Let’s Do Some Gymnastics!
Introduction
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Gymnastics is an Olympic sport that involves using a variety of equipment to perform flips and twists on the floor, on bars and mats, or on a trampoline. Gymnasts are judged by how well they perform their routines.
It is a very complete sport that a lot of children practice all around the world and requires the performance of exercises demanding strength, flexibility, balance, agility and control.
Gymnastics is a sport that needs dedication, hard work, and lots of practice in order for children’s skills to improve.
Vocabulary
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The Question
Try and have a conversation for 2-3 minutes answering the following question.
Do you think gymnastics is a good hobby for children to take up?
Additional Questions
Keep the conversation going with these follow questions related to Let’s Do Some Gymnastics!
- Have you ever practiced gymnastics?
- Do you enjoy watching gymnastics on TV?
- Do you know anyone who practices gymnastics?
- Why do you think people enjoy practicing gymnastics?
- What do you think are the differences between gymnastics as a hobby and elite gymnastics?
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