1. Sport

2. Which sport? n Some matches can last for 5 days. n The most popular sport in the world. The most important game of the year is called the Super Bowl. n The ball might fall into sand or water. n Try not to fall off the bull! Cricket Soccer American football golf rodeo

3. Sport n Popular sports in England: –football ( = soccer ) –rugby –cricket –golf –tennis –horse racing betting money on the winning horse

4. Cricket batter bowler

5. Cricket bat stumps n a similar game was played in England 700 years ago n competitions are held in summer n matches take up to 5 days, but one-day games can also be played

6. Rugby n carry the ball and run down the field n the ball can only be thrown to somebody behind you n if you are tackled (stopped by the other team), then both teams line up facing each other and then start playing again n after the sixth tackle, the ball is given to the other team n points for carrying the ball to the end of the field n points also for kicking over the bar

8. Sport n Popular sports in USA: –basketball –baseball –American football –golf –tennis

9. Baseball batter home base

10. American Football n Related to rugby

11. American Football The final game: Super Bowl Super Bowl Sunday is the last Sunday in January n About half the families in America watch the game on TV

12. Rodeo The aim is to stay on for 8 seconds!

13. Rodeo

14. n A rodeo includes several tests of skill, involving horses and cattle n Popular in the West of the USA, and some parts of Canada

15. Rodeo The rodeo clown distracts the animal and entertains the audience. A dangerous job.

16. Ice Hockey

17. stickpuck (made from rubber)

18. Ice Hockey n Very popular in Canada n Becoming more popular in USA too n The game is rough, and players even fight with each other sometimes.

19. Sport n Popular sports in Australia: –cricket –rugby –Aussie Rules Football –golf –tennis

20. Aussie Rules Football 6 points 1 point

21. Aussie Rules Football n No touchdowns No 6 tackles n If you catch the ball before it bounces, you get a free kick.

22. Golf Played by both wealthy and ordinary people. n Perth, Australia: you can play 36 holes for $24 (weekends), or $20 (weekdays).

23. Other activities n Exercise: –jogging –cycling –visiting a fitness centre n Martial arts (from Asia)