Question

Do you watch or play any sports? What about when you were younger?

Warm-up

Match the word to its definition.

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to dominate

nostalgic

triumph

astonishing

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to have control over a place or person

a great victory or achievement

extremely surprising or impressive

a feeling of pleasure when you think about things that happened in the past

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Article

Read the following text.

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Iga Świątek won her first-ever Wimbledon title defeating Amanda Anisimova with a “double-bagel” score of 6-0, 6-0. This means her opponent did not win a single game in the entire match.

Świątek’s journey to the top of the tennis world has been remarkable. She is known for her powerful and precise shots, and her ability to dominate a match from the very beginning. Her victory at Wimbledon was a historic moment for Polish tennis, as she became the first player from her country to win the prestigious grass-court tournament in the Open Era. With this win, she has now won Grand Slam titles on all three surfaces: clay, hard court, and grass.

During the tournament, Świątek spoke about her love for a nostalgic childhood dish: strawberry pasta. This simple Polish meal, made with pasta, fresh strawberries, and a little bit of yogurt, has now taken the internet by storm. While some people might find the combination of pasta and fruit unusual, for Świątek it’s a taste of home and a comforting meal after a tough match.

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Some bagels (bajgle)

Some bagels (bajgle)

Iga Świątek after winning Wimbledon

Iga Świątek after winning Wimbledon

Prepositions

Choose the correct preposition.

  1. The tournament is famous for / with its traditions.
  2. Świątek has the ability to dominate from the very beginning in / of the match.
  3. Her victory was a historic moment for / to Polish tennis.
  4. Świątek has now won titles on / in all three surfaces.
  5. She is known by / for her powerful shots.
  6. She spoke about her love in / for strawberry pasta.
  7. The dish has become famous thanks to / for her.