Reading - Brainpower and Team Spirit: A Day in My Life

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Brainpower and Team Spirit: A Day in My Life

    Ever have one of those days that starts out feeling totally normal but ends up being surprisingly awesome? That was my Tuesday. The morning was a full-on academic marathon, and I want to tell you all about it.

    First up was Portuguese, and we were tackling the subjunctive mood. It’s a bit tricky, but I think I’m finally starting to get the hang of it. After that, we switched to English for a class debate on the pros and cons of social media. It got pretty intense, but in a good way! My final morning class was Math, which felt like a mental workout as we tried to solve some complex algebra problems. By the time the bell rang for lunch, my brain was fried.

    Lunch break was a lifesaver. My friends and I grabbed a table in the cafeteria, and we were all buzzing with excitement for the afternoon. Why? Because the school was holding its annual gincana! For those who don't know, a gincana is basically a massive scavenger hunt and team competition.

    As soon as we finished eating, we were split into teams. Our mission involved everything from solving riddles to finding hidden objects around the school. We had to figure out clues, race against the clock, and work together. The final event was a chaotic but hilarious tug-of-war that left everyone laughing and covered in mud. We didn't win first place, but it didn't matter. The afternoon was all about team spirit and having a blast.

    It was the perfect balance: a morning focused on brainpower and an afternoon of pure, energetic fun. It reminded me that school is not just about books; it's also about making memories.

VOCABULARY

• To tackle: to try to deal with a difficult problem.
• He is ready to tackle the new project at work.

• To get the hang of something: to learn how to do something; to acquire a skill.
• After a few weeks, she finally got the hang of the new software.

• Buzzing: to be full of excitement or energy.
• The city is buzzing with tourists during the summer festival.

• Scavenger hunt: a game where players have to find a list of items.
• The kids went on a scavenger hunt in the park to find leaves of different colors.

• To figure out: to understand or solve something.
• I need to figure out how to assemble this furniture.

• Chaotic: in a state of complete confusion and disorder.
• The morning was chaotic with three kids trying to get ready for school.

• Team spirit: the feeling of pride and loyalty that exists among the members of a team.
• Our victory was a result of great talent and amazing team spirit.

ACTIVITIES

1 - Choose the best answer.

2 - Read the sentences and choose True or False.

3 - Complete the sentences using the words/phrases from the Vocabulary section.

4 - The blog post describes a day with a great balance of studying and fun. What does YOUR perfect school day look like? Describe the classes and activities you would have from morning to afternoon.