Sport in My Life
Sport has always been the essential part of a healthy mankind life. To my mind it helps us to keep our body strong, active and fit. And it also makes our personality disciplined, organized and optimistic. Fortunately sport is getting more popular in our country. Most people go to the gym several times a week, they are keen on jogging, playing football, hockey, volleyball, basketball or tennis. Quite a lot of people go regularly to swimming-pools, ski-centers and skating-rinks.
It’s funny but there are some people who spend most of the time in front of TV watching football channels or figure-skating championships, for example. And they proudly call themselves devoted sportsmen. I think they are just passive amateurs and fans of some sports teams. And it goes without saying that watching sports events and doing sports are not the same things at all.
As for me, I’ve been fond of sports activities since my childhood. To tell the truth I prefer team games because I like feeling support of my partners in such games. Volleyball is my favorite. You have to be fast and give unexpected balls to your competitors on the other side of the net. At school I was the captain of our volleyball team and we took part in our city matches. I enjoyed the atmosphere of competitions and the sweet taste of our victories. Sometimes we lost, of course, but we tried to accept our defeat with dignity. And now when summer comes we often play beach volleyball.
I really can’t imagine my way of life without sport. I like regular training. It keeps my body healthy and young.
Translation
Sport has always been an integral part of a healthy lifestyle for mankind. In my opinion, it helps us keep our body strong, active and fit. It also makes our personality disciplined, organized and optimistic. Fortunately, sports are becoming increasingly popular in our country. Most people go to the gym several times a week, they enjoy running, playing football, hockey, volleyball, basketball or tennis. Quite a lot of people regularly go to swimming pools, ski resorts and skating rinks.
It's funny, but there are people who spend most of their time in front of the TV, watching football channels or figure skating championships, for example. And they proudly call themselves keen athletes. I think they are just passive amateurs and fans of sports teams. And, of course, watching sporting events and playing sports are not the same thing.
As for me, I have been interested in sports since childhood. To be honest, I prefer team games because I like to feel the support of my partners in such games. Volleyball is my favorite game. You need to be quick and serve unexpected balls to your opponents on the other side of the net. At school I was the captain of our volleyball team, and we participated in city matches. I loved the atmosphere of competition and the sweet taste of our victories. Sometimes we lost, of course, but we tried to accept defeat with dignity. And now, when summer comes, we often play beach volleyball.
Millions of people are fond of sports and games. They help us to stay healthy and active during our life. Scientists admit that everyone should at least do some morning exercises or have a long walk for about three kilometers a day to keep his shape. Moreover sport teaches people discipline and better organization during the day. In each part of the world one can find various kinds of sport.
Each country has its own traditions about sport.
For example Russians are known to be great gymnasts, swimmers, figure skaters and hockey players. During the Olympic Games our sportsmen always show high class and win many gold medals. Winter skiing and snowboarding have also become very popular in Russia for the winter is long and snowy and our people have much time for practice. At every school there are at least three PE lessons a week, some of them are held outdoors despite of the weather. There are also many sporting societies and clubs.
Russians are also well-known for the soccer team though it is not our national kind of sport. Soccer has British origins and their people love to play it. Besides soccer they are fond of cricket, golf, polo and horse-racing. To tell the truth there are some fancy types of racing in Great Britain, for example dog-racing, donkey-racing and even cheese-racing. A large number of British like to play and watch tennis. Every tennis fan knows the famous
Wimbledon Championship that calls together the best tennis players in the world.
As to me, I’m fond of karate. This is a Japanese kind of sport but now it is quite popular in Russia too. We have a karateclub in our school and I go there three times a week. I have been practicing for two years and have achieved a yellow belt. There are many styles in karate, for example “chito-ru”, “shotokan” or “gosoku-ru”. Our master teaches us that the most important thing is to defend yourself, not to attack others. Karate helps me to be strong and self-confident. My dream is to become a master and take part in the international championships.
Translation
Millions of people love sports competitions and games. They help us stay healthy and active throughout our lives. Scientists say that everyone should at least do exercises or walk three kilometers a day to stay in shape. Moreover, sports teach people discipline and better organization throughout the day. Various sports can be found in every part of the world. Each country has its own traditions associated with sports. For example, Russians are known for being excellent gymnasts, swimmers, figure skaters and hockey players. At the Olympic Games, our athletes show high class and win many gold medals. Skiing and snowboarding have also become popular in Russia since our winters are long and snowy and people have a lot of time to practice.Each school conducts physical education at least 3 times a week, many lessons are held outside, regardless of the weather. There are also sports communities and clubs. Russians are also famous for their football team, although this is not our national sport. Football is of British origin and the British love to play it. In addition to football, they love cricket, golf, polo and horse racing. In truth, there are more unusual types of racing in the UK, such as greyhound racing, donkey racing and even cheese racing. Many British people love to play and watch tennis. Every tennis fan knows the famous Wimbledon, which brings together the best players in the world.
As for me, I love karate. This is a Japanese sport, but now it is also quite popular in Russia. We have our own karate club at school and I go there three times a week. I have been practicing karate for 2 years and received a yellow belt. There are many styles of karate, such as Chito-ru, Shotokan, Gosoku-ru. Our master teaches us the most important thing is to protect ourselves without attacking others. Karate helps me to be strong and confident. My dream is to become a master and take part in international competitions.
Level B. My world.
Sports in my life
Sport is very important in our life. When people go in for sport, they become healthy and feel good. And I think that everyone needs sport.For me sport is very important too. Sometimes, after sitting the whole day at the desk at school, I feel that I want to do some activities: to dance, to play basketball, or just to run. That’s why I am always happy when we have PT classes in the swimming pool.
I like swimming very much, and swimming is my hobby. I have been swimming since I was four years old. At first I swam in the lake in our village, but then, when we moved to the city, I started going to the swimming pool. Now I can swim very well. I like to dive and to swim under the water. I try to go to the swimming pool every week because swimming improves my health. And if you have back pains, swimming can help you with it too.
My another hobby is skiing, and it is very interesting for me. I often go skiing in winter. My family and I go skiing to the forest taking some sandwiches and a thermos. After long skiing we make a fire to keep warm, and I feel very happy.
But you can ski not only in the forest or at the stadium. If you like speed and extreme, the mountain skiing is just for you! I love speed, but especially I love mountains. For me, it is so wonderful to see snow-capped mountains, and it is so good to ski and watch this beauty. And when you are in the mountains, you can breathe easily because the mountains air is very fresh and pleasant.
I have told you about sport, which I like. But that is not all. This is just the most important for me. But I also like to play different sports games, especially with my friends.
For many people the world “sport” is associated with heavy training and loads, but it is not true. Yes, to do sports exercises is not easy, but if you really love this kind of sport, then these exercises will be easier for you. And it is very important to have a good company too. Now you can see that sport makes you healthy and units people.
Sport is very important for us in life. When people exercise, they become healthy and feel good. And I think everyone needs sports.
Sports are very important for me too. Sometimes, after spending a long time at a desk at school, I feel like I really want to do something active: dance, play basketball, or just go for a run. That's why I'm always happy when physical education classes take place in the pool.
I really love swimming and this is my hobby. I've been swimming since I was four years old. At first I swam in the lake in our village, but then, when we moved to the city, I began to visit the pool. Now I can swim very well. I love diving and swimming underwater. I try to go to the pool every week because swimming improves my health. And if you have back problems, then swimming can help with that too.
My other hobby is skiing, and it is very interesting for me. I often ski in winter. My family and I go skiing in the forest and take sandwiches and a thermos with us. After a long drive, we light a fire to warm up, and I feel happy.
But you can ski not only in the forest and at the stadium. And if you love speed and extreme sports, then alpine skiing is for you! I love speed, but I especially love mountains. I think it's so wonderful to see snow-capped mountains, and it's so good to ski while watching this beauty. And when you are in the mountains, you can breathe very easily, because the mountain air is very fresh and pleasant.
So I talked about the sport that I love. But that's not all. This is just the most important thing for me. But I also like to play different sports games, especially with friends.
For many people, the word “sport” is associated with hard training and stress. But that's not true. Yes, doing sports exercises is not easy, but if you really like this sport, then these exercises will seem much easier. And it is very important to have a good team too. And finally, you can see that sport makes us healthy and unites us with other people.
Sports are the most easy and convenient ways for the very good physical and mental exercise. It is very useful for growth and development of the individual as well as the country. We can never unseen the benefits and importance of playing the sports on a regular basis. Sports provide a person the feeling of well being and encourage living a healthy life. It keeps us always fit and healthy as well as away from problems of drug addiction, crime and disorders. Sports are organized at national and international level by the government of the country for motivating the students to take part and get popularity through sports. Any of the sports is very simple however need full devotion and hard work to get practiced on a daily basis. Nowadays, sports has become the most efficient way to establish a better career for whole life as it provides equal and good job opportunities to all. It is the medium which enhances the economy of the host country organizing the sports activities. It makes a country to feel proud if its citizens win the match. It brings encouragement and develops the feeling of patriotism. It is the way to reduce international level tension among many countries. It helps in improving the physical and mental strength of the person as well as the economic and social strength of the country.
Translation:
Sport is the simplest and most convenient way for a very good physical and mental workout. Sports are very beneficial for the growth and development of an individual as well as a country. We cannot stress enough the benefits and importance of exercising on a regular basis. Sport provides a person with a sense of well-being and teaches a healthy lifestyle. Sport helps to stay healthy and in good shape, and also protects against problems of drug addiction, crime and delinquency. Sports events organized at national and international levels by the government of the country motivate students to take active part and become popular through sports. Any of the sports is very simple, however, it requires complete dedication and hard work to practice regularly. Nowadays, sports has become a great opportunity to create a better career for life as it provides equal and good employment opportunities. It is an environment that strengthens the economy of the host country of sporting events. This instills pride in the country whose citizens won the match, which develops a sense of patriotism. This helps reduce tensions internationally among many countries. Moreover, sports help improve a person's physical and mental strength as well as the economic and social strength of a country.
The topic “Sports” appears in the school curriculum every year.
The only difference is in the volume of vocabulary studied and the complexity of grammatical structures. Therefore, we will consider several text options on the topic “Sports”, which are suitable for different ages.
- Text about sports in English for the little ones
This topic occurs already in the second grade, and in this case the vocabulary learned during the study of previous topics is used. The text itself should not exceed 3-5 small simple sentences. For example:
I like sport. I go in for football with my friends. We run, play and shout there. I go in for football with my father. I like it. I want to be a football player when I grow up.- I like sport. I play football with my friends. We run, play and scream. I go to football with my dad. I like it. I want to become a footballer when I grow up.
- Approximate outline of a text about sports for high school
Naturally, the further you go, the more complex the constructions and lexical material used. In particular, for secondary school students the recommended amount of work is about 15 sentences, including introductory phrases and constructions in the conclusion. A sample plan would look like this:
Introduction (2 sentences)
My attitude towards sports in general (3-4 sentences)
Description of the sport that I do or would like to do (3-4 sentences)
A story about a talented athlete whom I admire (3-4 sentences)
Conclusion (2 sentences)
- Story on the topic “My Favorite Kind of Sport”
Below is an example of a text about sports that may be useful to secondary school students when preparing for an oral survey or when writing a text on the topic of sports. Let's start, perhaps, with the first two points of the above plan.
Today I"d like to tell you about my favorite kind of sport and about my attitude to sports in general. They say, a sound mind in a sound body. I agree with this statement and I think it"s absolutely true. You can never be a happy person if your health is poor. Sport is the thing that helps you not only to be strong, but also to remain healthy and happy. It also helps you to feel better and fills your life with positive emotions. – Today I would like to tell you about my favorite sport, about the athlete I admire, and about my attitude towards sports in general. There is a proverb: “A healthy mind in a healthy body.” I agree with her and think that this is absolutely true. You can never be a happy person if you are sick or have health problems. Sport is something that helps you not only be strong, but also healthy and happy. Sport also improves your well-being and fills your life with positive emotions.
In six sentences we revealed the first two points of the plan. The following is a description of the speaker’s favorite sport and favorite athlete:
As for me, my favorite kind of sport is bodybuilding. It makes your body strong and healthy. It also makes your heart stronger. So I think it "s the best kind of sport for a man. As for my favorite bodybuilder, I would say it"s Oksana Grishina. She is a talented athlete who, having been a champion in gymnastics, made a decision to change her career in sports and become a bodybuilder. I admire her, she has the nerves of steel and an iron will, and she always wins. – My favorite sport is bodybuilding. It makes a person's body strong and healthy. Bodybuilding also trains the heart. Therefore, I believe that this is the best sport for a man. Speaking about my favorite athlete, I would say Oksana Grishina. She is a talented athlete who, being a gymnastics champion. She changed everything and became a bodybuilder. I admire her, she really has an iron will and she always wins.
In conclusion, we can again say a few words about sports in general:
As I said, I like sports. I think that any person should go in for sport and enjoy it.– As I already said, I love sports. I think everyone should play sports, enjoy it and have fun.