36 Unit 5

Sports Around the WorldSoccer is very popular in brazil. It’s a great sport for people of all ages. you don’t need much—just a ball and a place to play. you can play on a team, or you can just play with your friends. Soccer is popular in every country around the world. It’s really an international sport.

In canada, people love ice hockey. It’s very cold in winter, but people don’t like to stay indoors. children play ice hockey at school. People watch their games and drink hot chocolate! of course, people also watch famous hockey teams on TV.

one of the most popular sports in the united States is baseball. Some people think it’s very slow, but it’s a really interesting game. It’s fun to sit outdoors with your friends at a baseball game. People eat hot dogs and cheer for their team.

A lot of people in china play volleyball. There are teams at schools and offices. you can play volleyball indoors or outdoors. It’s a good sport because you don’t need expensive equipment. The only things you need are a ball and a net.

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