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- When were the first Olympic games?
- Why did they take place?
- When are the first Olympic games you remember?
- When and where were they?
- Did your country win any medals?
- When and where were the best games?
- How many Olympic sports can you name?
- Which sports are your favorite?
- How many medals did your country win in the last Olympics?
- Which sport is your country good at?
- Where are the next games?
- How is a country chosen to hold the games?
- Is holding the games a financial incentive?
- Is it good for the country that holds the events?
- Which Olympic sports do you like to watch on TV?
- Does your country do better at the summer or the winter Olympics?
- Do you think that the Olympics are important, or have there been too many negative things (use of performance-enhancing drugs, corrupt judges) in recent history?
- Should professional athletes be allowed in the Olympics?
- Do you think it's fair that an athlete who lives in one country and competes in another country can come back to his/her home country to be part of the Olympic team?
- Do countries spend too much time on the Olympics?
- If we held the Olympics tomorrow in this class, in which sport would you win the gold?
- If you had to change one Olympic sport, which sport would you take away and which sport would you add?
- What is the most difficult Olympic sport?
If you want to stay healthy, energetic and slim, you should play sports regularly.
If you ask me, we spend too much time indoors (especially in winter), we sit at our desks at the office or school all day long. That's why I really like outdoor sports, like skiing. I go skiing when I can find the time and money. After a week on the slopes I feel refreshed and very fit. However, skiing has some disadvantages; you have to buy or rent the equipment, which is very expensive. You need skis, boots, bindings, poles, a good jacket and trousers, a helmet, gloves, goggles.
If you can't afford skiing, you can start running or jogging. It is a great individual sport. You don't need a partner, you don't have to travel or buy costly equipment. Just step out of your house and start running. Of course, you should invest in running shoes and use common sense. I mean, start with a short distance, then add kilometres step by step. And, of course, avoid dark and deserted streets and don not run in the park after sunset.
I'm also fond of cycling. If you cycle to work or school you can keep fit and protect the environment at the same time. You can also go on bike trips and ride your bike in beautiful places, like riding on the wonderful Lake Balaton cycle trail.
I also enjoy playing team sports like hockey, football, basketball, volleyball, tennis, water polo, ultimate, lacrosse, American Football, rowing, cricket, handball
because I can play with my friends and team sports also teach cooperation. Being a good team player is important when you want to work as part of a group.
There are sports that are more popular with men, like football, boxing, weightlifting, wrestling or car racing. But generally, girls and boys can do the same sports. Car racing is considered dangerous, but not as dangerous as extreme sports such as paragliding, skydiving, rock climbing or rafting.
The ideal type of exercise depends on you age, too. Young people prefer more dynamic sports, like basketball or running, whilst older generations are keen on hiking, walking or gardening.
