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Dialogue 1

 

- What kind of sports facilities have you got at institutes in Russia, Mike?

- Well, in my institute there is a large gym. There are also courts for badminton, basketball, football and tennis.

- I think sports facilities are alike in our countries. In my school We also have courts for tennis, volleyball and indoor cricket. But in many colleges  in Britain you are provided with accommodation for other indoor sports activities like archery, fencing, judo or boxing.

- I find boxing rude. Fencing is much more romantic.

- Well, boxing is a national sport in England though it is criticized by some people. And in some countries there is women's boxing.

- Yes, a team of women's boxing has been recently formed in Russia. But I don't think it's a good sport for women. It contradicts women's nature.

_ I feel the same. And what do you think about that new craze - jet ski?

- Jet ski? What is it?

-They can be seen now on many beaches of Europe. They are a kind of water motorbikes.

- Are they available for teenagers?

-Yes you can begin jet ski at about fourteen years of age. In fact, teenagers have an advantage as they are smaller and lighter than adults and can go faster.

-Anyway, I would like to try it. I think it would be a fantastic experience!

 

  Dialogue 2

 

- Do you like playing sports?

- No, I don't. It takes a lot of time and energy. Going in for sports only means to work and to work hard.

- I wouldn't say that. It is not necessary to become a professional sportsman. You may go in for sports when you have free time. You can swim in summer and go skiing or skating in winter. Sport is very important for our health.

- Why are you so sure? As a result of sport people have broken legs and arms and other injuries. Some kinds of sport are really dangerous, for example, rock climbing or parachuting. Besides, sport makes me unhappy when I lose.

- On the contrary, sport can be fun as well I particularly enjoy playing football with my classmates after classes. There is a sports ground outside our school and we usually go in for sports in the open air. And at our PE lessons we usually play volleyball and basketball.

- I can't stand taking part in school contests. To be a good sportsman doesn't suit everyone. If everybody takes part in competitions, who will have fun? As for me, I prefer to watch sports programmes on TV. I am a viewer rather than a participant.

- Really? Which sports do you like watching?

- I enjoy watching team sports such as football and hockey. The matches are always exciting. Sometimes I go to the stadium with my friends to support my favourite teams.

- I also like to watch sports programmes on TV. But watching sports events and going in for sports are two different things. Sport helps us to stay in good shape, to keep fit and to be healthy. It makes us more organized and better disciplined in our daily activities. Besides, it is a good way to meet people and to make new friends.

- Do you' go in for sports on a regular basis? What is your favourite sport?

- My favourite sport is swimming. I have already been swimming for 5 years and I go to the swimming pool twice a week. It helps me to keep fit and to stay healthy. I hardly ever catch a cold and I never suffer from anything.

- Hello! How are you?

- Hi! I'm fine, thanks, and you?

- I'm fine too. Did you watch a basketball match yesterday?

Who was a winner?

- Of course, the American team!

- Americans are really good at basketball! They are fond of sports, aren't they?

- Of course, they are. The most popular sports in America are football, basketball and baseball.

- Everybody knows that sport makes people more organized and better disciplined. Besides, it helps us stay in good shape and keep fit. I'm sure to be healthy we should go in for sports.

- But to be healthy we should first of all eat healthy food, for example, fruit and vegetables and dairy products.

- I completely agree with you, but today a majority of people eat fast food, which is fattening.

- You are right. More than that, a lot of people smoke and drink now.

- Well, I can't but agree that people should take care of their health. I mean they should sleep seven or eight hours, eat low-fat food, have breakfast, have regular meals and go in for sports. They mustn't smoke, drink and take drugs because bad habits shorten our lives.

- I completely agree with you.

- OK. Bye!

-Bye!

 

 

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