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Gabriel took a deep breath by the school ______.
Gabriel took a deep breath by the school ______.
field
The bleachers were adorned with a myriad of ______.
The bleachers were adorned with a myriad of ______.
colours
Gabriel was exhilarated because that was the race he had been training so ______ for.
Gabriel was exhilarated because that was the race he had been training so ______ for.
hard
'Bang!' went the air ______ as the runners took off.
'Bang!' went the air ______ as the runners took off.
Gabriel saw his best friend, Larry, had fallen hard on the ______.
Gabriel saw his best friend, Larry, had fallen hard on the ______.
Larry said, 'I think I broke my ______.'
Larry said, 'I think I broke my ______.'
Gabriel encouraged Larry, saying, 'Come on, get ______!'
Gabriel encouraged Larry, saying, 'Come on, get ______!'
The crowd all stood up and ______ Larry and Gabriel on.
The crowd all stood up and ______ Larry and Gabriel on.
Despite the obvious agony he was in, Larry gave a weak ______ to the crowd.
Despite the obvious agony he was in, Larry gave a weak ______ to the crowd.
All the spectators stood up and cheered at the top of their ______.
All the spectators stood up and cheered at the top of their ______.
Gabriel was heading to the ______ hall.
Gabriel was heading to the ______ hall.
The whole atmosphere was abuzz with ______.
The whole atmosphere was abuzz with ______.
Gabriel made a split-second ______ to run back to Larry.
Gabriel made a split-second ______ to run back to Larry.
Gabriel propped Larry's arm up over his ______.
Gabriel propped Larry's arm up over his ______.
As they hobbled towards the finish line, the crowd started ______.
As they hobbled towards the finish line, the crowd started ______.
Gabriel ran like there was no ______.
Gabriel ran like there was no ______.
Larry lay there groaning in ______.
Larry lay there groaning in ______.
The trophies gleamed in the bright morning ______.
The trophies gleamed in the bright morning ______.
All the other runners had caught up with ______.
All the other runners had caught up with ______.
Thunderous ______ was heard throughout the stadium.
Thunderous ______ was heard throughout the stadium.
It was a bright and cloudless ______ as Gabriel took a deep breath by the school field.
It was a bright and cloudless ______ as Gabriel took a deep breath by the school field.
Gabriel and Larry hobbled towards the ______ line together.
Gabriel and Larry hobbled towards the ______ line together.
The crowd began to ______ Larry and Gabriel on, encouraging them to finish the race.
The crowd began to ______ Larry and Gabriel on, encouraging them to finish the race.
Gabriel had to make a ______ decision to help his friend instead of continuing the race alone.
Gabriel had to make a ______ decision to help his friend instead of continuing the race alone.
As they made their way to the field, every participant was ______ and warming up before the competition started.
As they made their way to the field, every participant was ______ and warming up before the competition started.
Gabriel could not bring himself to abandon his best friend in his time of ______.
Gabriel could not bring himself to abandon his best friend in his time of ______.
Larry gave a weak ______ to the crowd, despite his pain.
Larry gave a weak ______ to the crowd, despite his pain.
Gabriel encouraged Larry continuously, prodding him to keep going despite the ______ he felt.
Gabriel encouraged Larry continuously, prodding him to keep going despite the ______ he felt.
The spectators cheered with ______ applause as Larry and Gabriel approached the finish.
The spectators cheered with ______ applause as Larry and Gabriel approached the finish.
What was the main reason Gabriel ran back to help Larry during the race?
What was the main reason Gabriel ran back to help Larry during the race?
How did the crowd react when they saw Gabriel helping Larry?
How did the crowd react when they saw Gabriel helping Larry?
Which emotion best describes Gabriel's feelings during the race when he saw Larry fall?
Which emotion best describes Gabriel's feelings during the race when he saw Larry fall?
What did Larry express about his injury when Gabriel reached him?
What did Larry express about his injury when Gabriel reached him?
What was the overall atmosphere during the sports day event?
What was the overall atmosphere during the sports day event?
What did Gabriel do to assist Larry after he fell?
What did Gabriel do to assist Larry after he fell?
Which of the following best describes Larry's condition as he progressed towards the finish line?
Which of the following best describes Larry's condition as he progressed towards the finish line?
What signifies the bond between Gabriel and Larry during the race?
What signifies the bond between Gabriel and Larry during the race?
What was Gabriel's mindset as he watched the other runners clear the finish line?
What was Gabriel's mindset as he watched the other runners clear the finish line?
What role did the spectators play during Gabriel and Larry's struggle to finish the race?
What role did the spectators play during Gabriel and Larry's struggle to finish the race?
Flashcards
Excitement
Excitement
A feeling of excitement and anticipation.
Myriad
Myriad
A large and diverse collection of things.
Anticipation
Anticipation
A feeling of impatient expectation.
Exhilaration
Exhilaration
A strong feeling of pleasure and energy.
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Hoisting
Hoisting
The act of helping someone to rise after falling.
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Hobble
Hobble
To move slowly and with difficulty, often with pain.
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Split-second decision
Split-second decision
To make a sudden decision without much time to think.
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Encourage
Encourage
To encourage or motivate someone.
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Commitment
Commitment
Showing a strong belief in something or someone.
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Agony
Agony
A feeling of great sadness or distress.
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Encouraging Moment
Encouraging Moment
A moment or event viewed as a point in time where a change in perspective or understanding occurs.
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Excitement (E)
Excitement (E)
A feeling of excitement and anticipation, especially before an event.
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Myriad (D)
Myriad (D)
A large and diverse collection of things.
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Anticipation (E)
Anticipation (E)
A feeling of impatient expectation or eagerness for something to happen.
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Hoisting Up
Hoisting Up
The act of helping someone to rise after falling.
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Hobbling
Hobbling
To move slowly and with difficulty, often with pain.
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Competition
Competition
The act of competing against others.
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Unexpected Event
Unexpected Event
A sudden and unexpected event that disrupts the expected course of action.
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Encouraging
Encouraging
The act of giving encouragement and support to someone who is facing difficulties or setbacks.
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Motivating Moment
Motivating Moment
An instance where someone is motivated and inspired to perform an action, often during stressful times.
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Decision in the face of adversity
Decision in the face of adversity
A key event where someone makes a difficult or unexpected decision based on their values and beliefs.
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Selflessness in competition
Selflessness in competition
The act of choosing to prioritize someone else's well-being over your own goals.
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Supporting a teammate
Supporting a teammate
Encouragement given to someone who is struggling or in pain to help them stay motivated and persevere.
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Compassion and empathy in sports
Compassion and empathy in sports
The act of showing compassion for someone in need, regardless of the cost or effort.
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Split-second decision-making
Split-second decision-making
The ability to make decisions quickly and effectively under pressure.
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Support and encouragement
Support and encouragement
The act of supporting and encouraging someone to continue through a difficult challenge, even when faced with personal loss.
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Collective support
Collective support
The positive effect of a group's combined support and encouragement during a difficult situation.
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Unwavering commitment
Unwavering commitment
The commitment to helping someone in need and standing by them even when it means personal sacrifice.
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Building teamwork through adversity
Building teamwork through adversity
The feeling of a sense of community and camaraderie built through shared experiences and mutual support.
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Sports Day Event
- Sports day took place on a bright, cloudless morning.
- Participants warmed up in the sports hall before the competition.
- The atmosphere was enthusiastic, with cheering fans, and abuzz with anticipation.
- Trophies gleamed in the morning sunlight, and the bleachers were adorned with colourful supporters, cheering on their housemates.
- The 100m sprint race was about to begin, and Gabriel was exhilarated due to his hard training.
- The race began with a starting gun.
- Gabriel ran fast and was almost at the finish line when something unexpected happened.
Unexpected Incident
- During the 100m sprint, Gabriel's best friend, Larry, fell and hurt his ankle.
- Larry told Gabriel he thought he broke his ankle and asked Gabriel to finish the race without him.
- Gabriel refused to leave Larry and helped him finish the race.
- Gabriel heard Larry fall behind him and saw his friend on the ground, groaning in pain.
Helping Larry
- Gabriel encouraged Larry to get up and finish the race.
- Gabriel helped Larry by lifting and supporting his injured body, propping Larry's arm over his shoulder.
- They finished the race together, despite Larry's pain.
- The crowd applauded and cheered them on, impressed by their perseverance and unity ("Go Larry, go! Go, Gabriel, go!").
- The entire stadium cheered, and their combined effort was applauded.
- Other runners had caught up to them while some even cleared the finish line during this combined effort.
- Larry was in obvious pain, and thought he had broken his ankle.
Aftermath
- Larry expressed gratitude to Gabriel for his support ("Thank you for encouraging me, Gabriel, I couldn't have done it without you").
- Teachers praised Gabriel's sportsmanship and self-sacrificing spirit.
- The principal praised both Larry's perseverance and Gabriel's inspiring sportsmanship.
- Both individuals treasured the shared experience of support and perseverance, with the entire stadium cheering their combined efforts.
- Gabriel was deeply touched by the cheering crowd.
- Dew glistened on the freshly-cut grass.
- Gabriel took a deep breath by the school field, and went to the sports hall.
- Gabriel's actions were praised by teachers and the principal, acknowledging his sportsmanship and selflessness. Larry was injured but expressed gratitude for the support, demonstrating their unity.
- The event touched both students deeply, creating a lasting memory.
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