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6. Sports. Keeping Fit
Why is doing sports popular?

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Level A1-A2


Doing sports is popular for many reasons. First, it helps people stay healthy. When you exercise, your body becomes stronger, and you feel better. People who do sports regularly often have more energy and do not get sick as easily.


Second, sports are a fun way to spend time. Many people enjoy playing games like soccer, basketball, or tennis with friends. These activities are not only good for the body but also make people happy. Playing sports can be exciting and challenging, which makes it enjoyable.


Third, sports bring people together. When you are on a team, you work with others to win games. This helps build friendships and teaches teamwork. People from different backgrounds can come together through sports, making it a social activity that connects communities.


Lastly, there are many different kinds of sports, so everyone can find something they like. Some people prefer team sports, while others enjoy individual activities like running or swimming. No matter the choice, doing sports helps improve skills and gives a sense of achievement.


In summary, sports are popular because they promote health, provide fun, build social connections, and offer a wide variety of options for everyone to enjoy.


• stay healthy – оставаться здоровым – People try to eat well and exercise to stay healthy.

• get sick – заболеть – If you don’t dress warmly in winter, you can get sick.

• bring together – объединять – Sport can bring together people of different ages.

• no matter the choice – независимо от выбора – No matter the choice, reading always gives you new knowledge.

• sense of achievement – чувство достижения – Finishing a long book gives me a real sense of achievement.


Level A2-B1


Doing sports is popular for a variety of reasons, and its benefits are appealing to many people. First and foremost, sports help individuals maintain good physical health. Regular physical activity strengthens the body, improves heart function, and boosts overall fitness. It reduces the risk of chronic diseases like obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. Additionally, staying active through sports helps people manage their weight, build muscle, and increase flexibility.


Besides health benefits, sports are an enjoyable way to spend time. People often find pleasure and excitement in playing sports. Games and competitions can be thrilling, and achieving goals, like scoring in soccer or setting a personal best in running, brings satisfaction. The challenge that sports provide keeps them interesting, motivating people to improve their skills.


Social aspects also contribute to the popularity of sports. Playing on teams or in groups allows individuals to meet new people and form friendships. Sports build community spirit, bringing together families, friends, and even strangers. Collaborative sports teach important life skills such as teamwork, communication, and leadership. Moreover, there is a wide range of sports available, catering to different tastes and abilities. Some people prefer high-intensity activities like basketball or cycling, while others enjoy more relaxed sports such as swimming or walking. This variety ensures that everyone can find a sport they enjoy.


In conclusion, doing sports is popular because it promotes health, provides enjoyment, builds social bonds, and offers many choices to suit different preferences. These factors collectively make sports an integral part of many people’s lives.


• variety – разнообразие – A variety of activities can keep people motivated to exercise.

• benefit – польза – Regular workouts have many health benefits.

• appealing – привлекательный – Swimming is appealing because it is both fun and healthy.

• first and foremost – прежде всего – First and foremost, sport helps us stay healthy.

• individual – личность, индивидуальный – Every individual can choose the activity they like most.

• maintain good physical health – поддерживать хорошее физическое здоровье – Exercise helps maintain good physical health.

• strengthen ['streŋθ (ə) n] – укреплять – Yoga strengthens both the body and the mind.

• boost – повышать, усиливать – Running boosts your energy levels.

• reduce – снижать – Sport reduces stress and anxiety.

• chronic ['krɔnɪk] disease – хроническое заболевание – Exercise lowers the risk of chronic diseases.

• obesity [əʊ'bi:sɪti] – ожирение – Active children are less likely to suffer from obesity.

• diabetes [daɪə'bi:ti:z] – диабет – Sport can prevent diabetes by improving metabolism.

• heart disease – сердечное заболевание – Regular workouts decrease the risk of heart disease.

• additionally – кроме того – Additionally, sport improves sleep quality.

• manage weight – контролировать вес – Walking every day helps manage weight.

• increase flexibility – повышать гибкость – Stretching exercises increase flexibility.

• score – набирать очки / забивать гол – He scored the winning goal in the match.

• bring satisfaction – приносить удовлетворение – Achieving personal goals in sport brings satisfaction.

• contribute to – способствовать – Exercise contributes to better mental health.

• stranger – незнакомец – Sports events often bring together strangers who become friends.

• collaborative – совместный – Team sports encourage collaborative work.

• cater to – удовлетворять (потребности) – Fitness clubs cater to people of all ages.

• high-intensity – высокоинтенсивный – High-intensity training is effective for burning calories.

• ensure – обеспечивать, гарантировать – Good equipment ensures safe training.

• in conclusion – в заключение – In conclusion, sport is essential for a healthy life.

• promote – способствовать, продвигать – Governments should promote physical activity in schools.

• build social bonds – укреплять социальные связи – Playing football helps build social bonds between people.

• integral part – неотъемлемая часть – Sport is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle.

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