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A blog – The X Games

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Simon's blog: The Barcelona X Games

Yesterday was the fourth day of our end-of-year trip to Barcelona and we had a really amazing day!

My friends Chris, Jules, Sam and me paid 30 euros each for tickets to see the Barcelona X Games. We thought it was really pricey but we wanted to go so much so we paid. The X Games are like the world championships of skateboarding, BMX bikes and motorbike Moto X riding. We saw the BMX bike Big Air final which was really cool. The riders went down a huge ramp at top speed, then shot upwards and did a trick in mid-air before landing on another ramp. They flew over a gap of more than 15 metres! The guy who won the gold medal was called Zack Warden and he did an awesome jump that had to be seen to be believed. We had seats near the action so we had a brilliant view of it. Check out the photo I took!

My friend Chris is a BMX rider and he knew one of the guys who was competing – he and Chris are from the same neighbourhood. Because of this contact, we got to meet some of the riders after the competition! We even got to talk to Zack Warden for a few minutes while he was chilling out after winning. He was super-friendly to us!

It was such a great day, so much fun! Can't wait to hang out with these guys again.

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  1. Blog about something you really love.
  2. Write like you talk! Blogs tend to have a conversational style.
  3. Learn to take good pictures and share them with your readers.
  4. Share your personal experiences and your opinions.
  5. Be original and try to show your own personality and style.
  6. Only include your own work and never copy content without saying where it's from.

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Discussion

What would you write about if you were writing your own blog?

Language level
B2 Upper intermediate
Topics
blogging
extreme sports
writing
Average: 3.6 (12 votes)
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Submitted by enoratsisinthehouse on Tue, 09/24/2024 - 09:51

If I had a blog it would be about my life,friends,horses..
It would be a safe place for everyone.

Submitted by Cheshir on Mon, 11/13/2023 - 14:41

If I had a blog, it would be about books. Most likely about bad books. They are usually very stupid, but funny. I love watching reviews of bad books on YouTube, and I've noticed that people really like it too. So, I would try to write specifically on this topic.

Submitted by noel.t on Wed, 11/08/2023 - 12:49

very nice

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Submitted by dorock on Fri, 05/26/2023 - 11:38

I want to talk about my extracurricular at my school. At my school, I pick computer lessons as my extracurricular. I think that the lessons are pretty interesting and useful like making websites, spreadsheets for data and accounting, and making new programs. Sometimes, the teacher explains the material too quick because he's not patient enough. I hope the teacher becomes nicer and be more patient to guide all the students to reach their potential in technology. I once made a website where you can tell people about your hobbies and learn lessons in my extracurricular. I got a pretty high score and I was happy I got high score. I wanted to learn how to make more interesting websites since that. As a teenager I hope the school can pay attention to the character of the teacher because I believe we need a really good guidance to reach our maximum potential. Training will be needed regularly to remind important vision and mission as teachers are so important. now I try to accept the situation most of the time and never stop moving forward regardless how the situation is.

Submitted by Tsutsuna on Sun, 12/11/2022 - 21:45

Some years ago, I've had a blog about books, and, actually, if I had to write a blog about something now, it would be again about books.

Submitted by aycauzz1 on Tue, 06/07/2022 - 17:17

If I had a blog, I would write about music, sports or books
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Submitted by Benjamin2009 on Tue, 06/13/2023 - 08:21

About sport: What sport you like? Why? Rule?
About music: What instrument you play? Why? How to play?
About books: What's your favorite books? Why you like that books?

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Submitted by Capixt on Wed, 04/20/2022 - 18:31

If I had my own blog I write about movies, music, art and artist.

Submitted by Rhylan on Thu, 04/14/2022 - 18:31

I would write for my holiday destination because more people are interested in these theme. I would include in my blog for museums, buildings, religion, customs and for well-known foods. I think people will be reading these kind of blogs with enjoyment.

Submitted by Rhylan on Tue, 04/12/2022 - 17:41

What would you write about if you were writing your own blog? I would be write about my shopping adventure for my prom dress. It was exating experience and very fun. I go shopping with my mom and brother. My brother is very critical for everything. For him should be everything excellent. He help me more. In the end when I was ready and wear my dress and heels I was like princess.

Submitted by kitkate on Mon, 03/21/2022 - 13:33

if i had a blog, id probably write into the creative department, I'd write about creating characters and their stories, and would probably post some of my own work too! but,i might still make other types of content from time to time,i'm a chaotic kind of person,so my content might be random and chaotic as well.

Submitted by ZoroDM on Wed, 11/24/2021 - 12:49

Ruben D: I've never went or seen anything like this, and by this blog, i think this is awesome, also i would like to go to an event like this, also i think is something great to talk with the winner of this event, it is an honor.

Submitted by TheNewGuy on Wed, 07/14/2021 - 12:42

If I had a blog, I would write about common misconceptions about the Internet or the world. Most of people think some thing is true and agree with each other when it is conpletely false. I would like to spread awareness about these things. To give an example, the electric car was invented alongside with the gasoline car, only that it was too heavy and too slow to be practical. It therefore fell into obscurity until Mr. Elon Musk brought it back into the light of day with the original Tesla Roadster.
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Submitted by wonder on Mon, 06/21/2021 - 01:13

I would write about how Covid 19 affected to our lives because it is the biggest problem in the world.

Submitted by Msharymnn on Tue, 12/01/2020 - 20:03

Two months ago was the fifth day of our trip turkey it was a really good trip My brother pop paid 20 for a gaming coffe and he palyed the same games he used to paly in our country the gaming coffe gives you a consel or pc and you just play that’s it then we went to the mountaints they had snow it was really beatufil we ride in motorcycle in ice it was really exciting then then we went to the mall it was the favorite part for my mother and my sister me and my rothere were so bored It was such a great trip it was so much dun next time I want to go with my friends not family
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Submitted by Kalenkhoe on Mon, 11/02/2020 - 05:34

I would blog each passing day of my final year of school. My English's syllabus done and madame has retired from teaching, such an overwhelming event. Exams are coming. Winter's around and caught cold. Haha haaha...
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Submitted by IGYOON on Mon, 07/20/2020 - 12:22

I would write about Bangtan Sonyeondan or Bts. They are the Kpop boy band. And I am a great fan of theirs. I just love them and I know a lot about them. I havegot too much pictures of them and I am so interested to write one sooner or later
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Submitted by Giovannichoi on Wed, 08/05/2020 - 08:09

Haha! you're a really big fan of BTS! Anyway, where are you from?

Submitted by bloomybloom on Sun, 06/14/2020 - 10:24

I'de write about self-development : how to avoid big mistakes , how to be confident , how to be creative......etc . I would rather give people some benefits than just go to a party and show them the ambience , I think this is ridiculous

Submitted by spongebob15172 on Tue, 06/02/2020 - 18:22

I wouldn't write a blog but if I really had to I would write about my vacations.

Submitted by santoso1234567 on Thu, 05/28/2020 - 06:51

I want to talk about my extracurricular at my school. At my school, I pick computer lessons as my extracurricular. I think that the lessons are pretty interesting and useful like making websites, spreadsheets for data and accounting, and making new programs. Sometimes, the teacher explains the material too quick because he's not patient enough. I hope the teacher becomes nicer and be more patient to guide all the students to reach their potential in technology. I once made a website where you can tell people about your hobbies and learn lessons in my extracurricular. I got a pretty high score and I was happy I got high score. I wanted to learn how to make more interesting websites since that. As a teenager I hope the school can pay attention to the character of the teacher because I believe we need a really good guidance to reach our maximum potential. Training will be needed regularly to remind important vision and mission as teachers are so important. now I try to accept the situation most of the time and never stop moving forward regardless how the situation is.
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Submitted by Giovannichoi on Tue, 04/07/2020 - 13:28

I want to introduce about the Juvenile Regular Musical Festival. I was the one of the member of the East part musical club. I was twelve years old when I played musical "My Little Dreams" on the real stage where th many other member friends. It was November 13th, 2019. I roled as a boy named "Chan-ho" and I was feeling very happy during I called as Chan-ho. Actually, I thought I did pretty well on the stage as the other members did. My real name is Ye *** Choi, but I 've been calling by Chan ho. I want to be a great musical star since after that. It was the best time and experience in my whole life ever. I'll never forget it.

Submitted by Makam on Thu, 02/13/2020 - 01:39

I would write about my preferences.

Submitted by Elife on Mon, 02/10/2020 - 23:07

I would like to write about the economic situation worldwide.

Submitted by nicosori on Sat, 08/24/2019 - 12:39

It's a very interesting story and is very nice
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Submitted by _jedi_ on Fri, 08/23/2019 - 12:00

I would write about the topics that I'm interested in such as technology, science, astronomy, rocket science etc.

Submitted by Thu on Mon, 07/15/2019 - 07:33

I want to write about foods and my trips. I will write about my friends, too. : )

Submitted by xxNinjasHyperxx on Wed, 04/10/2019 - 11:13

If I were writing a blog I would write about an amazing adventure, hiking's good? I would include all the key events and activities.

Submitted by Mihael on Thu, 02/21/2019 - 15:48

I really like write about poem, I already have a blog btw :v
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Submitted by Youjiro on Sun, 01/20/2019 - 14:43

I'd like to write about my daily life such as high school ,sports club . I read blog before rest on the bed . I having a favourite blog that written daily news or movie . I like that .
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Submitted by ShadyPoet on Sat, 12/29/2018 - 08:37

I have a blog which I don't write at often. There, I share my feelings and experiences. I don't want people who know me or recognize me and my blog so I write under a pen name.
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Submitted by Zoezoe on Thu, 03/01/2018 - 18:09

I already have a small blog, where I write about animals, the environment and nature in general. I also share my experiences as a zoo volunteer.
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