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Writer's pictureKaren Hunter

English reading practice - Scrabble Championship (B1/B2 intermediate level English)

In games that test your word skills and thinking abilities, Scrabble is one of the best ones to challenge yourself. The first National Scrabble Championship was held in London, England on this day 27th June 1971. It was a special event where people showed off their amazing vocabulary and competitive spirit.


The championship brought together talented Scrabble players from all over the country. They came to London to compete for the top prize. The players were very passionate about Scrabble and had a lot of words in their minds. They carefully arranged the letter tiles on the game board, trying to make the best words and get the highest scores.


The tournament followed the rules of Scrabble, and players played against each other in exciting matches. They had to use their word knowledge and strategy to win. They put letters on the board in the right places, tried using the special squares to get more points, and made longer words for extra scores. These were some of the tactics they used to have an advantage.



Inside the tournament hall, there was a serious and intense atmosphere. Players thought deeply about their moves and tried to find good words with the letters they had. It was challenging, and they searched for opportunities to use their word skills and win the game.


The National Scrabble Championship also showed how people who love Scrabble can come together and enjoy the game. Players talked to each other, shared strategies, and had fun discussing where words come from. It was a friendly and supportive community that loved the power of words. The event proved that language can bring people together from different backgrounds.


During the competition, players showed their cleverness by using uncommon words. Their ability to think and use words made the competition very interesting.


After several days of tough matches, one player became the champion. They won because they had a great strategy, knew many words, and stayed calm under pressure. But the National Scrabble Championship was not just about winning. It was also about being sportsmanlike and having a good time together. Everyone celebrated their love for words and the experience of the exciting tournament.


The National Scrabble Championship in London was a special event that took Scrabble to new levels. People were amazed by the players' intelligence, their skill with words, and the friendly competition. Scrabble continues to inspire many people to play and enjoy words. The championship showed how much people love the game and how it can bring them together. It will always be remembered as a meaningful and impactful event in the world of Scrabble.


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