Типовые выражения (обсуждайте, заучивайте и подставляйте свои данные):
| I go to the gym three times a week to keep fit. |
| Last summer, we went swimming every weekend and did yoga on the beach. |
| She has been training for the marathon since January — her workout routine is very intense. |
| They played volleyball on the beach and scored five points in the first set. |
| If you kick the ball too hard, you might miss the goal. |
| He beat his rival in the final match and became the winner. |
| We were hiking in the mountains when it started to rain, so we set up our tent quickly. |
| My brother used to play hockey as a kid, but now he prefers cycling for pleasure. |
| The spectators cheered loudly when the player hit the ball over the net. |
| I have never tried snowboarding — it looks exciting but a bit dangerous. |
| While they were playing basketball, someone threw the ball out of bounds. |
| She will go surfing next month if the weather is good. |
| In judo, you don’t hit or kick — you learn to throw your opponent safely. |
| Our team drew 2–2 last Saturday; we scored in the last minute! |
| Don’t forget your trainers and racket if you’re going to the tennis court. |
Task: Fill in the blanks with the correct verb form
- I usually __________ yoga three times a week to __________.
- Last weekend, we __________ basketball and __________ 12 points!
- She __________ her rival in the final match — it was an amazing victory!
- He __________ the ball too hard and __________ the net completely.
- They __________ swimming every morning before work.
- If you __________ the ball with your foot in basketball, you’ll get a foul!
- Our team __________ the last game 0–0. It was a boring __________.
- When I was a kid, I always __________ the ball during PE — I was terrible at sports!
- Right now, he __________ for a marathon. His daily __________ includes running and strength exercises.
- Don’t __________ the ball at the goalkeeper — just pass it to your teammate!
Task: Rewrite the sentences using the correct tense and sports vocabulary
Change the sentences to make them true for you or a friend. Use at least one sports verb from the list in each sentence.
Example:
Original: I / exercise / every day.
→ I do yoga every day to stay healthy.
- I / go to the gym / twice a week.
→ _________________________________________________________ - Last summer / my friend / try / surfing.
→ _________________________________________________________ - Right now / we / play / volleyball / at school.
→ _________________________________________________________ - I / never / win / a sports competition.
→ _________________________________________________________ - When I was younger / I / hate / team sports.
→ _________________________________________________________
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Типовые вопросы:
| What sports do you usually do to keep fit? |
| Have you ever played a team sport like football or basketball? |
| Did you win or lose your last match? |
| How often do you go to the gym or swimming pool? |
| Who do you support when you watch football — a local team or a national one? |
| Can you catch a ball with one hand? |
| What’s the most exciting sport you’ve ever watched live? |
| Would you like to try rock climbing or skiing? |
| Why do some people prefer jogging for pleasure instead of running competitively? |
| Where do you usually go hiking or camping? |
| Have you ever missed an easy goal or point during a game? |
| Is boxing too dangerous for amateurs, in your opinion? |
| What equipment do you need for badminton or table tennis? |
| Do you think extreme sports like snowboarding should be taught in schools? |
| How do spectators react when a player scores a last-minute goal? |
Task: Match the questions to the correct short answers
Questions:
- What sports do you usually do to keep fit?
- Have you ever played a team sport like football or basketball?
- Did you win or lose your last match?
- How often do you go to the gym or swimming pool?
- Who do you support when you watch football?
- Can you catch a ball with one hand?
- What’s the most exciting sport you’ve ever watched live?
- Would you like to try rock climbing or skiing?
Answers:
a) I support Manchester United — I’ve been a fan since I was 8!
b) I lost, unfortunately. We were so close to winning!
c) I go to the gym three times a week, but I rarely swim.
d) Yes, I played basketball in school for two years.
e) I’d love to try skiing — it looks amazing in the mountains!
f) I usually go jogging and do yoga at home.
g) Ice hockey! The speed and energy were incredible.
h) Only if it’s not moving too fast!
Task: Make your own questions using the prompts
Инструкция: Rewrite each prompt as a full, grammatically correct question. Use the correct tense and question word.
Example:
Prompt: (you / ever / try / snowboarding)
→ Have you ever tried snowboarding?
- (how often / your brother / go / gym)
→ _________________________________________________________ - (what / equipment / need / badminton)
→ _________________________________________________________ - (you / watch / football match / last weekend)
→ _________________________________________________________ - (why / some people / prefer / jogging / running)
→ _________________________________________________________ - (who / usually / support / when / watch / hockey)
→ _________________________________________________________ - (your team / win / last game)
→ _________________________________________________________ - (where / people / go / rock climbing / in your city)
→ _________________________________________________________ - (you / ever / miss / easy goal / during / game)
→ _________________________________________________________
Расскажите какими видами спорта или физическими активностями вы занимались, занимаетесь, хотели бы заняться и почему:
Вопросы для обсуждения:
— Should schools focus more on team sports or individual activities like yoga and athletics?
— Is it better to exercise for health or for competition? Why?
— Which is more enjoyable: watching sports as a spectator or playing them yourself?
— How can cities make sports more accessible to everyone (e.g., building more courts, pools, tracks)?
— Are extreme sports worth the risk, or should people stick to safer activities?
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More Than Just a Game: Why Sports Matter
Sports are more than just physical activity — they’re a way of life for millions. Some people go to the gym to keep fit, while others train seriously to win competitions. Whether it’s playing football on a local pitch, doing yoga at sunrise, or going swimming after work, there’s a sport for every interest and lifestyle.
Team sports like basketball, volleyball, and hockey teach cooperation and strategy. You learn to pass, catch, and support your teammates — and sometimes, despite your best effort, you still lose. But even in defeat, there’s growth.
On the other hand, individual activities like jogging, cycling, or rock climbing offer peace, focus, and personal challenge. Many choose hiking or camping not just for exercise, but to escape the noise of daily life.
Of course, not all sports are safe. Boxing and skiing can be dangerous, but for many, that’s part of the thrill. And whether you’re a player or a spectator, the moment someone scores a goal or beats a rival is always exciting.
As one coach says: “It’s not about being the best — it’s about giving your best.”