My favorite sports Two friends are talking about their favorite sports. One of them is watching the Champions League. Andrew: Hi Lucy, how are you? Are you ready to watch my favorite team? Lucy: Yes, of course, ready to watch the game. I’m really excited. Andrew: It should be a good match. Lucy: Yeah, it’s always good when the local soccer team plays at home. Andrew: Most people are very excited. Look at them! Lucy: I see! Why are they so excited? Andrew: Here in London, a lot of people love Manchester United. Lucy: And... what is the most popular sport in your country? Andrew: Well, in Argentina, a lot of people love soccer. Do you play a lot of sports? Lucy: Yes, I play a lot of sports. Andrew: How often do you play sports? Lucy: I do some sport three times a week. Andrew: Really? How many hours do you practice? Lucy: 2 hours a day. How about you? Andrew: I play soccer with my friends every Sunday. Do you prefer team sports or individual sports? Lucy: I prefer team sports. Andrew: So, tell me, what is your favorite sport? Lucy: I like baseball. Andrew: In my opinion, baseball is too slow. Is it easy to play that sport? Lucy: Yes, it’s pretty easy. Andrew: Is baseball a popular sport in your country? Lucy: Of course. My favorite team is New York Yankees. Andrew: What equipment do you need? Lucy: You need a ball, a batting helmet, a baseball cap, a catcher’s helmet and baseball cleats. Andrew: Where can you play it? Lucy: In the baseball field. Andrew: That’s interesting. ...OMG! Listen! The referee is about to blow the whistle to start the match. Lucy: Let’s cheer loudly to support the team, so they will hopefully win.
