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WOW! Culture Lesson 6, part 1
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Lesson 6, part 1
Sports and hobbies
around the world

People do all kinds of diff erent things
in their free time! Read about some
activities that people love doing in
three diff erent countries.

ugby is a very popular sport in New Zealand. Lots of people
Renjoy playing it and watching it. But it can be dangerous!
Many children play a special kind of rugby called Rippa Rugby.
It’s great fun and it keeps you fit. Rippa Rugby players often

don’t wear shoes!

n Oman, watersports are popular.
IIn summer, it’s fun to go snorkelling
and you can see amazing fi sh of

different colours under the water! But
you have to be good at swimming.
Every year, people also go windsurfi ng
at Oman’s beautiful beaches. You can
go very fast, but only when it is windy!

ave you ever tried cross-country skiing? It is a very popular
Hsport in Canada and other snowy countries. Cross-country

skiing helps you keep fit, and it’s a very good way of travelling
in the snow. Lots of families enjoy skiing together.

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Cross-country skiing is different from
downhill skiing – you can ski uphill, too!
1 Before you read What free-time activities are popular in your country?
2 1.13 Listen and read.
3 After you read Activity Book, page 18.
4 Work in pairs. Find things that are the same and different.
In New Zealand, lots of children
play Rippa Rugby. In our country … Find out more! Watch the video.
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