雅思口语考试话题“运动”
今天我们来看一个9月part 2的新话题，一个有点贵的运动.
有点贵的运动 (new)
提及有点贵的运动，同学们首先想到的是什么呢？有人可能说，还真不容易想到，那么，让我们反过来思考，简单说就是“不容易”参加的运动：
1.不容易找到场地的运动：那么排除那些平时或周末随便约几个朋友就可以在学校或者市内参加的运动，比
如篮球，乒乓球，羽毛球，足球等。

2.不容易找到装备的运动：排除一些只需要简单装备的运动，比如跑步，空手道，拳击等。

3.不容易找到专业教练的运动: 可以排除，游泳，自行车等项目。

因此，有点贵的运动大多是那些距离市区较远，需要特殊装备，特殊专业人群指导，有时甚至需要产生额外花费，比如酒店或者机票的运动。

以下，给大家一些方案，看看有没有你感兴趣的呢？
1.Fencing （击剑）
2.Golf （高尔夫球）
3.Scuba Diving （潜水）
4.Rock Climbing （攀岩）
5.Paragliding （滑翔伞）
6.Skiing （滑雪）
7.Snowboarding （单板滑雪）
8.Kitesurfing （风筝冲浪）
9.Bungee jumping （蹦极）
10.Horse riding = horseback riding / Equestrianism (马术)
看完后，有没有很想动啊？下面以horse riding 作为一个例子，
What it is;
If you asked me to describe a little expensive sport I prefer to do, I’d say horse-riding. Coz, you know, it looks so exciting. In fact, it’s something I’ve always wanted to try but have never gotten around to doing anything about it. But just recently my friend and I were talking about this and we found some pretty good resorts in Shanghai.
How much it usually costs;
There are many horse riding stables or clubs you could find over the Internet. We started searching
in Smartshanghai, then we found one place called Sun Island Resorts, a leisure and wellness resort destination(度假胜地), is located just outside of Shanghai city. They provide visitors international standard（国际标准的）facilities and hire experienced instructors. So, as for the price, well, it is a bit expensive than football. For just learning how to ride, I’ll say we need at least 8-10 lesson for basic riding skills, like walking（行走）and trotting（小跑）. Although there are packages I can purchase, it still costs me average 350rmb per hour. Some other extra fees（其他花费）, one night in a hotel, safety equipment, food and drink expenses will also be added. In total, a 2-day horse riding trip may cost me around 1000 RMB.
Who you usually do it with;
I normally go with my friends who’re also into horse-riding, or with my parents, who can do some other activities there. The Wellness Research Centre（健康研究中心）on the island offers some Traditional Chinese Medicine spa treatments（温泉疗养）and wellness programme such as yoga and meditation（冥想）. The resorts also have a smaller organic Farm（有机农场）, with a lake for fishing and picking your own vegetables.
and explain why you like to do this activity.
I guess one reason is just simply because it’s truly “interact” with the great outdoors. You can feel the air, smell the foliage（落叶）, and see nature’s beauty. It’s a perfect escape from the busy streets of Shanghai. Plus, I believe horse riders are extremely fit, they use muscles all through their legs, back, arms, etc. Not to mention (更不用说。

了), I can enjoy graceful connection with a horse, like a hero in a movie. Even though it’s a “slightly” expensive, it’s worth it for a new skill.。