Read about sports and hobbies
key notes :
Introduction to Sports and Hobbies:
- Define what sports and hobbies are.
- Discuss the difference between physical activities (sports) and leisure activities (hobbies).
Examples of Sports:
- Provide examples of different sports (e.g., soccer, basketball, swimming).
- Mention team sports versus individual sports.
Examples of Hobbies:
- List various hobbies (e.g., reading, painting, gardening).
- Explain how hobbies can be creative or recreational.
Benefits of Sports and Hobbies:
- Discuss the physical benefits of sports (e.g., exercise, coordination).
- Highlight the mental benefits of hobbies (e.g., relaxation, creativity).
Popular Sports and Hobbies:
- Talk about sports and hobbies that are popular in your region or globally.
- Encourage students to share their favorite sports and hobbies.
Safety and Enjoyment:
- Emphasize the importance of safety rules in sports (e.g., wearing helmets, warming up).
- Discuss how to safely enjoy hobbies at home or in groups.
Cultural and Social Aspects:
- Mention how sports and hobbies can reflect cultural traditions.
- Discuss how participating in sports and hobbies can help build friendships.
Integration with Learning:
- Explore how sports and hobbies relate to other subjects (e.g., math in sports statistics, art in hobby projects).
Conclusion:
- Summarize the importance of sports and hobbies in maintaining a healthy and balanced lifestyle.
- Encourage students to continue exploring different activities that interest them.
Learn with an example
đ„Read the text about
bird-watching.
Birds are all around us. They chatter outside our windows, fly through the skies and nest in the trees. But how many people ever take a close look at these familiar feathered friends? Actually, millions of people observe wild birds as a hobby. Bird-watching, also known as birding, is a popular pastime that anyone can enjoy.
If you want to be a bird-watcher, first try using your ears. Birds are often easier to find by listening than by looking. A chiffchaff, for example, announces itself with a cheerful chiff–chaff chiff–chaff. The scratchy scream of a barn owl could give a clue to where it’s hidden in the woods. And a wren’s bright, bubbly song sets it apart from the yellowhammer. You might hear that bird singing little–bit–of–bread–and–no–cheese instead.
After locating a bird by sound, you may want to take a closer look. A pair of binoculars is a great birding tool to help zoom in on a bird. Another useful tool is a field guide that describes all the birds in your area. The pictures and information can help you know what birds you’re seeing. Some bird-watchers also carry notebooks to record the different birds they find. They might even keep ‘life lists’ of all the birds they’ve ever seen. There are about eighteen thousand kinds of birds in the world. That is certainly enough to keep any birder busy for a lifetime.
Based on the text, which two statements about bird-watching are true?
- Bird-watching is also sometimes called birding.
- Bird-watching requires unusually good eyesight.
- Bird-watching is only for people who have back gardens.
- Bird-watching often requires listening.
These are two true statements about bird-watching based on the text:
(â)Bird-watching is also sometimes called birding.The first paragraph states that birding is another name for bird-watching.
(â)Bird-watching often requires listening.The second paragraph states that birds are often easier to find by listening than by looking.
These things are not stated in the text:
(â)Bird-watching requires unusually good eyesight.
(â)Bird-watching is only for people who have back gardens.
Read the text about fairy
gardens.
Imagine taking a walk in the woods. Almost hidden at the base of a tree, a tiny door catches your eye. Crouching down to look closer, you see a whole tiny garden. It’s a fairy garden! Fairy gardens are miniature gardens that look like homes for little magical creatures. They can be planted anywhereâat the base of a tree, in a small corner of a back garden or in a container. They can be enjoyed inside or outside, anywhere with a small space in need of a little magic.
People who plant fairy gardens choose small-leaved plants like elfin thyme or fairy fern. A twenty-three-centimetre-tall type of fig tree called ‘tiny limey’ could be a towering tree in a fairy garden! A patch of green moss the size of a playing card could be a vast lawn. But it’s not enough to choose all tiny plants for a fairy garden; it’s also important that they all require the same amounts of water and sunlight.
After planting, it’s time to add some little fairy touches, like tiny figures or objects. Some fairy gardens are based on fairy tales. These might have little figures of fairies, animals or well-known story characters. Fairy gardens may also have little houses, benches or pebble pathways. Fancy ones might even have waterfalls or ponds. But some fairy gardens offer just a few hints of magical activity, like a tiny shovel or a small doorway. That way, people who stumble upon them are left to imagine what wee beings might live nearby.
Based on the text, which two things do most fairy gardens have?
- tiny figures or objects
- pages from storybooks
- plants with small leaves
- lots of bright sunlight
These are two things the text says that most fairy gardens have:
âtiny figures or objects The third paragraph states that after the plants are put in a fairy garden, it’s time to add things like little fairy figures or benches.
âplants with small leaves The second paragraph states that fairy gardens should be planted with small-leaved plants like elfin thyme and fairy fern.
The text does not say that most fairy gardens have these:
âpages from storybooks
âlots of bright sunlight
Read the text about
swimming.
HONK! The starter horn sounds, and swimmers dive into the pool. Splash! They surface and begin swimming as fast as they can. Kick, kick, stroke, stroke, breathe. Each swimmer finds a rhythm, racing to reach the wall at the end of the final length. At many events, swimmers must all use the same stroke to move through the water. Swimmers may be asked to do the breaststroke, butterfly or backstroke. There are also freestyle events, in which swimmers choose their preferred stroke.
In most strokes, swimmers face downwards. Breaststroke swimmers move their arms in a sweeping motion underwater. At the same time, they do a frog kick: they open and close their legs while bending and unbending their knees. Butterfly swimmers move their arms almost like flengthping wings, making big over-the-head circles with both arms at once. They use a dolphin kick, keeping their legs together and kicking them as one.
The backstroke is the only stroke that is done facing up. Backstroke swimmers use alternating over-the-head arm movements, switching between the left and right sides. They move their legs up and down in a flutter kick. Their legs, like their arms, move separately.
Swimmers may use any of these strokes in a freestyle event. They can also use the front crawl. This stroke is like the backstroke, but it is done facing down. This lets the arms push more strongly through the water. Most freestyle racers prefer the powerful front crawl, but a few do not. As the saying goesâdifferent strokes for different folks!
What kind of swimming is discussed in the passage?
- distance swimming in natural, open water
- swimming on underwater dance teams
- swimming for fun at a public pool
- race swimming at swim events
Look at the text in bold below. It tells you what kind of swimming is discussed in the passage.
HONK! The starter horn sounds, and swimmers dive into the pool. Splash! They surface and begin swimming as fast as they can. Kick, kick, stroke, stroke, breathe. Each swimmer finds a rhythm, racing to reach the wall at the end of the final length. At many events, swimmers must all use the same stroke to move through the water.
let’s practice!
Read the text about kite
flying.
When the breeze blows just right, that’s the time to fly a kite! Kites are sheets of fabric or paper designed to catch the wind. There are many different kinds of kites, so there’s one out there for everyone to enjoy.
Most kites have one string and are simple to fly. People enjoy watching these kites float calmly in the sky. The most familiar single-line kites are diamond-shaped. Their fabric is attached to a simple frame of two crossed sticks. Single-line kites may also be shaped like boxes or triangles. These shapes come from more complex frames. Other single-line kites, called parafoils, are frameless. Parafoils take shape when the wind fills them with air.
Single-line kites are fun and easy to fly, but some people want something more active. Stunt kites usually have two strings, one for each hand. By pulling on the strings, stunt kite fliers make their kites dance, dive and spin. There are even contests where individuals and teams perform tricks to music. Performers must be true athletes to control their kites.
For many people, the beauty of kites is not just in how they fly. Kites themselves have long been treated as works of art. Many traditional Chinese kites are designed to look like dragons with long, snake-like bodies. Others are painted with colourful flowers and animals. Similarly, in New Zealand, the Maori people are known for their bird-shaped kites adorned with shells and feathers. With these beautiful additions, kites can be admired whether they are in the sky or on the ground!