1. Przeczytaj teksty o trzech dyscyplinach sportowych (A–C) oraz zdania 1–4. Do każdego zdania dopasuj właściwy tekst.
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Popular sports A. Basketball
Basketball is a fast-paced game played between two teams of five players. The aim is to score points by throwing the ball into the opposing team’s hoop. Players must dribble the ball while moving and cannot run while holding it. In this sport, height is an advantage because taller players can reach the basket more easily. The game is played indoors and has four quarters. At the highest level, the NBA in the USA is the most famous basketball league in the world.
B. Volleyball
Volleyball is a team sport played on a court divided by a net. Each team has six players, and the objective is to hit the ball over the net and make it land on the opponent’s side. In this sport, the ball can only be touched three times before it is sent over the net. Players use their hands, but they cannot catch or hold the ball. Volleyball can be played indoors or on the beach, and professional leagues exist all over the world.
C. Rugby
Rugby is a contact sport where two teams compete to carry or kick an oval-shaped ball across the opponent’s goal line. Players can pass the ball to their teammates, but only backward or sideways. In this sport, competitors often have to tackle opponents to stop them from running. The game is very physical, and players wear minimal protective gear. Rugby is especially popular in countries like England, New Zealand, and South Africa.
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