Module 3 Sport and health
Unit 5 Sport
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Reading
Skiing: An unforgettable experience
by Vanessa
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Last year, my parents took me on a very special holiday.
My dream was to see some real snow, so during the Christmas holiday, we took our passports and flew over the Pacific to Calgary, Canada. We took a bus to a ski resort in the Canadian Rockies. As the bus climbed through the mountains, we saw the thick snow on the trees. I was dying to get out and play with it! At last, we reached the resort and quickly jumped out of the bus. This was our first experience with snow. We were like little children—we made snowballs, and threw them at one another! Then we checked in at the hotel. We could see the ski slope opposite the hotel. We could not wait to get out and ski.
The next day, we put on our ski suits and gloves, took our skis and went outside onto the snow. Wearing skis for the first time made me feel strange. Suddenly I found myself unable to walk! Then we had a skiing lesson with a young couple. Our instructor took us to a gentle slope, and showed us some basic skills. To be honest, that first lesson was not a great success. I kept on falling over, and I had to hold on to a rope to keep my balance.
However, the next day, I only fell over a few times, and I managed to do a few rapid runs. I felt pleased with myself, and my instructor told me I was doing much better. Although it was very cold, I spent most of my holiday skiing. I had a wonderful time.
It was all over too soon. It was a shame, but we had to leave. I wish my parents would take me back for another wonderful skiing holiday this year.
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Listening
Table Tennis Club matches
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A Listen to two students talking about writing a notice for the Table Tennis Club matches. Then complete the notice with the missing information.
B: I'm just writing a notice about the Table Tennis Club matches. Let's see. I've written down the events. The fee is forty-five yuan per player. What else do I need to write down?
G: When's the last day to enter?
B: The seventh of May. The matches up to the semi-finals will be played between the fourteenth of May and the thirtieth of June.
G: What about the finals?
B:They're on the sixth of July.
G: What time do they start?
B: Well, the Men's final starts at one forty-five, and the Women's final starts at two thirty. We'll have the Boys' final at twelve noon, and the Girls' final at one. Anything else?
G: I think you should give a phone number because some people may have questions.
B: Good idea! They can call Maggie Zhu on two eight six, two three one one.
Table Tennis Club matches
Events: Men's, Women's, Boys', Girls'
Fee: (1) ______ yuan per player
Dates:
(2) ______ May: last day to enter
(3) ______ May to (4) ______ June: matches up to the semi-finals
(5) ______ July: finals
Times:
Men's final 1:45
Women's final (6) ______
Boys' final (7) ______
Girls' final (8) ______
For any questions, please call Maggie Zhu on (9) ______.
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B Listen to the results of the Boys' semi-finals and final. Write the correct information in each blank.
Announcer: Now for the results of the matches. In the Boys' semi-finals, Alex beat John by eleven nine in the first set, and by eleven eight in the second set. In the other semi-final, Mark beat Raymond by eleven three and eleven eight. Mark went on to beat Alex. He lost the first set by eight eleven, but won the next two sets by eleven three and eleven five.
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Speaking
A Talk time
A1 Read the conversation below and practise it in pairs. Pay attention to the words in blue.
Sandy: Excuse me. How can I get to the National Stadium?
Mike: Go down this road and turn left. Turn right at the second crossing. You can find the National Stadium on your right.
Sandy: Thank you. I heard that there's a nice ski resort. I want to go there after I visit the National Stadium. Do you know where it is?
Mike: Oh, you mean the White Snow Ski Resort? It's 30 kilometres away from the city centre. You can take a train to get there.
Sandy: Where's the railway station? Is it far from the National Stadium?
Mike: No, it's not too far. You can get there by underground. It's only five stations from the National Stadium.
Sandy: OK. Thanks very much.
Mike: You're welcome.
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B Speak up
In pairs, talk about your favourite sport. Use the words from the box to help you. Follow the example.
interesting/exciting/full of fun
It is good for …/It can make me feel …
help reduce stress/build up my confidence/help me get to sleep at night/keep me from getting ill/give me energy/help me become healthy and strong
S1: What sport do you like best?
S2: Badminton.
S1: When did you start playing badminton?
S2: When I was eight.
S1: How often do you play?
S2: About once or twice a week.
S1: Who do you usually play badminton with?
S2: Amy.
S1: Why do you like badminton?
S2: Because I can play it anywhere and at any time. Playing badminton helps me become healthy and strong.
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