Sport

Jeanne

We do lots of team sports at school, like football, volleyball, and basketball. But I am not very fast or strong. Because of this, I can’t kick or hit the ball hard. My classmates often laugh at me, and it makes me feel sad. I am thinking about stopping team sports because it upsets me. However, I love exercising alone. I feel better because no one can get angry at me when I am slow. I sometimes go cycling and running. I enjoy riding in the park and breathing the fresh air. Running helps me feel active and energetic, and it makes me happy.

Laura

My favorite sport is swimming. To swim, you need a swimsuit, goggles, and sometimes a swim cap. Goggles help you see underwater, and a swim cap keeps your hair out of your face. In swimming, you can compete in different styles, like freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Each style has its own rules and techniques. Swimmers start at the edge of the pool. When the race begins, they dive in and swim to the other end. They must touch the wall with their hand to finish. A swimming competition has different distances, like 50 meters or 100 meters. The swimmer who finishes first wins the race. I love swimming because it is relaxing and makes me feel free in the water. It’s also a great way to exercise and have fun with friends!

Thea

I don’t mind team sports. I’m quite good at rugby and cricket, but I prefer doing sports when there aren’t lots of other people making noise, laughing and telling jokes. That’s why I like surfing. It’s just me and the sea and a few other people who also like quiet, beautiful places. I think I would enjoy horse-riding and skiing too, for the same reason, but those sports are expensive. I travel to different beaches with my board. 

Jeanne likes team sports very much.

Jeanne

We do lots of team sports at school, like football, volleyball, and basketball. But I am not very fast or strong. Because of this, I can’t kick or hit the ball hard. My classmates often laugh at me, and it makes me feel sad. I am thinking about stopping team sports because it upsets me. However, I love exercising alone. I feel better because no one can get angry at me when I am slow. I sometimes go cycling and running. I enjoy riding in the park and breathing the fresh air. Running helps me feel active and energetic, and it makes me happy.

Laura

My favorite sport is swimming. To swim, you need a swimsuit, goggles, and sometimes a swim cap. Goggles help you see underwater, and a swim cap keeps your hair out of your face. In swimming, you can compete in different styles, like freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Each style has its own rules and techniques. Swimmers start at the edge of the pool. When the race begins, they dive in and swim to the other end. They must touch the wall with their hand to finish. A swimming competition has different distances, like 50 meters or 100 meters. The swimmer who finishes first wins the race. I love swimming because it is relaxing and makes me feel free in the water. It’s also a great way to exercise and have fun with friends!

Thea

I don’t mind team sports. I’m quite good at rugby and cricket, but I prefer doing sports when there aren’t lots of other people making noise, laughing and telling jokes. That’s why I like surfing. It’s just me and the sea and a few other people who also like quiet, beautiful places. I think I would enjoy horse-riding and skiing too, for the same reason, but those sports are expensive. I travel to different beaches with my board. 

Jeanne feels sad when her classmates laugh at her.

Jeanne

We do lots of team sports at school, like football, volleyball, and basketball. But I am not very fast or strong. Because of this, I can’t kick or hit the ball hard. My classmates often laugh at me, and it makes me feel sad. I am thinking about stopping team sports because it upsets me. However, I love exercising alone. I feel better because no one can get angry at me when I am slow. I sometimes go cycling and running. I enjoy riding in the park and breathing the fresh air. Running helps me feel active and energetic, and it makes me happy.

Laura

My favorite sport is swimming. To swim, you need a swimsuit, goggles, and sometimes a swim cap. Goggles help you see underwater, and a swim cap keeps your hair out of your face. In swimming, you can compete in different styles, like freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Each style has its own rules and techniques. Swimmers start at the edge of the pool. When the race begins, they dive in and swim to the other end. They must touch the wall with their hand to finish. A swimming competition has different distances, like 50 meters or 100 meters. The swimmer who finishes first wins the race. I love swimming because it is relaxing and makes me feel free in the water. It’s also a great way to exercise and have fun with friends!

Thea

I don’t mind team sports. I’m quite good at rugby and cricket, but I prefer doing sports when there aren’t lots of other people making noise, laughing and telling jokes. That’s why I like surfing. It’s just me and the sea and a few other people who also like quiet, beautiful places. I think I would enjoy horse-riding and skiing too, for the same reason, but those sports are expensive. I travel to different beaches with my board. 

Thea prefers team sports over individual sports.

Jeanne

We do lots of team sports at school, like football, volleyball, and basketball. But I am not very fast or strong. Because of this, I can’t kick or hit the ball hard. My classmates often laugh at me, and it makes me feel sad. I am thinking about stopping team sports because it upsets me. However, I love exercising alone. I feel better because no one can get angry at me when I am slow. I sometimes go cycling and running. I enjoy riding in the park and breathing the fresh air. Running helps me feel active and energetic, and it makes me happy.

Laura

My favorite sport is swimming. To swim, you need a swimsuit, goggles, and sometimes a swim cap. Goggles help you see underwater, and a swim cap keeps your hair out of your face. In swimming, you can compete in different styles, like freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Each style has its own rules and techniques. Swimmers start at the edge of the pool. When the race begins, they dive in and swim to the other end. They must touch the wall with their hand to finish. A swimming competition has different distances, like 50 meters or 100 meters. The swimmer who finishes first wins the race. I love swimming because it is relaxing and makes me feel free in the water. It’s also a great way to exercise and have fun with friends!

Thea

I don’t mind team sports. I’m quite good at rugby and cricket, but I prefer doing sports when there aren’t lots of other people making noise, laughing and telling jokes. That’s why I like surfing. It’s just me and the sea and a few other people who also like quiet, beautiful places. I think I would enjoy horse-riding and skiing too, for the same reason, but those sports are expensive. I travel to different beaches with my board. 

Thea is good at rugby and cricket.

Jeanne

We do lots of team sports at school, like football, volleyball, and basketball. But I am not very fast or strong. Because of this, I can’t kick or hit the ball hard. My classmates often laugh at me, and it makes me feel sad. I am thinking about stopping team sports because it upsets me. However, I love exercising alone. I feel better because no one can get angry at me when I am slow. I sometimes go cycling and running. I enjoy riding in the park and breathing the fresh air. Running helps me feel active and energetic, and it makes me happy.

Laura

My favorite sport is swimming. To swim, you need a swimsuit, goggles, and sometimes a swim cap. Goggles help you see underwater, and a swim cap keeps your hair out of your face. In swimming, you can compete in different styles, like freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Each style has its own rules and techniques. Swimmers start at the edge of the pool. When the race begins, they dive in and swim to the other end. They must touch the wall with their hand to finish. A swimming competition has different distances, like 50 meters or 100 meters. The swimmer who finishes first wins the race. I love swimming because it is relaxing and makes me feel free in the water. It’s also a great way to exercise and have fun with friends!

Thea

I don’t mind team sports. I’m quite good at rugby and cricket, but I prefer doing sports when there aren’t lots of other people making noise, laughing and telling jokes. That’s why I like surfing. It’s just me and the sea and a few other people who also like quiet, beautiful places. I think I would enjoy horse-riding and skiing too, for the same reason, but those sports are expensive. I travel to different beaches with my board.

Laura needs a swimsuit, goggles, and a swim cap to swim.

Jeanne

We do lots of team sports at school, like football, volleyball, and basketball. But I am not very fast or strong. Because of this, I can’t kick or hit the ball hard. My classmates often laugh at me, and it makes me feel sad. I am thinking about stopping team sports because it upsets me. However, I love exercising alone. I feel better because no one can get angry at me when I am slow. I sometimes go cycling and running. I enjoy riding in the park and breathing the fresh air. Running helps me feel active and energetic, and it makes me happy.

Laura

My favorite sport is swimming. To swim, you need a swimsuit, goggles, and sometimes a swim cap. Goggles help you see underwater, and a swim cap keeps your hair out of your face. In swimming, you can compete in different styles, like freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Each style has its own rules and techniques. Swimmers start at the edge of the pool. When the race begins, they dive in and swim to the other end. They must touch the wall with their hand to finish. A swimming competition has different distances, like 50 meters or 100 meters. The swimmer who finishes first wins the race. I love swimming because it is relaxing and makes me feel free in the water. It’s also a great way to exercise and have fun with friends!

Thea

I don’t mind team sports. I’m quite good at rugby and cricket, but I prefer doing sports when there aren’t lots of other people making noise, laughing and telling jokes. That’s why I like surfing. It’s just me and the sea and a few other people who also like quiet, beautiful places. I think I would enjoy horse-riding and skiing too, for the same reason, but those sports are expensive. I travel to different beaches with my board. 

In swimming competitions, all swimmers must start in the water.

Jeanne

We do lots of team sports at school, like football, volleyball, and basketball. But I am not very fast or strong. Because of this, I can’t kick or hit the ball hard. My classmates often laugh at me, and it makes me feel sad. I am thinking about stopping team sports because it upsets me. However, I love exercising alone. I feel better because no one can get angry at me when I am slow. I sometimes go cycling and running. I enjoy riding in the park and breathing the fresh air. Running helps me feel active and energetic, and it makes me happy.

Laura

My favorite sport is swimming. To swim, you need a swimsuit, goggles, and sometimes a swim cap. Goggles help you see underwater, and a swim cap keeps your hair out of your face. In swimming, you can compete in different styles, like freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Each style has its own rules and techniques. Swimmers start at the edge of the pool. When the race begins, they dive in and swim to the other end. They must touch the wall with their hand to finish. A swimming competition has different distances, like 50 meters or 100 meters. The swimmer who finishes first wins the race. I love swimming because it is relaxing and makes me feel free in the water. It’s also a great way to exercise and have fun with friends!

Thea

I don’t mind team sports. I’m quite good at rugby and cricket, but I prefer doing sports when there aren’t lots of other people making noise, laughing and telling jokes. That’s why I like surfing. It’s just me and the sea and a few other people who also like quiet, beautiful places. I think I would enjoy horse-riding and skiing too, for the same reason, but those sports are expensive. I travel to different beaches with my board. 

The swimmer who finishes last wins the race.

Jeanne

We do lots of team sports at school, like football, volleyball, and basketball. But I am not very fast or strong. Because of this, I can’t kick or hit the ball hard. My classmates often laugh at me, and it makes me feel sad. I am thinking about stopping team sports because it upsets me. However, I love exercising alone. I feel better because no one can get angry at me when I am slow. I sometimes go cycling and running. I enjoy riding in the park and breathing the fresh air. Running helps me feel active and energetic, and it makes me happy.

Laura

My favorite sport is swimming. To swim, you need a swimsuit, goggles, and sometimes a swim cap. Goggles help you see underwater, and a swim cap keeps your hair out of your face. In swimming, you can compete in different styles, like freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Each style has its own rules and techniques. Swimmers start at the edge of the pool. When the race begins, they dive in and swim to the other end. They must touch the wall with their hand to finish. A swimming competition has different distances, like 50 meters or 100 meters. The swimmer who finishes first wins the race. I love swimming because it is relaxing and makes me feel free in the water. It’s also a great way to exercise and have fun with friends!

Thea

I don’t mind team sports. I’m quite good at rugby and cricket, but I prefer doing sports when there aren’t lots of other people making noise, laughing and telling jokes. That’s why I like surfing. It’s just me and the sea and a few other people who also like quiet, beautiful places. I think I would enjoy horse-riding and skiing too, for the same reason, but those sports are expensive. I travel to different beaches with my board. 

Thea enjoys sports that are quiet and peaceful.

Jeanne

We do lots of team sports at school, like football, volleyball, and basketball. But I am not very fast or strong. Because of this, I can’t kick or hit the ball hard. My classmates often laugh at me, and it makes me feel sad. I am thinking about stopping team sports because it upsets me. However, I love exercising alone. I feel better because no one can get angry at me when I am slow. I sometimes go cycling and running. I enjoy riding in the park and breathing the fresh air. Running helps me feel active and energetic, and it makes me happy.

Laura

My favorite sport is swimming. To swim, you need a swimsuit, goggles, and sometimes a swim cap. Goggles help you see underwater, and a swim cap keeps your hair out of your face. In swimming, you can compete in different styles, like freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Each style has its own rules and techniques. Swimmers start at the edge of the pool. When the race begins, they dive in and swim to the other end. They must touch the wall with their hand to finish. A swimming competition has different distances, like 50 meters or 100 meters. The swimmer who finishes first wins the race. I love swimming because it is relaxing and makes me feel free in the water. It’s also a great way to exercise and have fun with friends!

Thea

I don’t mind team sports. I’m quite good at rugby and cricket, but I prefer doing sports when there aren’t lots of other people making noise, laughing and telling jokes. That’s why I like surfing. It’s just me and the sea and a few other people who also like quiet, beautiful places. I think I would enjoy horse-riding and skiing too, for the same reason, but those sports are expensive. I travel to different beaches with my board. 

Jeanne enjoys riding her bike in the park.

Jeanne

We do lots of team sports at school, like football, volleyball, and basketball. But I am not very fast or strong. Because of this, I can’t kick or hit the ball hard. My classmates often laugh at me, and it makes me feel sad. I am thinking about stopping team sports because it upsets me. However, I love exercising alone. I feel better because no one can get angry at me when I am slow. I sometimes go cycling and running. I enjoy riding in the park and breathing the fresh air. Running helps me feel active and energetic, and it makes me happy.

Laura

My favorite sport is swimming. To swim, you need a swimsuit, goggles, and sometimes a swim cap. Goggles help you see underwater, and a swim cap keeps your hair out of your face. In swimming, you can compete in different styles, like freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Each style has its own rules and techniques. Swimmers start at the edge of the pool. When the race begins, they dive in and swim to the other end. They must touch the wall with their hand to finish. A swimming competition has different distances, like 50 meters or 100 meters. The swimmer who finishes first wins the race. I love swimming because it is relaxing and makes me feel free in the water. It’s also a great way to exercise and have fun with friends!

Thea

I don’t mind team sports. I’m quite good at rugby and cricket, but I prefer doing sports when there aren’t lots of other people making noise, laughing and telling jokes. That’s why I like surfing. It’s just me and the sea and a few other people who also like quiet, beautiful places. I think I would enjoy horse-riding and skiing too, for the same reason, but those sports are expensive. I travel to different beaches with my board. 

Thea finds surfing to be noisy and crowded.

Jeanne

We do lots of team sports at school, like football, volleyball, and basketball. But I am not very fast or strong. Because of this, I can’t kick or hit the ball hard. My classmates often laugh at me, and it makes me feel sad. I am thinking about stopping team sports because it upsets me. However, I love exercising alone. I feel better because no one can get angry at me when I am slow. I sometimes go cycling and running. I enjoy riding in the park and breathing the fresh air. Running helps me feel active and energetic, and it makes me happy.

Laura

My favorite sport is swimming. To swim, you need a swimsuit, goggles, and sometimes a swim cap. Goggles help you see underwater, and a swim cap keeps your hair out of your face. In swimming, you can compete in different styles, like freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Each style has its own rules and techniques. Swimmers start at the edge of the pool. When the race begins, they dive in and swim to the other end. They must touch the wall with their hand to finish. A swimming competition has different distances, like 50 meters or 100 meters. The swimmer who finishes first wins the race. I love swimming because it is relaxing and makes me feel free in the water. It’s also a great way to exercise and have fun with friends!

Thea

I don’t mind team sports. I’m quite good at rugby and cricket, but I prefer doing sports when there aren’t lots of other people making noise, laughing and telling jokes. That’s why I like surfing. It’s just me and the sea and a few other people who also like quiet, beautiful places. I think I would enjoy horse-riding and skiing too, for the same reason, but those sports are expensive. I travel to different beaches with my board. 

In swimming, all styles have the same rules.

Jeanne

We do lots of team sports at school, like football, volleyball, and basketball. But I am not very fast or strong. Because of this, I can’t kick or hit the ball hard. My classmates often laugh at me, and it makes me feel sad. I am thinking about stopping team sports because it upsets me. However, I love exercising alone. I feel better because no one can get angry at me when I am slow. I sometimes go cycling and running. I enjoy riding in the park and breathing the fresh air. Running helps me feel active and energetic, and it makes me happy.

Laura

My favorite sport is swimming. To swim, you need a swimsuit, goggles, and sometimes a swim cap. Goggles help you see underwater, and a swim cap keeps your hair out of your face. In swimming, you can compete in different styles, like freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Each style has its own rules and techniques. Swimmers start at the edge of the pool. When the race begins, they dive in and swim to the other end. They must touch the wall with their hand to finish. A swimming competition has different distances, like 50 meters or 100 meters. The swimmer who finishes first wins the race. I love swimming because it is relaxing and makes me feel free in the water. It’s also a great way to exercise and have fun with friends!

Thea

I don’t mind team sports. I’m quite good at rugby and cricket, but I prefer doing sports when there aren’t lots of other people making noise, laughing and telling jokes. That’s why I like surfing. It’s just me and the sea and a few other people who also like quiet, beautiful places. I think I would enjoy horse-riding and skiing too, for the same reason, but those sports are expensive. I travel to different beaches with my board. 

Thea finds horse-riding and skiing to be cheap sports.

Jeanne

We do lots of team sports at school, like football, volleyball, and basketball. But I am not very fast or strong. Because of this, I can’t kick or hit the ball hard. My classmates often laugh at me, and it makes me feel sad. I am thinking about stopping team sports because it upsets me. However, I love exercising alone. I feel better because no one can get angry at me when I am slow. I sometimes go cycling and running. I enjoy riding in the park and breathing the fresh air. Running helps me feel active and energetic, and it makes me happy.

Laura

My favorite sport is swimming. To swim, you need a swimsuit, goggles, and sometimes a swim cap. Goggles help you see underwater, and a swim cap keeps your hair out of your face. In swimming, you can compete in different styles, like freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Each style has its own rules and techniques. Swimmers start at the edge of the pool. When the race begins, they dive in and swim to the other end. They must touch the wall with their hand to finish. A swimming competition has different distances, like 50 meters or 100 meters. The swimmer who finishes first wins the race. I love swimming because it is relaxing and makes me feel free in the water. It’s also a great way to exercise and have fun with friends!

Thea

I don’t mind team sports. I’m quite good at rugby and cricket, but I prefer doing sports when there aren’t lots of other people making noise, laughing and telling jokes. That’s why I like surfing. It’s just me and the sea and a few other people who also like quiet, beautiful places. I think I would enjoy horse-riding and skiing too, for the same reason, but those sports are expensive. I travel to different beaches with my board. 

What team sports does Jeanne mention?

Jeanne

We do lots of team sports at school, like football, volleyball, and basketball. But I am not very fast or strong. Because of this, I can’t kick or hit the ball hard. My classmates often laugh at me, and it makes me feel sad. I am thinking about stopping team sports because it upsets me. However, I love exercising alone. I feel better because no one can get angry at me when I am slow. I sometimes go cycling and running. I enjoy riding in the park and breathing the fresh air. Running helps me feel active and energetic, and it makes me happy.

Laura

My favorite sport is swimming. To swim, you need a swimsuit, goggles, and sometimes a swim cap. Goggles help you see underwater, and a swim cap keeps your hair out of your face. In swimming, you can compete in different styles, like freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Each style has its own rules and techniques. Swimmers start at the edge of the pool. When the race begins, they dive in and swim to the other end. They must touch the wall with their hand to finish. A swimming competition has different distances, like 50 meters or 100 meters. The swimmer who finishes first wins the race. I love swimming because it is relaxing and makes me feel free in the water. It’s also a great way to exercise and have fun with friends!

Thea

I don’t mind team sports. I’m quite good at rugby and cricket, but I prefer doing sports when there aren’t lots of other people making noise, laughing and telling jokes. That’s why I like surfing. It’s just me and the sea and a few other people who also like quiet, beautiful places. I think I would enjoy horse-riding and skiing too, for the same reason, but those sports are expensive. I travel to different beaches with my board. 

Why does Jeanne think about stopping team sports?

Jeanne

We do lots of team sports at school, like football, volleyball, and basketball. But I am not very fast or strong. Because of this, I can’t kick or hit the ball hard. My classmates often laugh at me, and it makes me feel sad. I am thinking about stopping team sports because it upsets me. However, I love exercising alone. I feel better because no one can get angry at me when I am slow. I sometimes go cycling and running. I enjoy riding in the park and breathing the fresh air. Running helps me feel active and energetic, and it makes me happy.

Laura

My favorite sport is swimming. To swim, you need a swimsuit, goggles, and sometimes a swim cap. Goggles help you see underwater, and a swim cap keeps your hair out of your face. In swimming, you can compete in different styles, like freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Each style has its own rules and techniques. Swimmers start at the edge of the pool. When the race begins, they dive in and swim to the other end. They must touch the wall with their hand to finish. A swimming competition has different distances, like 50 meters or 100 meters. The swimmer who finishes first wins the race. I love swimming because it is relaxing and makes me feel free in the water. It’s also a great way to exercise and have fun with friends!

Thea

I don’t mind team sports. I’m quite good at rugby and cricket, but I prefer doing sports when there aren’t lots of other people making noise, laughing and telling jokes. That’s why I like surfing. It’s just me and the sea and a few other people who also like quiet, beautiful places. I think I would enjoy horse-riding and skiing too, for the same reason, but those sports are expensive. I travel to different beaches with my board. 

What equipment does Laura need for swimming?

Jeanne

We do lots of team sports at school, like football, volleyball, and basketball. But I am not very fast or strong. Because of this, I can’t kick or hit the ball hard. My classmates often laugh at me, and it makes me feel sad. I am thinking about stopping team sports because it upsets me. However, I love exercising alone. I feel better because no one can get angry at me when I am slow. I sometimes go cycling and running. I enjoy riding in the park and breathing the fresh air. Running helps me feel active and energetic, and it makes me happy.

Laura

My favorite sport is swimming. To swim, you need a swimsuit, goggles, and sometimes a swim cap. Goggles help you see underwater, and a swim cap keeps your hair out of your face. In swimming, you can compete in different styles, like freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Each style has its own rules and techniques. Swimmers start at the edge of the pool. When the race begins, they dive in and swim to the other end. They must touch the wall with their hand to finish. A swimming competition has different distances, like 50 meters or 100 meters. The swimmer who finishes first wins the race. I love swimming because it is relaxing and makes me feel free in the water. It’s also a great way to exercise and have fun with friends!

Thea

I don’t mind team sports. I’m quite good at rugby and cricket, but I prefer doing sports when there aren’t lots of other people making noise, laughing and telling jokes. That’s why I like surfing. It’s just me and the sea and a few other people who also like quiet, beautiful places. I think I would enjoy horse-riding and skiing too, for the same reason, but those sports are expensive. I travel to different beaches with my board. 

What styles can you compete in while swimming?

Jeanne

We do lots of team sports at school, like football, volleyball, and basketball. But I am not very fast or strong. Because of this, I can’t kick or hit the ball hard. My classmates often laugh at me, and it makes me feel sad. I am thinking about stopping team sports because it upsets me. However, I love exercising alone. I feel better because no one can get angry at me when I am slow. I sometimes go cycling and running. I enjoy riding in the park and breathing the fresh air. Running helps me feel active and energetic, and it makes me happy.

Laura

My favorite sport is swimming. To swim, you need a swimsuit, goggles, and sometimes a swim cap. Goggles help you see underwater, and a swim cap keeps your hair out of your face. In swimming, you can compete in different styles, like freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Each style has its own rules and techniques. Swimmers start at the edge of the pool. When the race begins, they dive in and swim to the other end. They must touch the wall with their hand to finish. A swimming competition has different distances, like 50 meters or 100 meters. The swimmer who finishes first wins the race. I love swimming because it is relaxing and makes me feel free in the water. It’s also a great way to exercise and have fun with friends!

Thea

I don’t mind team sports. I’m quite good at rugby and cricket, but I prefer doing sports when there aren’t lots of other people making noise, laughing and telling jokes. That’s why I like surfing. It’s just me and the sea and a few other people who also like quiet, beautiful places. I think I would enjoy horse-riding and skiing too, for the same reason, but those sports are expensive. I travel to different beaches with my board. 

Why does Thea prefer surfing?

Jeanne

We do lots of team sports at school, like football, volleyball, and basketball. But I am not very fast or strong. Because of this, I can’t kick or hit the ball hard. My classmates often laugh at me, and it makes me feel sad. I am thinking about stopping team sports because it upsets me. However, I love exercising alone. I feel better because no one can get angry at me when I am slow. I sometimes go cycling and running. I enjoy riding in the park and breathing the fresh air. Running helps me feel active and energetic, and it makes me happy.

Laura

My favorite sport is swimming. To swim, you need a swimsuit, goggles, and sometimes a swim cap. Goggles help you see underwater, and a swim cap keeps your hair out of your face. In swimming, you can compete in different styles, like freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Each style has its own rules and techniques. Swimmers start at the edge of the pool. When the race begins, they dive in and swim to the other end. They must touch the wall with their hand to finish. A swimming competition has different distances, like 50 meters or 100 meters. The swimmer who finishes first wins the race. I love swimming because it is relaxing and makes me feel free in the water. It’s also a great way to exercise and have fun with friends!

Thea

I don’t mind team sports. I’m quite good at rugby and cricket, but I prefer doing sports when there aren’t lots of other people making noise, laughing and telling jokes. That’s why I like surfing. It’s just me and the sea and a few other people who also like quiet, beautiful places. I think I would enjoy horse-riding and skiing too, for the same reason, but those sports are expensive. I travel to different beaches with my board. 

What does Thea think about horse-riding and skiing?