Chapter 17 Popular University Hobbies
David:I’d like to ask what your friends have as hobbies.
You:Some of my friends like to get physical, so they play volleyball. I have other friends who enjoy traveling. Some of them really get around.
David:Is playing volleyball a very popular hobby?
You:Yeah, volleyball is popular with my friends, but they don’t live in the same city as me.
David:When I visit the students in universities, I find many students like to play basketball. Maybe more boys like to play basketball and more girls like to play volleyball.
You:Maybe girlls do like play volleyball. Basketball is faster than volleyball. So, that's could be the reason.
David:Basketball is much rougher than volleyball. Just look at how rough the NBA is.
You:Yeah, the NBA is intense. Michael Jordan is my favourite player. I like to watch him play on TV.
David:I also find many students like to play badminton. Is badminton also very popular? From what you say, I find volleyball, basketball and badminton are all very popular.
You:They say volleyball is not as popular as basketball.
David:Maybe it is more popular for girls?
You:I think you are right. Do you like playing basketball?
David:No, I like to play soccer. Some people get confused with the name of this sport in English. In th US, “ ganlanqiu” is called football and “zuqiu” is called soccer. But in England, “zuqiu” is called football and “ganlanqiu” is known as “American football”.
You:I see.