Sports
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Sports

Sport is probably as old as the humanity itself. It has been developing with the developing and growth of the mankind.  All over the world people of different ages are very fond of  sports and games. Sport not only helps people to become strong  and to develop physically but also makes them more organized  and better disciplined in their daily activities. It makes for a  healthy mind in a healthy body. Sports help people to keep in good health.

We all need to exercise. Even if you don't plan to make a  career in sport you still have to practice. Regular exercises gives you more energy. That is why many people who suffer  from general tiredness should take more exercise than more  rest. Exercise makes you feel and look better.

The best exercise is one which involves in repeated movements, those are: walking, jogging or swimming. Bending and stretching will add flexibility and feeling of lightness.

Among the sports popular in our country are football,  basketball, swimming, volleyball, ice hockey, tennis, gymnastics,  figure skating. A person can choose sports and games for  any season, for any taste.

My favourite sport is cycling. Sports help people in lots of ways. The greatest benefit of sports is that they help us keep in shape. Also, when we play team sports we learn how to work together to achieve a common goal. Sports teach us to deal with both success and failure and how to balance competitiveness with fun. Finally, sports bring people together and help us to relax.

 Questions:

1. Why is sport so important in our life?

2. Do all the people need exercise?

3. What should people who suffer from general tiredness do?

4. How does exercise change you?

5. What kind of exercise is the best?

6. What sports are popular in our country?

7. What is your favourite sport? Do you like doing or watching it?

 Vocabulary:

humanity — человечество

activity — деятельность

to make for — способствовать

health — здоровье

to exercise — упражняться

tiredness — усталость

flexibility — гибкость