Week 15
Week 15
Week 15
L: Yes, here it is. We have polo, hockey, fencing, super bowl and I would also add badminton
and cricket.
G: Oh, badminton and cricket! They are interesting sports. Do you know where these sports
are played?
L: Sure, badminton is played on a rectangular court divided by a red one similar to tennis, and
it can be played both indoors and outdoors. Cricket, on the other hand, is played on a large
grass field, known as a "pitch", with a batting area and a bowling area.
L: Badminton has its roots in ancient games, but the modern form of the sport developed in
India in the late 19th century. It quickly caught on in England and became an internationally
competitive sport.
G: And as for cricket, do you have any idea when it started being played?
L: The cricket has a long history, believed to have originated in England in the 16th century. It
became a popular sport in Commonwealth countries, especially India, Pakistan, Australia, and
L: In badminton, it is normally played in singles (1 player per team) or doubles (2 players per
L: In badminton, players got points by making the shuttlecock touch the ground on the
opponent's side, and points can also be earned if the opponent fouls. In cricket, points are
awarded by scoring runs, which are achieved by running between the ends of the pitch, or by
G: Why do you think these sports are not very common in Peru?
L: Well, I think several factors can play a role. In the case of badminton, it is possible that there
has not been enough promotion and development of this sport in the country. Also, the
infrastructure needed to play badminton, such as proper courts, may not be widely available.
As for cricket, it is a sport more rooted in British and Indian cultures, so its popularity cannot
be as widespread in Peru.
G: Yeah, that makes sense. Perhaps in the future, these sports may gain more popularity in
L: Definitely! It would be exciting to see how interest in these sports grows and how the
G: Well, it's been an interesting conversation about unusual sports. Thank you for sharing your
ideas.
L: You're welcome! I'm glad I can talk to you about these sports. If you have any other
L: Same. Have a great day and I hope you enjoy your sports activities! See you later!