Sport

Part 1

Keep fit / spas / games / equipment / abroad

https://youtu.be/puWQOESRyV4
https://youtu.be/UFJADRza_Ow

Watch the videos about British habits about how they keep fit.

Concentrate on the followings:

- Did you find anything utterly interesting?
- Should we eat more fruit and vegetables or diary products?
- How often do you visit your GP?

What do you do to keep fit and why is it important?

I don’t pursue any sports regularly, but I sometimes go to play tennis with my friend and in
winter we go to the swimming pool. My friend is more sporty and occasionally she manages
to convince me to accompany her to aerobics. In my summer holidays I like hiking and
cycling. It is important because it keeps you healthy both mentally and physically. I have read
that keeping fit protects you from several diseases. These activities help me relax and collect
my thoughts. Moreover, it’s easier for me to fall asleep after physical exercise. When you are
expected to do a lot of brain work, doing some physical activity is extremely important.

What is a gym like?

In a well-equipped gym there are step machines,
cross trainers, exercise bikes, twisters, treadmills,
rowing machines, benches with barbells and weighs,
multigyms, and so on. A personal trainer helps you
to use this equipment.

Is it better to jog with a friend or alone?

I personally prefer jogging alone at my own pace, but there are others who say that it’s boring.
They like jogging with their friends. Some people even claim that jogging alone is dangerous,
especially when it’s dark, because you might meet a mugger.
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Watch the video about the most famous Hungarian spa.
- Do you have experience with spas?
- Would you visit spas this summer?
- What are the advantages of a spa?

Have you ever taken a wellness weekend?

Yes, last autumn. It was organized by a travel agency and the accommodation was in a four-
star hotel. Specialists, like doctors, physiotherapists and dieticians, told us what and how
much to eat, how to prepare these healthy dishes, and showed us what exercises to do to keep
fit. I would recommend this type of weekend programme for everyone, as we all need to take
care of our bodies in this stressful world. Although they can be a bit expensive, they are worth
their price.

What is your opinion about

Hungarian spas?
There are some well-known
spas in Hungary, for example,
Hévíz and Hajdúszoboszló,
and many people, including
foreigners, go there. I haven’t
been to any of them because
these are mainly for people
with locomotor disorders. In
most cases, Hungarians visit
spas if their doctors advise
them to and the cost is totally
or partly financed by their Health Insurance. If they go there with other reasons, the entry
ticket is usually expensive.

What kind of strokes can you do?

I started swimming when I was five, so I’m familiar with all the strokes, that is, breaststroke,
backstroke, butterfly and the crawl.

What ballgames can you play?

Although I’m not so good at ball games, sometimes I play
basketball and volleyball. I would like to try handball once, too.
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What extreme sports do you know of?

Some time ago, I saw a programme on extreme sports and they showed and talked about
gliding, white-water rafting, snowboarding and bungee jumping.

Task 2 – Talk about extreme sports in 3-5 minutes – Presentation

white-water rafting or kayaking

freeflying or extreme wingsuit flying

 scuba diving
wakeboard

Collect five extreme sports to talk about.

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How can doing sports develop one’s personality?

Sports contribute to your self-discipline and mental development, teach you endurance and
team spirit which helps you cooperate outside the world of sport, and you also learn to be
more patient and considerate.

Do you like watching other people doing sports?

Yes, because not only do I enjoy the
excitement and atmosphere of
matches and games but I’m also a
little envious of sportsmen who have
the endurance to strive to achieve
good results. While watching them, I
always come to the decision that I
will start to do some sport regularly,
but I always give up after a few
weeks if I start at all.

Do you have an idol in sports?

Yes, but it changes as I shift from one sport to another. When I went to the tennis courts
regularly, I collected pictures and articles about top tennis players and read their advice about
how to achieve better results. Then, when I got enthusiastic about winter sports, I started
collecting all kinds of stuff about skiers, ski jumpers, skaters and even some ice-hockey
teams.

What kinds of winter sports can be pursued in Hungary?

As there aren’t high mountains in Hungary, skating, ice-hockey, and cross-country skiing are
pursued in the country in winter.

What equipment do you need for skiing?

You need a pair of skis, a pair of poles, goggles and ski boots.

What is the best region in Hungary for hiking?

In Hungary there are many places where people go hiking. The most popular regions are
probably the hills around the capital and the mountains in the north east.

Guess the top 10 most watched sports around the world.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PED70rrXIeo
Watch this video about the most watched sports around the world.

What kinds of sports are the Americans

fond of?
They like both playing and watching baseball,
basketball, ice-hockey, and American
football. They also enjoy streetball and beach
volleyball.

What sports are popular in Great Britain?

The British are fond of football, cricket, golf, and horse-racing.