Sports and hobbies around the world
People do all kinds of different things in their free time! Read about some activities that people love doing around the world.
In Jordan, some people do water sports. In summer, it’s fun to go snorkelling in Aqaba – you can see amazing fish of different colours under the water! But you have to be good at swimming. There are also beaches in Aqaba where you can go windsurfing. You can go very fast, but only when it is windy!
Calligraphy is the art of writing. People use special pens to write letters in a beautiful way. It’s a popular hobby for many people in Arab counties, like Oman and Jordan. Adults and children enjoy doing calligraphy because it’s fun and creative, and helps them connect with their culture!
Have you ever tried cross-country skiing? It is a very popular sport in Canada and other snowy countries. It’s a very good way of travelling in the snow and helps you keep fit. Lots of families enjoy cross-country skiing together.
WOW! Fact
1. Story Overview
This lesson talks about different sports and hobbies that people do in different countries. It helps students understand that people enjoy different activities depending on the weather, culture, and environment.
Main Points from the Text:
- Jordan:
- People do watersports like snorkeling and windsurfing in Aqaba.
- Snorkeling allows you to see colorful fish.
- Windsurfing is fun but depends on windy weather.
- Calligraphy:
- The art of beautiful writing using special pens.
- Popular in Arab countries like Oman and Jordan.
- People of all ages enjoy it because it’s fun, creative, and connects them to culture.
- Cross-country skiing:
- Popular in snowy countries like Canada.
- Helps families stay active and travel in the snow.
- People enjoy doing it together.
Vocabulary
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word |
Meaning |
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Watersports |
sports done on or in water (e.g., swimming, snorkeling, windsurfing) |
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Windsurfing |
surfing on water using a board and sail |
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Calligraphy |
the art of beautiful writing |
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Snorkeling |
swimming underwater with a mask and tube to see fish |
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Cross-country skiing |
skiing over long distances on flat snow |
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Olympic games |
A global multi-sport event held every four years, where athletes from different countries compete in various sports. |
