8 Things I Like

World Book's Learning Ladders Things I Like

该页暂无翻译

Things I like People like to do all kinds of things. Some people like to play sports. Others like to paint pictures or listen to music. Some people like to do all of these things! What we like to do makes up part of who we are. Some people like to play musical instruments. This woman is playing the violin. Some people like to do things in groups. Some people like to do things by themselves.

Some people like to do things outside. Some people like to do things inside. Some people like to play with their pets.

Sports Sports are a great way to have fun and stay healthy. Many sports are played with teams. Sports like golf are played by individuals. The children shown in the big picture are playing basketball. The Olympic Games are some of the most important sports contests in the world. Athletes from around the world compete against one another at the Olympics. It's a fact! Basketball was invented in the United States in 1891 It was first played with a soccer ball and two peach baskets that were used as goals! A person who plays a sport is called an athlete.

Basketball players must have good endurance to run up and down the court. This player is fast. She tries to block the other player from scoring. This player has good coordination. He can throw the ball into the net while jumping. A referee makes sure the players follow the rules. Diving is an exciting water sport. Divers leap into a pool from a bouncy board or from a high platform.