In sports and journeys men are known.

What do you think are the qualities of a good team or a true champion? What differences do you think there are between team sports and individual sports?

8. Are there a lot of people in Moscow/in you town that do enough sport or do they prefer to watch TV and play computer games? How could you encourage lazy people to do more sport? What would you advise them to do to get started (doing a brisk walk ( a fast walk ) every day/taking strenuous ( that need a lot of physical effort ) exercises/etc.)?

9. Which unusual/strange/rare types of sport do you know? Do you find them interesting/weird/silly/etc.? Should these sports be recognized by all countries/be included into the Olympics?

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