong effort.
- Sheer grit and perseverance – Strong determination and persistence.
- As the match progressed – As the game continued or developed.
- Narrowly lost – Lost by a very small margin or close difference.
- Nothing short of extraordinary – Absolutely exceptional or remarkable.
- The crowd applauded her sportsmanship – The audience expressed admiration for her fair and respectful behaviour during the game.
- Couldn’t have been prouder – Felt an immense sense of pride or joy.
- It’s not always about winning but about giving your best – Emphasizes the importance of effort and attitude over just the outcome of a competition.
- A summer vacation to remember – A vacation that left a lasting and positive impression, full of memorable experiences.
- Newfound appreciation – A newly developed or realized respect or understanding.
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