Soccer with Friends
Marcus loves playing soccer with his friends. They play at the park every weekend. Marcus plays as a forward, and he likes scoring goals for his team. His best friend, Sam, is the goalkeeper, and Sam is very good at stopping the ball. Marcus and his friends practice passing the ball to each other and also practice shooting goals. Sometimes, their game gets intense, and they all try their best to win. Marcus feels proud when he scores a goal. After the game, they sit and talk about the match. They laugh and share snacks together. Marcus loves playing soccer because it is fun and exciting.
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