Unit 7: English for Sports

Aims and Objectives

In this unit you will learn and practise vocabulary related to sports for leisure.

You will practise the following skills and functions:

• expression of actions planned
• expression of present intentions

The grammar focus of this unit is:

• Simple Present
• Continuous Present

Vocabulary

	aficionado
	atleta
	atletismo
	beneficio
	bronce
	campeonato
	ajedrez
	competidor
	copa
	ciclismo
	equipo
	prueba
	instalaciones
	final
	primera parte
	en forma
	juego
	gol
	oro
	gimnasio
	descanso
	equitación
	lesión
	partido
	medalla
	Juegos Olímpicos
	piscina
	raqueta
	resultado
	segunda parte
	semifinal
	pantalón corto
	plata
	esponsor
	estadio
	natación
	traje de baño
	equipo
	batir/ganar a
	empatar
	lesionar
	perder
	sudar
	entrenar
	calentar
	ganar
	torneo
	pista
	playeros
	camiseta

Exercises

Section 1: Vocabulary Practice

Fill in the correct translation for each of the terms below.

1. lesión [?]
2. batir/ganar a [?]
3. juego [?]
4. instalaciones [?]
5. esponsor [?]
6. ciclismo [?]
7. perder [?]
8. torneo [?]
9. competidor [?]
10. natación [?]
11. entrenar [?]
12. plata [?]
13. gol [?]
14. segunda parte [?]
15. piscina [?]
16. ajedrez [?]
17. aficionado [?]
18. camiseta [?]
19. sudar [?]
20. empatar [?]
21. en forma [?]
22. descanso [?]
23. final [?]
24. pantalón corto [?]
25. copa [?]
26. prueba [?]
27. gimnasio [?]
28. partido [?]
29. calentar [?]
30. beneficio [?]
31. raqueta [?]
32. atletismo [?]
33. pista [?]
34. bronce [?]
35. medalla [?]
36. equitación [?]
37. Juegos Olímpicos [?]
38. campeonato [?]
39. lesionar [?]
40. traje de baño [?]
41. resultado [?]
42. oro [?]
43. primera parte [?]
44. atleta [?]
45. playeros [?]
46. equipo [?]
47. ganar [?]
48. estadio [?]
49. semifinal [?]

Section 2: Listening Comprehension

Chose the correct answer.

Recording: show transcript

This exercise can be also done purely aurally/orally:

1. What are human bodies designed to do?

   a. 
   b. 
   c. 
   

   [?]
2. If you keep fit and healthy you will:

   a. 
   b. 
   c. 
   

   [?]
3. You'll have more energy and self-confidence:

   a. 
   b. 
   c. 
   

   [?]
4. When are you exercising?

   a. 
   b. 
   c. 
   

   [?]

Chose the correct answer.

Recording: show transcript

This exercise can be also done purely aurally/orally:

1. What is Alberto Martíns?

   a. 
   b. 
   c. 
   

   [?]
2. Which sport has evolved greatly recently?

   a. 
   b. 
   c. 
   

   [?]
3. He says the IBSA must focus on:

   a. 
   b. 
   c. 
   

   [?]
4. Why is athletics IBSA's top sport?

   a. 
   b. 
   c. 
   

   [?]
5. Which is correct?

   a. 
   b. 
   c. 
   

   [?]

Chose the correct answer.

Recording: show transcript

This exercise can be also done purely aurally/orally:

1. What's John watching?

   a. 
   b. 
   c. 
   

   [?]
2. Who's winning?

   a. 
   b. 
   c. 
   

   [?]
3. Why is Peter going for a walk?

   a. 
   b. 
   c. 
   

   [?]
4. Where's John going after the match?

   a. 
   b. 
   c. 
   

   [?]
5. Why is John going to the pub later?

   a. 
   b. 
   c. 
   

   [?]

Chose the correct answer.

Recording: show transcript

This exercise can be also done purely aurally/orally:

1. Why do people do sport?

   a. 
   b. 
   c. 
   

   [?]
2. The social aspect of sport is more important for:

   a. 
   b. 
   c. 
   

   [?]
3. How do women see sport?

   a. 
   b. 
   c. 
   

   [?]
4. Sleeping better is:

   a. 
   b. 
   c. 
   

   [?]
5. Self-respect is:

   a. 
   b. 
   c. 
   

   [?]

Section 3: General Comprehension

For each of the statements below, choose True or False.

This exercise can be also done purely aurally/orally:

1. Keeping fit doesn't mean you have to be a super-athlete.

   
   
   

   [?]
2. Hockey is played with a racquet.

   
   
   

   [?]
3. Exercise gives you more energy and self-confidence.

   
   
   

   [?]
4. An athlete is a person who plays video games.

   
   
   

   [?]
5. Blind people play five-a-side football.

   
   
   

   [?]
6. The future of sports for the blind depends on young people.

   
   
   

   [?]
7. Blind people do not do athletics.

   
   
   

   [?]
8. Sports for the blind receive support from some governments.

   
   
   

   [?]
9. The IBSA is a football federation.

   
   
   

   [?]
10. Enjoying a drink after doing sport is important for women.

    
    
    

    [?]

Speaking Practice. Complete the sentences you hear, using the example as a model.

Press Play to listen to the instructions:

Section 4: Grammar Practice

In this exercise let's change from Simple Present to Continuous Present.

This exercise can be also done purely aurally/orally:

Example:

1. A. Don't you go sailing on Fridays? (Playing tennis)
   B. [?]
2. A. Don't you play tennis on Saturdays? (Going horse riding.)
   B. [?]
3. A. Don't you go skating on Wednesdays? (Going swimming.)
   B. [?]
4. A. Don't you do gymnastics on Thursdays? (Going cycling.)
   B. [?]
5. A. Don't you go running on Mondays? (Watching football on TV.)
   B. [?]

In this exercise let's change from Simple Present to Continuous Present.

This exercise can be also done purely aurally/orally:

Example:

1. A. Are you going swimming? (On Fridays.)
   B. [?]
2. A. Are you playing tennis this afternoon? (On Wednesday)
   B. [?]
3. A. Are you going to the football match? (On Saturdays)
   B. [?]
4. A. Are you doing gymnastics today? (On Mondays)
   B. [?]
5. A. Are you going jogging this morning? (Every day)
   B. [?]

Chose the correct answer.

This exercise can be also done purely aurally/orally:

1. a. 
   b. 
   

   [?]
2. a. 
   b. 
   

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3. a. 
   b. 
   

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4. a. 
   b. 
   

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5. a. 
   b. 
   

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6. a. 
   b. 
   

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7. a. 
   b. 
   

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8. a. 
   b. 
   

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9. a. 
   b. 
   

   [?]
10. a. 
    b. 
    

    [?]

Section 5: Consolidation

For each of the statements below, choose True or False.

Recording: show transcript

This exercise can be also done purely aurally/orally:

1. Often the healthiest sports aren't the cheapest.

   
   
   

   [?]
2. Sports like football aren't very expensive

   
   
   

   [?]
3. A marathon is a long race.

   
   
   

   [?]
4. Skiing is a good sport if you live in a hot country.

   
   
   

   [?]
5. All sports require slow and steady training.

   
   
   

   [?]
6. Warming up is not important.

   
   
   

   [?]
7. See your doctor if you're not feeling well.

   
   
   

   [?]
8. It's best to choose a sport you'll enjoy.

   
   
   

   [?]
9. You don't need to worry about injuries.

   
   
   

   [?]
10. Sport is good for you.

    
    
    

    [?]

Listen to the complete recording first. Then go to the textbox and use the > key to listen to the text section by section. Type what you hear into the textbox. For detailed instructions, read the Exercise Help.

Recording: show transcript

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Listen to the recording carefully and then fill in the gaps in the text below using the same words.

Recording:

But when a sport requires special equipment, or the facilities are far [?], it starts to cost more. It's [?] not to take up skiing [?] you live in a hot country with [?] mountains!

Whatever sport you choose, go carefully [?] first. You can do more harm [?] good if you try to run a marathon [?] slow and steady training. Don't forget to spend a few minutes warming up before you start. Look [?] any injuries, and if you're not feeling well, wait [?] you get better. You should see your doctor if you're over 35 and have never done much sport. And, [?] all, choose a sport which you'll enjoy, and not one which just makes you sweat.

Choose the correct option to fill the gaps in the following sentences.

This exercise can be also done purely aurally/orally:

1. In his first game for Newcastle, Keegan ____ a goal after 58 minutes.

   a. 
   b. 
   c. 
   

   [?]
2. Both teams came from the same town, so the stadium was packed with ____ .

   a. 
   b. 
   c. 
   

   [?]
3. He was an amateur but he ____ a gold medal in the Olympics.

   a. 
   b. 
   c. 
   

   [?]
4. Manchester United are playing ____ Leeds this Saturday.

   a. 
   b. 
   c. 
   

   [?]
5. Have you been able to book us a tennis ____?

   a. 
   b. 
   c. 
   

   [?]
6. Athletic events are divided into ____ and field.

   a. 
   b. 
   c. 
   

   [?]
7. He succeeded ____ improving on his fastest time of last season.

   a. 
   b. 
   c. 
   

   [?]
8. Sweden ____ Portugal 2 - 0.

   a. 
   b. 
   c. 
   

   [?]
9. It's a five-day ____ .

   a. 
   b. 
   c. 
   

   [?]
10. It's an incredible time. I think she has broken the world ____ .

    a. 
    b. 
    c. 
    

    [?]
11. Beatty is the ____ favourite in this race.

    a. 
    b. 
    c. 
    

    [?]
12. He's a very ____ player.

    a. 
    b. 
    c. 
    

    [?]
13. Boxing takes place in a ____ .

    a. 
    b. 
    c. 
    

    [?]
14. You play table tennis with a ____ .

    a. 
    b. 
    c. 
    

    [?]
15. She ____ five aces in the first set.

    a. 
    b. 
    c. 
    

    [?]
16. Most athletes ____ everyday.

    a. 
    b. 
    c. 
    

    [?]
17. Jack ____ sailing every Saturday.

    a. 
    b. 
    c. 
    

    [?]
18. John is watching the ____ -final.

    a. 
    b. 
    c. 
    

    [?]
19. Mary is very good ____ gymnastics.

    a. 
    b. 
    c. 
    

    [?]
20. The future of the IBSA depends ____ young people.

    a. 
    b. 
    c. 
    

    [?]

Checklist

Use the following list to check whether you have obtained full benefit from this unit. You should be able to:

• talk about sport for leisure

You should also have greater skill and confidence in the use of:

• Simple Present
• Present Continuous