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Why I Love Badminton

The Badminton Club is one of the biggest sports clubs at my university. It is
the friendliest and most exciting place for students who like playing badminton.

I join the Badminton Club because I want to stay active, learn new skills, and

make new friends. I enjoy playing badminton more than many other sports

because it is faster and more exciting. I also like that we can play both singles and
doubles. It is the best club for me because it gives me sport, friendship, and fun
at the same time.

There are so many things to do in this club. I always come to Social Sunday
every week to enjoy playing in a relaxed way. I like to participate in friendly

tournaments, games, and club events. These activities are more relaxing than
competitive matches. I often use this opportunity to meet new people and make
friends.

The Badminton Club helps me in many ways. Playing regularly makes me
healthier and stronger. I learn skills such as serving, smashing, and moving quickly

on the court. I often play doubles games, which help me improve my teamwork.
After playing, I feel happier, more confident, and more energetic for my daily
activities.

e. Read the text again. Then, write T for true and F for false for each statement.

1. The Badminton Club is the largest club at the writer’s university. .....
2. The writer became a member of the club to keep fit, gain new abilities, and meet
new people. .....
3. Social Sunday is a weekly event where members play badminton in a relaxed way. .....

4. The writer never takes part in tournaments or games. .....
5. Playing in the club makes the writer feel happier and more confident. .....

6. The writer plays doubles games to improve teamwork. .....

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