Intermediate Three, Unit 2: Sport and Fitness

Working out: keeping fit and healthy

Learning Objective

To talk about sports using new vocabulary and

expressions.
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A: Oh, it's so difficult to exercise. I am exhausted.

B: At first, yeah. You should try to work out at your
own pace.
A: I know. I am just in such terrible condition. I
need to get in shape fast.
Let’s start

B: You will here in this gym. It's well equipped. You

can do everything; from weightlifting to yoga.
A: That's really nice. I just need to resist the
temptation of eating chocolate.
B: Don't worry. I won't let you give in.

Have you exercised regularly? If not, would you

like to?
 Organize the conversation.
Let’s Speak: Activity 1

a. That's a lot. I think you should take it easy. ___

b. I know, but I want to lose weight. ___
c. So-so. I just am so tired. I ran 10 km. ___
d. Why should I take it easy? ___
e. Hey, Malik, are you ok?_1_
f. Because if you continue, you will hurt yourself. ___
 Answer the question adding extra information.
Vocabulary
Players Goggles
Describe your favorite sport. Team Referee
Ball Equipment
Field (helmet,
Consider the following Match shinguard,
Let’s Speak: Activity 1

a. Who plays the sport? Stadium shoulder pads,

b. Where do they play it? Court elbow pads, etc)
c. When do they play it? For how long?
d. What equipment is necessary?
e. How do you win?
f. What makes it special?
Feedback
Let’s Speak: Activity 1
 Answer the questions adding extra information.
Example
My favorite sport is tennis. I like it because I think it
requires a lot of concentration. Also, you have to
have a good technique to play it...
Let’s Speak: Activity 2

1. Which sport is very dangerous? Why?

2. Which sport don’t you like? Explain.
3. Are you a fan of a sports team? Add extra
information.
4. Do you practice any sports? Why or why not?
 Answer the questions adding extra information.
Did you know?
1. What do you think about extreme sports Blood sport: a sport or contest (such as
and blood sports? hunting or cockfighting) involving bloodshed.
2. Do you like any? Do you dislike any? Why?
Let’s Speak: Activity 2

3. Would you practice any of them?

4. Are blood sports legal in your country? Extreme Sports Blood Sports
Bungee jumping Bullfighting
Climbing Cockfighting
Surfing Boxing
Skiing Mixed martial arts
Snowboarding Recreational hunting
Skateboarding Animal baiting
Paragliding
Parachuting
Skydiving
Feedback
Let’s Speak: Activity 2
 Select what is true for you.
1. Now I can describe different sports using related vocabulary.
a. I can do it.
b. I am in progress.
c. I need more practice.
Let’s think!

2. Now I can give my opinion about different sports using specific

vocabulary.
a. I can do it.
b. I am in progress.
c. I need more practice.