Вы говорите о спорте, который ещё не пробовали, поэтому важны условные и будущие формы: «If I went, I'd...», «I'm hoping to...». Пункт «почему ещё не пробовали» удобен, чтобы честно перечислить причины.
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Describe a sport you would like to try.
You should say:
what the sport is
where you could do it
why you haven't tried it yet
and explain why you would like to try it.
Заметки за 1 минуту
- sport: skiing
- where: Amirsoy, mountain resort ~1.5 hours from Tashkent
- not yet: cost (rental, lift pass), afraid of falling, no friends who ski
- why: friend's videos, new skill as an adult; lesson first; this winter, share costs
Пример ответа (около 2 минут)
A sport I'd really like to try is skiing. It's not very common in Uzbekistan, but in the last few years it's become much more popular, mainly thanks to Amirsoy, a ski resort in the mountains about an hour and a half from Tashkent.
I've wanted to try it ever since a friend posted videos from there last winter. Watching her fly down the slope with the mountains behind her looked absolutely incredible, especially compared with a grey winter day in the city.
I haven't tried it yet for a few reasons. The main one is cost: renting equipment and buying a lift pass for a day isn't cheap for a student. I'll also admit I'm a bit scared of falling and hurting myself, since I've never done anything like it. And until recently none of my close friends skied, so I didn't have anyone to go with.
The reason I want to try it is that I like the idea of learning something completely new as an adult, as a total beginner. If I went, I'd definitely book a lesson with an instructor first rather than trying to teach myself.
I'm hoping to go this winter. A couple of friends have said they're interested, and if we share the costs, it should be much more affordable.
Полезные слова и выражения
| Выражение | Значение |
|---|---|
| a slope | склон |
| a lift pass | ски-пасс |
| I'll admit | признаюсь |
| a total beginner | полный новичок |
| book a lesson | записаться на урок |
| teach myself | учиться самому |
| share the costs | разделить расходы |
| affordable | доступный по цене |
Как отвечать
- Место через местный пример: Амирсой и расстояние от Ташкента.
- Ранжируйте причины: «The main one is..., I'll also admit..., And...».
- План через условное предложение: «If I went, I'd definitely book a lesson...».
- Завершите реальным планом: «I'm hoping to go this winter».
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Part 3: вопросы для обсуждения
Why do people take up new sports as adults?
Often for their health, but also for a challenge. Adult life can become very routine, and learning a sport gives you the feeling of making progress again, which people miss after they leave school.
Are expensive sports only for rich people?
Unfortunately, often yes, at least at the beginning. Sports like skiing or golf need equipment and special places, so resorts and governments could do more, for example with cheaper student passes or free introductory lessons.
Which sports are most popular in your country?
Should schools offer a wider range of sports?
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