Lesson D  Reading and writing

Sports
Around
the World
Soccer is very popular in Brazil. It’s a great sport for people of all ages.
You don’t need much—just a ball and a place to play. You can play on a
team, or you can just play with your friends. Soccer is popular in every
country around the world. It’s really an international sport.
In Canada, people love ice hockey. It’s very cold in winter, but people
don’t like to stay indoors. Children play ice hockey at school. People
watch their games and drink hot chocolate! Of course, people also
watch famous hockey teams on TV.
One of the most popular sports in the United States is baseball. Some
people think it’s very slow, but it’s a really interesting game. It’s fun to
sit outdoors with your friends at a baseball game. People eat hot dogs
and cheer for their team.
A lot of people in China play volleyball. There are teams at schools and
offices. You can play volleyball indoors or outdoors. It’s a good sport
because you don’t need expensive equipment. The only things you need
are a ball and a net.

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