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Date: Sep 06 2012

Themes: Music, Sports

Quote

1. Quote - Listen to the quote and guess what the slang means.

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“They go to try out for a team and people automatically think they’re going to be soccer stars at the age of 6.”

- Soccer player David Beckham on the pressures of being his kids. (Us Weekly)

“他们去参加球队的选拔赛,而人们就会不自觉地想到,这些孩子在 6 岁时就要成为足球明星了。”

- 足球运动员大卫·贝克汉姆 (David Beckham) 谈到他的孩子要面对的压力。

Definition

1. Definition - Study the definition.

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attempt to earn an important position or place on a team

2. Use - Learn how the slang is used.

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David Beckham has been a soccer star for so long, it’s hard to imagine him trying out for his first team. But everyone has to start somewhere, and if you want to prove yourself, you have to try out.

Sports teams, plays, and bands all require you to try out for a position or role. You have to demonstrate your talent and show that you are a good fit. When you try out, you do a small performance, showing off your best work.

Beckham now has children who are old enough to try out for soccer teams just like he did when he was little. He says there is a lot of pressure on his kids to do well at team tryouts. People expect them to play just like their dad, even though they are still just kids. Maybe it would be better if they tried out for swimming or basketball instead.

What have you tried out for in the past? Did you make it?

Examples

1. Examples - Hear some example sentences.

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“I would love to be in my school’s play, but I’m too nervous to try out.”

“Will you try out for the basketball team with me?”

“My brother and I both tried out for the debate team, but only I earned a position.”

Winners

1. Winners - See who guessed the slang definition correctly.

Manu4 To make a test or to try for something
by Manu4
Ahshan take part in
by Ahshan
 julito To test their capabilities
by julito
mark lee try to contest and get the postion
by mark lee
Crizsearch Try something new or perform in order to get a role.
by Crizsearch
Plx try to become a member of a team
by Plx
It means endeavor for some thing
by sheitooonak

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YilingHe

YilingHe

China

i once tried out for a poem-reading competetion,i still remember the name of the poem i chose to read:Believe in future.a very famous poem written by an extraordinary poet.i will never forget how nervous i felt the moment i stood on the stage,as the music started, i felt much better and begun to read the poem with a great passion,luckily i got a firist-grade prize in this contest.i said to myself at that very moment:Finally,i was able to get over the fear inside me,and truly made it.

08:30 AM Sep 09 2012 |

sara sh

sara sh

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

i tried out to employ in a big company.

01:16 PM Sep 08 2012 |

sarah bary

sarah bary

Iraq

i try out to speak  english  fluently but i can’t

07:54 PM Sep 07 2012 |

ako ito

ako ito

Philippines

just for fun


 

02:55 PM Sep 07 2012 |

joeytong

joeytong

Spain

I’ve always tried out for being the best of my class, and I did this!

11:00 PM Sep 06 2012 |

raisacorrea

Brazil

I tried out just once, that I remember..


I tried out for a ballet’s companie, but I wasn’t so good, I was with my foot hurt because I had a motorcycle accident.

10:50 PM Sep 06 2012 |

8312016

8312016

Switzerland

i suggest chose a one sport team and try become a membership. its depepend on  ur eficency. i hope u be sucesful in ur try out.


althuogh often people  tired out for his or her situation. but how can control his or her life 100%?


GOOD LUCK 


 


 

07:34 PM Sep 06 2012 |

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Summer0113

Summer0113

China

I hv tried out for my first job and i got a position.but now i don’t like it.so i resign.

12:22 PM Sep 06 2012 |

Olga_Alina

Germany

I try out to sketch. It’s diffrent from trying out in team.

10:59 AM Sep 06 2012 |

Zaccarias

Zaccarias

Brazil

I’m an engineer, a pastor and a kung-fu teacher. In all cases was in dependence of God’s grace. Some people like to say: God doesn’t choose the prepared but prepare the ones He chooses. But I prefer to say that God honors our efforts.


“No one serving in the military gets mixed up in civilian matters, for his aim is to please his commanding officer. Moreover, no one who is an athlete wins a prize unless he competes according to the rules. Furthermore, it is the hard working farmer who should have the first share of the crops. Think about what I am saying. The Lord will help you to understand all these things” (2 Tim 2:4-7).


May God bless you all.

10:31 AM Sep 06 2012 |

ahmedsapry

ahmedsapry

Egypt

hahah u can try all time u will do it


 

10:21 AM Sep 06 2012 |

ahmedsapry

ahmedsapry

Egypt

hahah u can try all time u will do it


 

10:21 AM Sep 06 2012 |

Lesya2102

Lesya2102

Czech Republic

Few years ago i wanted to pass physics exam..( i could choose ,what exam i will pass) and i started prepare , go to the repetiteurs and so on and so on … 


i understood all tasks and rules … i try out , but for myself i understood that it was not for me .. and now i do what i really want i learning languages and social science)

09:52 AM Sep 06 2012 |

Hasti.abc

Hasti.abc

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

I am trying out to be a player but people believe it is a pip dream!

09:50 AM Sep 06 2012 |

1 person likes this

simply_SHINE

Philippines

More question please…

08:02 AM Sep 06 2012 |

1 person likes this

Jullieta

Jullieta

Russian Federation

I tried out for the judo, but faild after breaking my hand((((

07:19 AM Sep 06 2012 |

2 people like this

ola33

ola33

Japan

I tried out for the morden ballet show :)) but failed because of the lack of acrobatic skills and height. It was pretty much frustrating :).

02:50 AM Sep 06 2012 |

1 person likes this

six yvette

six yvette

China

I tried out for the graduate qualification test ,but I failed…Now,I working in a communications companies without passions.What can I do ?……

12:27 AM Sep 06 2012 |

2 people like this

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