OBJECTIVES |
By the end of this unit you will be able to:
• Express results if certain physical conditions are met • Express opinions about quotations related to sports • Talk about sports in a more accurate way • Express tips on how to become a very successful athlete |
1. What game can be dangerous to your mental health?
2. Why is a tennis game so loud?
3. What's the difference between a dog and a basketball player?
4. What do you get if your sheep studies karate?
5. Why did Tarzan spend so much time on the golf course?
1. Treatother athletes with respect/ Be respected
If hehe'll.
2. Practiceevery day / Develop physical fitness
If youyou’ll.
3. Not be afraid of making mistakes/ Have excellentresults
If wewe’ll.
1. She (give) you a call if you (need) any advice on timing your streching.
2. I (make it) if the tournament (be) on Monday.
3. If you (want) to compete, you (have to / start) going to a gym.
4. He (take) a taxi if he (miss) the bus to the sports complex.
5. If it (be) sunny, we(stretch) outdoors.
6. If Carlos (go) to Brazil, Carlos(see) the best volleyball players ever!
7. If you (think) positively, you(succeed) no matter how difficult a situation might be.
8. If you (give) me the money, I(get) those racquets through Amazon.
1. “Sports do not build character. They reveal it.” Heywood Hale Broun (1888-1939), American sports jour
2. “Sports is the toy department of human life.” Howard Cosell (1918-1995), sportscaster
3. “Sports is like a war without the killing.” Ted Turner (1938- ), founder of CNN
4. “Good teams become great ones when the members trust each other enough to surrender the ‘me’ for the ‘us.’” Phil Jackson (1945- ), L.A. Lakers’ coach
5. “There is no “I” in team, but there is in win.” Michael Jordan (1963- ) NBA superstar
1. Not develop her abilities / Give importance to training
2. Not succeed / Analyze the competitors
3. Not win the gold medal / Make an effort
4. Not defeat the other athletes / Stop being afraid
1. My dog (will / won't) bark unless it is hungry.
2. Unless you (if/ unless) go to bed early, we should go out.
3. (if / unless) you don't slow down, we are going to crash!
4. You cannot go into bars (if / unless) you are over 18.
5. In my country, (if / unless) you cannot speak English, it's hard to get a good job.
6. She'll fail the exam if she (don’t / doesn’t) study.
7. We'll be late (If / unless) we leave soon.
8. (If / Unless) I am not feeling better tomorrow I will go to the doctor.
9. (Unless / If) you do not make the payment in time, your car will be confiscated.
10. You will lose your job (unless / if) you change your attitude and become friendlier.
Role play the conversation with a partner and include some variations such as: |
1. Why are some individuals better athletes than others?
2. What can you do concerning skills if you want to become a better athlete?
3. Will it be easy to become a better athlete? What will it require?
4. According to sportsmanship, how can you take a defeat?
5. According to sportsmanship, how can you take a victory?
6. What will you be able to do if you drink lots of water?
Situation 1: You make part of an important soccer team. During the last matches, your performance has been really bad. Your want to talk about you sports habits and ask for advice to your coach.
Situation 2: You are a famous boxer. There's an important fight next week and you want to have some nutrition tips. Write to your nutritionist telling him or her about your current habits.
Situation 3: You just became the coach of your university's basketball team. You need to share some recommendations and tips to improve atlethic performance with your team members.
a. Be respected / Treat other athletes with respect
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b. Succeed / Analyze his weaknesses and strengths
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c. Be an excellent competitor / Follow the principles of sportsmanship
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d. Compete / Develop physical fitness
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e. Have excellent results / Stop making mistakes
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f. Reach her goals / Try as hard as she can
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g. Learn very quickly / Follow the coach's instructions
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