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Sports and Activities
Sports and Activities
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What do you like to do for fun?
I like to play . . .
baseball | basketball |
football | ping pong |
hockey | volleyball |
soccer | golf |
cards | chess |
I like to go . . .
biking | bowling | camping |
fishing | hiking | ice skating |
jogging | Scuba diving | shopping |
skateboarding | skiing | snowboarding |
surfing | swimming | water skiing |
Sports, Fun, and Recreation
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Read the following passage for pronunciation
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Swimming: My Favorite Sport
Swimming has been my favorite sport since I was very young. I learned to swim when I was just seven years old. Swimming is a very popular sport. Besides, it provides people with many physical and mental benefits.
There are some reasons why swimming is so popular. First, swimming is a sport for all age groups. Also, it is a lifetime activity. People can learn to swim as young as 4 or 5 years or as old as 50 or 60. All it takes is the right instruction and a desire to get into the pool. Second, swimming is very cheap. You don’t have to spend much money on it. All you need is a swimming suit that makes you feel comfortable and goggles that keep the water out of your eyes. Even though you may have to buy a ticket for the swimming pool, you can probably still afford to go swimming anytime.
What is your favorite sport? Tell your tutor about it.
Talk with your tutor about this topic.
Use the expressions and vocabulary you learned.
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Speaking
Discuss these questions with your tutor or partner: | Tell your partner about your favorite sport |
Which of the above sports do you know? | When and where did you learn the sport? |
Which one(s) do you like best? | How often do you play it? |
Who do you usually do sports with? | Why do you like it? |
Do you like to watch professional sports on tv? | Who do you play/do the sport with? |
What is your favorite sport to watch? | Are you good at it? |
Which famous athlete (sportsman / sportswoman) would you like to meet? | Ask your partner about his/her favorite sport. |
Why do you think people do sports? |
Role Play
1. Ask your partner to join you in a sports activity.
2. Invite your partner to attend a sporting event with you.
3. Pretend you are a famous athlete. Tell about your daily life.
Learning Resources
Talking about Likes and Dislikes
Grammar: Go + V ing