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Talking about sports

Talking about sports. Go, play or do? Write the adjectives in the correct column. running volleyball skating cycling judo squash jogging yoga rugby aerobics walking swimming badminton athletics climbing skateboarding skiing diving kockey football baseball

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Talking about sports

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  1. Talking about sports

  2. Go, play or do? Write the adjectives in the correct column. • running volleyball skating • cycling judo squash • jogging yoga rugby • aerobics walking swimming • badminton athletics climbing • skateboarding skiing diving • kockey football baseball • surfing table tennis martial arts

  3. Which sports use the equipment below? • a swimsuit and goggles • skis and poles  • a wetsuit and a board  • a ball and a pitch  • a racket and a net  • a bat and a helmet  • a basket and a ball  • a canoe, a paddle and a lifejacket  • a rope and harness  • clubs and a course 

  4. Places in sports: a court, a course, a pitch, a track, a circuit? True or false? • 1. Golf is played with clubs on a court. • 2. You play squash on a court with a bat. • 3. You play hockey on a track using a stick. • 4. You go skating at pitch, and take your skates with you. • 5. Tennis is played on a clay court or a grass court, but you always need a racket. • 6. Good skateboarders use a ramp. • 7. Baseball is played with a stick. • 8. Footballers wear boots on their feet.

  5. I think(that), I believe (that), In my opinion, Mostpeoplethink (that) doing yoga/playing golf/jogging ... • isexciting • isgreatfun • is beneficial toone’sbody • isrelaxing • iseasy • issafe • ischallenging • isamazing • isdull • isboring • isawful • isunhealthy • istiring • isstressful • issilly • isdifficult • isdangerous • ismonotonous

  6. Doing yoga/playing golf/jogging ...makes me feel • better • full of energy • energetic • active • cheerful • fit • healthy • anxious • afraid • nervous • insecure • exhausted • tired • worn out • drained of energy

  7. It also helps me... • socialise • stay in shape • keep fit • relax • unwind • sleep better • lose weight • burn calories faster

  8. And it gives me... • (more) energy • (more) vitality • a better mood • body strength • relief from stress

  9. It improves ... • my mood • my fitness • my mental fitness • my health • my muscle /’mʌsəl/tone

  10. It makes... • my heart stronger • my legs stronger • my stomach flatter • my body more flexible

  11. Doing yoga/playing golf/jogging ... • needs too much physical effort • may cause injuries • can be done anywhere • can be practised in all age groups • requires expensive equipment • is manlike/womanlike • is more manlike/more womanlike • is male dominated/is female dominated

  12. In pairs, answer the questions below: • Are you into sport? • Do you prefer team sport or individual sport? Why? • What sport or exercise do you do? Where? How often? Who with? • Do you need any special equipment to do it? • Is it difficult to learn? • Is it suitable for everybody? • Does it have any disadvantages? • Do you think everybody should do sport? Why? 

  13. And more questions … • 1. What’s the most popular sport and why? • 2. Who’s your favourite all-time sports star? Why? • 3. “Child sport stars do not have a normal childhood.” Do you agree? • 4. In Spain, is it common to raise money through sports events? • 5. Do you have good or bds experiences with sports at school? • 6. John Wooden said: "Sports do not build character. They reveal it." Do you agree?

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