Rugby
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Kevin
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Todd
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Todd: OK, Kevin, I hear that you're from Wales.
Kevin: Yes, I'm from Wales.
Todd: And you're really into rugby!
Kevin: Yeah, I love rugby. Um, in Wales everybody plays rugby, in primary school, in juniorhigh school we play rugby. When I was in high school everybody in my high school had to play rugby. All the boys had to play rugby. And it's our national sport.
Todd: OK. Uh, do you still play now?
Kevin: Ah, I played about five years ago. I played in Japan in Kobe. The club was called Kobe Regata club.
Todd: OK.
Kevin: And they were very strong. Yeah, but in this country you play on sand, but in Wales you play on grass. It's a lot easier to play rugby in Wales.
Todd: Um, What's the best thing about rugby?
Kevin: Violence. Ah, it's very good because you can run and you can hit somebody and you don't go to jail for doing it so...it's the same as if you've been to America, the same as American football. Uh, it's very strong and when you practice you become stronger. You're body becomes stronger and it's just fun to play rugby.
Todd: Have you ever broken a bone or...?
Kevin: I've broken my nose, I've had about ten stitches in my bottom lip. Ah, I've broken a finger. That's not too bad. Many of my friends have broken their legs and knees... and problems but not too bad for me.
Todd: OK. Great. Thanks a lot Kevin.
Kevin: Thank you.
national sport
It's our national sport.
A 'national sport' is the sport that the country plays the
most of or has as part of their cultural identity.
Notice the following:
- What is the national sport of China?
- Soccer is England's national sport.
still play
Do you still play now?
When you 'still play' something this means that you
continue to play even after a long time.
Notice the following:
- You are quite old, do you still play football?
- Even though I have left the school I still play with the
school team.
strong
Kobe Regata club were very strong.
When a team is 'strong' it means that it is successful and
performs well.
Notice the following:
- They are looking very strong this season, I think we
have a good chance of winning the title.
- They played poorly at first, but looked stronger towards
the end of the game.
sand
In this country you play on sand, but in Wales you play on
grass.
'Sand' is very small pieces of rock, like what is found on
a beach. In this case, it is the surface that some sports
are played on.
Notice the following:
- You play beach volley ball on sand.
- There is always a layer of sand on the pitch to improve
grip.
stitches
I've broken my nose, I've had about ten stitches in my
bottom lip.
Stitches are used to help wounds, usually big cuts, to heal
correctly. It is when you use thread to sew your skin closed
like cloth.
Notice the following:
- That cut is quite bad and I think you might need
stitches.
- Rugby players always seem to need stitches.
Vocabulary Quiz
sand • stitches
