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Stories

The Buzzer Beater Miss

English

Did you hear about the basketball game last night? The team played skillfully, but it wasn't enough. Our coach called a timeout when the score was tied. He passed the ball to the best player, who loves shooting three-pointers. She dribbled skillfully on the court and shot quickly. The buzzer sounded, but the ball didn't go in. The game ended, and they weren't winning. Have you ever seen a game like that? The players were disappointed. Although they didn't win, they enjoyed the season. Has your team been playing since 2018? I think they should practice more. Do you agree?

We Might Win Championship

English

The basketball game had started, and the team was playing aggressively. Despite their efforts, they were losing. The coach called a timeout. "You haven't scored yet," he said. "You should play more aggressively." The players listened to the instructions. The game resumed, and they played well. He scored a basket, and the team was winning. Even though they had lost before, they hadn't given up. Their defense was strong, and they won the game. The coach confirmed their victory. "You did well," he said. "We might win the championship." The players were happy. They had played their best.

Lakers' Exciting Comeback Victory

English

Did you ever watch an NBA game live? I have been a fan since childhood. My favorite team is the Lakers. They wear purple and gold jerseys. Last night, I watched a game. The Lakers were losing in the first quarter. I thought, "Was this going to be a bad game?" But, in the second quarter, they made a comeback. He fouled his opponent, but it wasn't serious. We cheered loudly. She loves cheering for her team. Despite the tough game, they won. The crowd was cheering loudly. Do you enjoy NBA games? You should watch one live. It's exciting!

Sample flashcards 20

  • en professionell basketspelare a professional basketball player
  • Han brukade vara en professionell basketspelare. He used to be a professional basketball player.
  • Brukade hon vara en professionell basketspelare? Did she used to be a professional basketball player?
  • De brukade inte vara professionella basketspelare. They didn't use to be professional basketball players.
  • dribbla bollen to dribble the ball
  • dribbla bollen skickligt to dribble the ball skillfully
  • Han älskar att dribbla bollen skickligt. He loves dribbling the ball skillfully.
  • Gillar du att dribbla bollen skickligt? Do you enjoy dribbling the ball skillfully?
  • Hon hatar att dribbla bollen skickligt. She hates dribbling the ball skillfully.
  • basketplanen the basketball court
  • Jag har spelat på denna basketplan i åratal. I have played on this basketball court for years.
  • Har du spelat på denna basketplan sedan 2018? Have you played on this basketball court since 2018?
  • Jag har inte spelat på denna basketplan på länge. I haven't played on this basketball court for a long time.
  • skjuta en trepoängare to shoot a three-pointer
  • skjuta en trepoängare exakt to shoot a three-pointer accurately
  • Han sköt en trepoängare när signalen ljöd. He was shooting a three-pointer when the buzzer sounded.
  • Sköt du en trepoängare när spelet slutade? Were you shooting a three-pointer when the game ended?
  • De sköt inte en trepoängare när tränaren tog en timeout. They weren't shooting a three-pointer when the coach called a timeout.
  • passa bollen to pass the ball
  • Bollen passades snabbt. The ball was passed quickly.

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