- •Министерство спорта, туризма и молодежной политики российской федерации
- •Оглавление
- •Тема 2. Where and how people live Text 1. Houses in Britain
- •Text 2. American houses
- •Text 3. How american and british families live
- •Тема 3. Hobbies and leisure activities Text 1. Leisure time as social phenomenon
- •Text 2. Traditional hoobbies
- •Text 3. Sport and fitness
- •Text 4. Leisure activities
- •Тема 4. Meals Text 1. Meals
- •Раздел 2.Социально-культурная сфера общения
- •Тема 1. Language as a means of cross-cultural communication Text 1. English as a world language
- •Text 2. Why the english language is so popular?
- •Text 3. Basic characteristics
- •Тема 2. The world of the language we learn text 1. The british isles
- •The united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland
- •A time to celebrate
- •Royal traditions? they are numerous in britain, some are ancient, others are modern.
- •Text 2. The united state of america
- •Hello, america
- •A young country
- •Washington the nation’s capital and it’s places of interest
- •New york
- •The growth of the city
- •American symbols Statue of Liberty – America’s symbol of Freedom
- •The American flag
- •About some american holidays
- •Text 3. English speaking countries
- •Тема 3. Sport action world Text 1. From the first ancient games to the first modern olympics
- •Text 2. Olympic movement, symbols and ceremonies The Olympic Movement
- •The Olympic Symbols
- •The Olympic Ceremonies
- •Text 3. Some points on olympic winter games history
- •Prelude
- •Text 4. Future olympics - 2014
- •Text 5. Sports for Persons with a Disability
- •Раздел 3.Учебно-познавательная сфера
- •Why choose this course?
- •What will you study?
- •Departments and Degrees Overview
- •Getting to Know ucla
- •Тема 2. Institutions of higher education in russia text 1. Higher education system in russia
- •Text 2. Kuban state university of physical education, sport and tourism About university
- •Mission
- •Education
- •Teaching staff
- •Staff and Members
- •Sport facilities and accommodation
- •Science and scientific priorities
- •Employment opportunities
- •The Centre of language training (clt)
- •University Olympic Glory
- •Text 3. These names glister in gold
- •First Olympic Champion
- •The Best Pusher In The World
- •Talented Sportswoman
- •Раздел 4. Профессиональная сфера
- •Тема 1. Chosen area of professional activity Text 1. Careers in sports
- •Sport in my Life
- •2. Types of competitions
- •3. People in
- •4. Sports Achievements
- •5. Going in for Sports
- •Text 2. Why study sport science?
- •Text 3. Healthy body, healthy mind
- •Тема 2. Business communication
- •Voluntary Activity
- •In the Modern Olympic Games The Concept Of The Volunteer
- •Sports And The Olympic Volunteers
- •The present-day Olympic volunteer: the volunteer boom
- •Training
Text 3. Sport and fitness
The British are very fond of sport, but many people prefer to watch rather than take part. Many go to watch football, cricket, etc. at the ground, but many more sit at home and watch sport on television.
Most people today take relatively little general exercise. Over the last 30 or 40 years lifestyles have changed considerably and many people now travel even the shortest distances by car or bus. Lack of exercise combined with eating too many fatty and sugary foods has meant that many people are becoming too fat. Experts are particularly concerned that children spend a lot of their free time watching television or playing computer games instead of being physically active. In the 1980s and 1990s, however, there has been a growing interest in fitness among young adults and many belong to a sports club or do sport as their main leisure activity.
In Britain most towns have an amateur football, and cricket team, and people also have opportunities to play sports such as tennis and golf. Older people may play bowls. Some people go regularly to a sports centre or leisure centre where there are facilities for playing badminton and squash, and also a swimming pool. Some sports centres arrange classes in aerobics, step and keep-fit. Some people work out (= train hard) regularly at a local gym and do weight training and circuit training. A few people do judo or other martial arts. Others go running or jogging in their local area. For enthusiastic runners there are opportunities to take part in longdistance runs, such as the ‘London marathon’. Other people keep themselves fit by walking or cycling. Many people now go abroad on a 'skiing holiday’ each year where there are several dry slopes - in Britain - where they can practice.
Sports play an important part in American life. Professional baseball and football games attract large crowds, and many people watch games on television. Although many parents complain about their children being couch potatoes (= people who spend a lot of time watching television), there are sports sessions at school for all ages. College students are usually also required to take physical education classes to complete their studies.
Many popular keep-fit activities began in the US. Arnold Schwarzenegger and others have inspired people to take up body-building (= strengthening and shaping the muscles). Many women joined the 'fitness craze' as a result of video workouts produced by stars such as Jane Fonda and Cindy Crawford .which they could watch and take part in at home. Wave aerobics, which is done in a swimming pool, and cardio kick-boxing, a form of aerobics which involves punching and kicking a punchbag are very popular. But many people just walk or jog in the local of park or play informal games of baseball or football.
Text 4. Leisure activities
Television and videos provide easy indoor entertainment, and watching television is by far the most popular leisure activity. People also play computer games or use the Internet. Other home-based activities include reading and listening to music. Many people’s social lives are closely bound up with their interests.
A lot of people go out one or more evenings a week and at the weekend. Children go to youth clubs or visit friends. Adults go to the cinema or theatre, eat out at a restaurant, or, very commonly, go to a pub or bar.
At the weekend many people spend part of their time shopping. For many, shopping for clothes and household goods is a pleasant activity. People also visit relatives and friends or invite them to their house. They go to places of interest, to funfairs, boating lakes and safari parks, and to special events ranging from school fetes to jazz festivals.