The World of Sports

Getting Ready

Discuss these questions with a partner.

1. Look at the photos above. What sports are the people playing? How are these sports alike? How are they different?
   Answer

   Clockwise: tennis, soccer, volleyball, bowling. Answers will vary. Possible answers include: These sports are similar in that they are all played with a ball. They differ in a variety of ways, including the number of players they require, the kind of balls they use and the surfaces they are played on.

2. What other sports do you know? Think of five.
   Answer

   Answers will vary. Possible answers include: baseball, rugby, golf, cricket, hockey, basketball, swimming, etc.

3. What is your favorite sport?
   Answer

   Answers will vary. Students should give reasons why the sport is their favorite.