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  1. Carlos
    Spanish ¿Has probado alguna vez el snowboard? El nuevo complejo en las montañas tiene pistas perfectas para principiantes.

    Have you ever tried snowboarding? The new resort in the mountains has slopes perfect for beginners.

  2. Sofía
    Spanish Mientras la carrera estaba en marcha, yo animaba en voz alta desde la primera fila. Los atletas eran absolutamente increíbles.

    While the race was on, I cheered loudly from the front row. The athletes were absolutely incredible.

  3. Carlos
    Spanish Ella estaba practicando atletismo diligentemente cuando llegó el entrenador. Su dedicación impresionó a todos los presentes.

    She was practicing athletics diligently when the coach arrived. Her dedication impressed everyone there.

  4. Sofía
    Spanish He estado pensando en deportes extremos yo misma. Quizás el surf o la escalada en roca sería emocionante.

    I've been thinking about trying extreme sports myself. Maybe surfing or rock climbing would be exciting.

  5. Carlos
    Spanish Brillante idea. El instructor del centro deportivo enseña ambos. Es excelente con principiantes.

    Great idea. The instructor at the sports center teaches both. He is excellent with beginners.

  6. Sofía
    Spanish Inteligente. El buen entrenamiento es esencial para la seguridad. Sin él, los accidentes se vuelven mucho más probables.

    Smart. Good training is essential for safety. Without it, accidents become much more likely.

  7. Carlos
    Spanish Cierto. Mi primo intentó el buceo sin instrucción adecuada y acabó en el hospital una semana.

    True. My cousin tried diving without proper instruction and ended up in the hospital for a week.

  8. Sofía
    Spanish Eso es exactamente por qué quiero clases primero. El costo de un curso es mucho menor que una visita a urgencias.

    That's exactly why I want classes first. The cost of a course is much less than a visit to the emergency room.

  9. Carlos
    Spanish Pensamiento sabio. ¿Has visto alguna vez carreras de motos en vivo? La velocidad es absolutamente emocionante.

    Wise thought. Have you ever seen motorcycle races live? The speed is absolutely thrilling.

  10. Sofía
    Spanish Una vez. Los coches alcanzaron velocidades increíbles, y el ruido era abrumador. Fue inolvidable.

    Once. The cars reached incredible speeds, and the noise was overwhelming. It was unforgettable.

  11. Carlos
    Spanish Quizás reserve entradas para el campeonato el próximo mes. La pista de carreras está a solo una hora.

    Maybe I'll book tickets for the championship next month. The racetrack is only an hour away.

  12. Sofía
    Spanish Brillante. Cuenta conmigo. Las aventuras deportivas siempre son más divertidas juntos.

    Great. Count me in. Sports adventures are always more fun together.

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