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Lesson Notes September 16, 2025 (TUESDAY ZOOM)

Words & Phrases

• I (put in / take out) my (dentures / false teeth).

• The pole vaulter jumped six metres and thirty centimetres.

• Some runners start ahead very fast but then gradually fall behind as the race goes on.

• Two runners crashed into each other. One of them lost his balance and fell behind.

• Sports science (noun) = the study of how the body works during exercise, training, and sport, often combining physiology, psychology, and biomechanics

• She decided to major in sports science at university.

• Sports science research has helped athletes improve their performance.

• There were two Japanese men running in the steeplechase.

• On the train, I saw a really tall man, and he had to duck to get off.

• Duck (verb) = to lower your head or body quickly, often to avoid being hit or seen (Synonyms: bend, dodge, crouch)

• He ducked under the low branch to avoid hitting his head.

• She ducked when the ball came flying toward her.

• The cat ducked behind the sofa as soon as the vacuum cleaner started.

• The barrier to keep hikers off Mt Fuji is pretty much useless.