#reading

Basketball
Read a short passage about a fast-paced game where players try to score points by shooting a ball into a hoop.

2.1
Basketball is a popular sport played around the world. It is fun and exciting. Many people love to play and watch it.

2.2
Basketball was invented in 1891. A man named James Naismith made the game. He was a teacher in the United States. He wanted a game that students could play inside during the winter. He used a soccer ball and two peach baskets as goals.

2.3
A basketball court is 28 meters long and 15 meters wide. Each team has five players. The main goal is to score by throwing the ball into the other team's basket. The team with the most points wins the game. Players can pass, dribble, and shoot the ball.

2.4
One of the most famous basketball events is the NBA Finals. The NBA is a pro basketball league in the United States. Teams in the NBA try to win the championship. Some of the best players in NBA history are Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Kobe Bryant.

2.5
Basketball is enjoyed by people everywhere. It is very popular in the United States, Europe, and Asia. Many countries have their own basketball teams and leagues. People of all ages play basketball, from young children to adults.

2.6
Basketball is a simple and exciting game. It brings people together and creates many fun moments. Whether you play or watch, basketball is a sport that everyone can enjoy.

2.7
Fun fact : The tallest player in NBA history is Gheorghe Mureșan. He is 2.31 meters tall! He played for the Washington Bullets and the New Jersey Nets.

#vocabulary

Topic: People and Relationships

Words:

ambitious - tirishqoq

blunt - dangal/cho'rtkesar

clever - aqlli

creative - ijodkor/yaratuvchan

hard-working - ishchan/mehnatkash

impatient - sabrsiz

judgemental - tanqidchi

nosy - har narsaga burnini tiqadigan

open-minded - keng dunyoqarashli

outgoing - kirishimli

over-sensitive - juda ta'sirchan

reliable - ishonsa bo'ladigan

self-assured - o'ziga ishongan

sociable - kirishuvchan

stingy - xasis

P/S: Try to use these vocab in order to describe people and their personality. Avoid using the words, like good; bad; well, to give information about people, because it shows you have low level of vocabulary.

And, let's describe our close friends using these vocabularies😁

"My friend Akbar is totally reliable person, so I can tell any of my secrets to him"

#phrase

to make the best of ...

Level: B2

Meaning: to make an unsatisfactory situation as pleasant as possible

Example: We will have to spend the night here, so we might as well make the best of it

P/S: to practice it more, let's make sentences in the comments😊

#reading

Empire State Building
Read a short passage about a tall skyscraper in New York City that was once the tallest in the world.

1.1
The Empire State Building is a very famous building in New York City, USA. It is very tall and important. Many people visit it every year.

1.2
The Empire State Building was finished in 1931. It was the tallest building in the world at that time. It has 102 floors and is 443 meters tall, including its antenna.

1.3
The building is made of steel and stone. It is very strong and beautiful. The outside of the building has many details and looks very nice. The design is called Art Deco, which was popular in the 1930s.

1.4
Inside the Empire State Building, there are many offices. Many people work there. There are also places for visitors to see. The most popular place is the viewing area. It is on the 86th floor. From there, people can see all of New York City. On clear days, you can see very far.

1.5
The Empire State Building is also famous because it has been in many movies. One of the most famous movies is "King Kong." In the movie, a giant ape climbs to the top of the building. Many people remember this scene.

1.6
The building is lit up with different colors at night. These colors change for holidays and special events. For example, on the Fourth of July, the lights are red, white, and blue.

1.7
Fun fact : It was built very quickly. It only took about one year to finish. This was very fast for such a big building. Today, it is still one of the tallest buildings in the world and a symbol of New York City.

#reading

Leonardo DiCaprio
Read a short story of a famous actor known for his outstanding roles in blockbuster movies.

18.1
Leonardo DiCaprio is a famous actor from the United States. He was born on November 11, 1974, in Los Angeles, California. Leonardo started acting when he was very young. At first, he was in TV shows and advertisements.

18.2
Leonardo's big chance came with the movie "This Boy's Life" in 1993. He was just a teenager but he acted very well. After this movie, he got more roles. He became very famous for his role in "Titanic" in 1997. This movie was very popular around the world.

18.3
Leonardo DiCaprio has been in many important movies. Some of these movies are "Inception," "The Revenant," and "The Wolf of Wall Street." He is famous for acting in different kinds of roles. He works very hard for each movie.

18.4
Leonardo has won many awards for his acting. He won his first Oscar for the movie "The Revenant" in 2016. Before that, he had been nominated many times.

18.5
Today, Leonardo DiCaprio is not just an actor. He also cares a lot about the environment. He talks about climate change. He helps collect money for the environment. He wants to help make the world a better place.

18.6
Fun fact: Leonardo DiCaprio loves animals. He has a pet turtle. These animals can live more than 80 years. Leonardo got it to have a friend for a long time.

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