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Practise the dialogue and then make up your own dialogues, discussing your favourite sports activities.

John: Hi, Mike! Where are you going?

Mike: Hello, John! I’m going to a football match. I’ve hardly got the tickets for me and my brother.

John: Was it so hard to get the tickets?

Mike: Of course! I’m lucky that I’ve got two. "Spartak" and "Dinamo" are playing. And what about you? Are you going?

John: No, actually I’m not fond of football. I like tennis more. Mike: Do you go in for tennis?

John: I’ve been playing tennis since I was 6 years old. But now I’m a first- year cadet and have less time for it, because we have a strict daily routine.

Mike: Do the cadets have any Physical Training (PT) activities?

John: Of course, PT activities are organized every day. Sport helps the ca- dets to become skilled and well-trained officers of the Russian Armed Forces.

Mike: I see. But still (и всё-таки), why do you like tennis?

John: I think it is a very interesting sports game which improves your shape and trains your mind. Besides it is a good and pleasant way to get rid of stress or bad mood.

Mike: Ok, but as for me, there is nothing better than football. And now I have to go, the match is starting in half an hour! See you later!

John: See you! Bye!