Use "play" with any competitive game that you can play, "go" with activities that can be done alone, and "do" with groups of related activities.
Decide between "do", "go" or "play. Sometimes the verb needs to be conjugated or put in the infinitive or gerund form.
Ø He used to __________ jogging every day when he was at University.
Ø I love __________ a good game of chess from time to time.
Ø She __________ gymnastics for over five years now.
Ø This summer we ___________ windsurfing every day on our vacation.
Ø He's quite the athlete. He __________ basketball, baseball and hockey, too.
Ø My wife __________ horse riding twice a week.
Ø Why don't we __________ a set of tennis?
Ø Some people think that __________ aerobics four times a week is the best possible way of keeping fit.
Ø His idea of the perfect summer holiday is to rent a sailboat and __________ sailing between the islands of the Tuscan archipelago.
Ø He _________ athletics for his local track club.
VIII. Interview your partner. Tell about your partner:
Ø What’s your favourite sport? Why?
Ø What’s your favourite team? Who are your favourite sportsmen? Why do you admire them?
Ø Do you think everybody should practice sports? Why?
Ø Are you a member of any sports team? Which sports do you play? If not, have you ever been?
Ø What do you think is the most popular sport in the world?
Ø What is the most dangerous sport?
Ø What is the most expensive sport?
Ø What new sports would you like to try?
Ø Which is more important in sport - winning or taking part?
Ø Do people in your country do enough sport or do they prefer to watch it on TV and play computer games?
Ø How could you encourage lazy people to do more sport?
IX. Remember the following words and word combinations:
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