ATIVIDADE 13 – Water Sports: Simple Present and Present Continuous - 18/08/2021

  1. Match the columns.

Read the text below and answer the questions. (Leia o texto a seguir e responda as perguntas.)

Fishing in the Amazon

The state of Pará has a breathtaking nature and is very popular for sport fishing lovers.Brazil a great potential for sport fishing because of its large and plentiful rivers and extensive coastline. Sport fishing is very common in several states of Brazil, mainly in the states of Amazonas, Mato Grosso do Sul, Paraná and Rio de Janeiro. The sport attracts Brazilian and foreign amateurs and professionals who seek to combine fishing, entertainment and ecological awareness.
The state of Pará is also among the most popular destinations for fishing tourism, thanks to rivers where nature is abundant, as well as the diversity of aquatic life. This 2-day itinerary – which can be extended, takes you to the best destinations for sport fishing: Santarém and Altamira.

Disponível em: https://www.visitbrasil.com/experiences/fishing-in-the-amazon.html Acesso em 20 de jul. de 2021.

2. Answer these questions in English.
a) What does the state of Pará have?
b) Why does Brazil have a great potential for sport fishing?

3. Make questions to the answers. (Elabore perguntas para as respostas.)
a) ______________________________________________________?
Sport fishing is very common in Amazonas, Mato Grosso do Sul, Paraná and Rio de
Janeiro.
b) _______________________________________________________?
Yes, they are. Santarém and Altamira are the best destinations for sport fishing in Pará.

What are the Different Types of Swimming Sports?

There are various sports that involve the use of a pool, and many of them are quite competitive. Most of swimming sports incorporate the basics of swimming with some other aspect, requiring participants to follow different rules, or make certain movements while in the pool. Some of the most popular types of swimming sports include water polo, swimming, diving, and synchronized swimming. All of these swimming sports are included in the Olympic Games.
Water polo is a team sport, in which seven members from each team are in the pool at one time with the objective of scoring the highest number of goals. One member from each team is designated a goalkeeper, and all members wear swimming caps. This is one of the swimming sports that requires players to swim the majority of the time.

Disponível em: https://www.infobloom.com/what-are-the-different-types-of-swimming-sports.htm Acesso em 20 de jul. de 2021.

4. Match the columns

5. Mark and X TRUE or FALSE according to the text. (Marque um X no verdadeiro ou falso de acorddo com o texto.)

6. Para entendermos os textos, precisamos reconhecer a classe gramatical de cada palavra. Desse modo, identifique a classe gramatical das palavras destacadas nas frases.
a) There are various sports that involve THE use of A pool.
b) Water polo is a team sport, in which SEVEN members.

7. Answer these questions and then ask your friends and your family. Take notes in the following chart. (Responda essas perguntas e depois pergunte a seus amigos e familiares. Faça as anotações na tabela a seguir.)

8. Complete the sentences with the articles (THE / A / AN).
a) My mother has swimming cap.
b) She is _ excellent swimmer.
c) There are some swimmers in _ Atlantic Ocean.

9. Responda a Crossword, escrevendo os números cardinais.

Disponível em: https://en.islcollective.com/english-esl-worksheets/vocabulary/numbers/numbers-crossword-1-100/105678 Acesso em 30 de jun. de 2021.

10. Find the ordinal numbers. (Encontre os números ordinais.)

Ordinal Numbers

Disponível em: https://pt.slideshare.net/mullaurimss/ordinal-numbers-26890622 Acesso em 30 de jun. de 2021.

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