The document discusses favorite sports and provides an example of talking about basketball as a favorite sport. It lists many common sports like basketball, football, running, and swimming. It then gives tips for talking about a favorite sport, including describing what is needed to play, the number of players, and reasons for enjoyment. The document also provides biographical details about famous Indonesian badminton player Taufik Hidayat, noting his championships, hometown, family, and current residence.
15. Speaking Skills
Talking about sports
When you talk about a sport that you like, you
can:
• Say what is.
• Give some details to describe it (how many
players are needed, what you need to play
it, where to play it).
• Give some reasons to say why you like it.
16. My Favorite Sport
I think basketball is a great sport. All you
need are a ball and a court. You can play it
outdoors or inside a sports center. It’s a team
sport so it’s fun to play with your friends. I
like basketball because it’s exciting and fun.
19. Taufik Hidayat is one of the
Indonesian best athlete. He is very
well-known badminton player in
the world. He started playing when
he was seven. He won many
champions many times. He is one
of the world champion. He also won
the Indonesion open six times.
20. Taufik Hidayat’s nickname is OPIK.
He studied at SDN Pangalengan 1.
Taufik is the second child of Mr.
Aries Haris and Mrs. Enok Dartilah.
He has three brothers. He was born
on 10th August 1981. Taufik was
born in Bandung. But, he lives on Jl.
Damai Raya street, Cipayung, east
Jakarta now.