The document discusses taking part in and watching various sports, providing 15 terms related to sports vocabulary like "to train hard", "to go jogging", and "a football match". It also instructs students to work in pairs on a sports quiz and then talk for two minutes about a sport they have participated in or watched.
The document discusses taking part in and watching various sports, providing 15 terms related to sports vocabulary like "to train hard", "to go jogging", and "a football match". It also instructs students to work in pairs on a sports quiz and then talk for two minutes about a sport they have participated in or watched.
The document discusses taking part in and watching various sports, providing 15 terms related to sports vocabulary like "to train hard", "to go jogging", and "a football match". It also instructs students to work in pairs on a sports quiz and then talk for two minutes about a sport they have participated in or watched.
The document discusses taking part in and watching various sports, providing 15 terms related to sports vocabulary like "to train hard", "to go jogging", and "a football match". It also instructs students to work in pairs on a sports quiz and then talk for two minutes about a sport they have participated in or watched.
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TALKING ABOUT SPORT
Intermediate Speaking & Vocab Enrichment
Work in pairs and do the sports quiz. USEFUL VOCAB
• 1. To take up exercise: to start doing exercise
• Example: I say I’m going to take up exercise all the time, but I always find an excuse to delay. • 2. To train hard: to train with a lot of effort • Example: An athletic has to train hard to achieve their goal. • 3. To do judo: • Example: My friend is physically very strong. She does judo every day. • 4. To play tennis/football: • Example: At the weekends I like to play football with friends, and sometimes I just do judo to kill my times. • 5. A strong swimmer: a good swimmer • Example: My father who is a strong swimmer teaches me how to swim. • 6. To get into shape: to become fit • Example: My brother does many exercises, which help him to get into shape. • 7. To keep fit: to stay in a good physical condition • Example: I try to keep fit by consuming healthy food and doing exercise regularly USEFUL VOCAB
• 8. To go jogging: to run around the street
• Example: I usually go jogging with my mother in the park which is near my house in the early morning or the afternoon. • 9. To set a record: to achieve the best result in a sport • Example: All athletics always want to set a record or get personal bests. • 10. Sports facilities: the equipment and services needed to do a sport • Example: My university spends a lot of money on upgrading the sports facilities. • 11. A personal best: to achieve the best result so far in the sport • Example: Sara trains hard to achieve her personal bests. • 12. Brisk walk: a fast walk • Example: Doing a brisk walk is one of the best ways to maintain our health. • 13. A big/huge/massive fan of: supporter or admirer who really like something • Example: I am a huge fan of football, and my favourite club is Real Marid. • 14. To be out of condition: to be not physical fit • Example: Lacking of doing exercise and playing sport can lead to being out of condition. • 15. An athletics meeting: an event where various athletics sports are held • Example: It has been my dream to go to an athletics meeting with my family to watch sports, especially football matches. • 16. A football match: a game of football • Example: I have never missed a football match of my favourite club. TASK: SPEAK FOR TWO MINUTES
• Talk about a sport that you have taken part in or have watched.
• What kind of sport is it?
• How many people can play in it? • Why do you still remember the event?