LIKES &DISLIKES
by Hélène PROPHETE
1. HOBBIES
2. LIKES &DISLIKES
3. Likes and dislikes + verb-ing What do you like and dislike ? I am fond of = I am keen on (je suis passionné par) + Verb -ing I love / I’m crazy about ... I enjoy / I like + V-ing I don’t mind (cela m’est égal) I dislike = I don’t like I hate (je déteste) I can’t bear = I can’t stand (je ne supporte pas)
4. hiking (randonnée), alpine skiing, cross country skiing, ski touring (ski de randonnée), snowboarding, freestyle skiing.
5. Mountaineering (alpinisme), rock climbing, ice climbing
6. Indoor climbing.
6.1. Bouldering (escalade de bloc) is a form of rock climbing that is performed without the use of ropes or harnesses.)
7. Water sports : scuba diving, snorkeling, swimming, surfing, windsurfing (planche à voile), kitesurfing, wakeboarding, waterskiing (ski nautique), ice diving
8. Air sports : paragliding (parapente), speed riding, hang-gliding (delta), paramotoring, skydiving, parachuting, bungee jumping (saut à l’élastique), …
9. Cross fit, gymnastics, weight lifting, bodybuilding weights room / gym / fitness center
10. Martial arts (judo, karate,…) ball games (soccer, football, handball, tennis,…)
11. Benefits of sport
12. Regular exercise improves health and fitness. Health is defined as a state of complete mental, physical and social well-being
13. Mental benefits include:
14. improved confidence
15. relief of stress/tension and stress related illness
16. Sport boosts self-confidence and it reduces pressure and stress. Sports improve concentration. Sport stimulates production of endorphins which make you feel relaxed and optimistic. When you are physically active, your mind is distracted from daily stressors.
17. Physical benefits include: losing weight, improved body shape
18. Social benefits include: Meeting people, making friends