Watching sports

1. Do you prefer to play sports or to watch? Why? 2. Which sport is your favourite to watch, and why? 3. Is it better to watch sports on TV or at the stadium? Why? 4. What was the last sporting event you watched? Describe it and say what you liked about it. 5. How has technology improved the experience of watching sports on TV? Vocabulary supporter, sports enthusiast, fan – болельщик an avid sports fan – заядлый спортивный болельщик support, shout for, cheer on, cheer for, root for – болеть за huge crowds of spectators – огромные толпы болельщиков the experience of a lifetime, an unforgettable experience – незабываемый опыт get immersed in – погрузиться в carried away by the game – увлеченные игрой glued to the screen – приклеенный к экрану from the peace and comfort of your home – из тишины и комфорта своего дома see everything in detail – увидеть все в деталях long shots – дальние планы close-ups – крупные планы instant replay – повтор slow motion – замедленная съемка different camera angles – разные ракурсы съемки