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Premium I Unit 05
yocabulary I sports
G.. Look at the clues and complete the crossword with
words relating eo spore.
Across
3 gee a poinr, or goal, etc. in a sport or game
S defeat another person in a competition
7 the person who comes fi rst in a game or competition
9 an object used in tennis, badminton and squash for hitting
the ball
11 people who do something together as a group, e.g. a sport
12 opposite of win
. Down
a person who makes sure that the rules of a game are
followed
2 a piece of material made from suing used in many sports
4 wanting to win very much
6 another word for coach and also a sports shoe
8 a situation when each side in a game has equal points and
neither side wins
10 a long, thin stick used to play golf
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@.. Put the sports in the box into the correct column
of the table. .
gymnastics basketball weightlifting hockey
canoeing horse riding athletics boxing
fencing volleyball swimming sailing
badminton cycling judo skiing
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Listening I the Asian Games
(!:E., Listen to a discussion between two sports
commentators about the Asian Games. Complete
these sentences in your own words.
1 Pete says a large part of the Asian Games' amaction is
the ...
2 What most impresses Pete about sepak takraw is the ...
3 Techniques such as bicycle kicks can be painful
because ...
4 Sepak takraw became more popular in the 1980s after ...
S The first women's championship was held in ...
6 Pete predicts that Thailand ...
7 When asked about the future of sepak takraw, Pete says ...
STUDY SKIL
listening comprehension with multiple-
choice options
lt can be useful to answer questions in
your own words before you look at the
options. Then decide which option seems
most similar to your own answer. You will
find that the words in the options will not
be exactly what the speakers say. You have
to interpret what was said and choose the
option that is most similar.
@.1'1El .. Look at these questions and the answer
options. Which options most closely resemble
your answers in Exercise 1? Listen again to
confirm your choice and check any questions
you are still not sure about.
1 What does Pete say is a large parr of the amaction of
che Asian Games?
A the fact that they are held every four years
B the inclusion of regional spores
C the number of athletes who participate
2 Pere is most impressed by
A the fast pace of sepak rakraw and the players'
agility.
B the players' ability to keep the ball in the air in
sepak rakraw.
C the sepak takraw players' control of the ball
without using their hands.
3 When players do bicycle kicks in sepak takraw, they
A usually hurt their feet when they land.
B aren't usually as good as footballers at the
technique.
C don't usually fall on their backs afterwards.
4 Sepak takraw became more popular in the 1980s
after
A formal rules were established.
B a net and rattan ball were introduced into the
game.
C a new type of ball made the faster.
5 When was the nrst international women's
championship held?
A .Beiji(lg_in ;
B Thailand in 1997
C Malaysia in 1965
6 Pete predicts that Thailand
A will continue to dominate international
competitions.
B won't lose many international competitions.
C could start losing more international competitions.
7 What does Pete say about the future of sepak takraw?
A it will soon be less popular than football in Asia.
B le is inevitable chat it will be an Olympic spore.
C it will probably nor become an Olympic spore.
1 PREmtum UNIT 05
@"& .. Listen to an extract from the discussion which
contains the key information for question 1 in
Exercise 2. Com piece the text.
What does Pete say is a large parr of the amaction of the
Asian Games?
What makes the Games
1
is that they also
showcase some are 3
their homelands. Games like kabaddi, originally from India,
and the martial art of wushu from China. That's what gives
the Games a
4
charm.
Grammar 1 obligation and permission
Read che weblog about the Olympic Games and
choose the correct alternatives to complete the
messages.
According to the Olympic tradition, the most important thing is not
to win, but to t ake part. But has all the TV and sponsorship money
killed the Olympic spirit? Are the modern Games about sport or
about business?
The true spirit of the Olympics is dead. I understood that it is
supposed to/has to' be a competition for amateurs-where are they?
Professional and millionaire tennis, basketball and football players
canlmust
2
participate in the Games so what chance do real amateurs
have?
Laura, Liverpool, UK
The Olympic spirit is not dead. The organisers of the Games need
money because they are required to/forbidden to
3
provide world-
class faci lities. lt's not surprising they sell sponsorship. The money
has to/is supposed to
4
come from somewhere and people don't want
it to be their taxes.
Paul, Houston, USA
lt is disgusting to see how many rich countri es buy their medals by
stealing talent from poorer nations. The Olympic Committee may!
should
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have a rule that if an athlete has competed in any competition
for one country, he or she isn't allowed to/isn't required to' compete
for another country.
Nick, Helsinki, Finland
Some companies in the USA don't just buy advertising, they sponsor
athletes by employing them. Then they are allowed to/are forbidden
to
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have time off work to train and compete. This is the kind of
responsible sponsorship that I would like to see more of.
Amanda, Washington, USA
@, Which views do you agree with? What else would you
say on che subjecc?
@.. Read che compleced weblog again and find:
1 a phrase for making a suggestion
2 a phrase saying what is expected to happen
3 a phrase which expresses strong obligation
4 a phrase:with"expresses a: ne,essary condition,
S two phrases meaning permission is gtven
6 a phrase which means permission is not given




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