7 клас. Англійська мова. Sport. Listening

7 клас. Англійська мова. Sport. Listening

"The Fastest Man on Earth"

Usain Bolt was born on August 21, 1986, in a small town in Jamaica. As a child, he spent his time playing football and cricket in the street with his brother. He was very fast, and by the age of 12, he was the fastest runner in his school. 

At first, Usain didn't want to be a sprinter. He loved cricket and wanted to be a fast bowler. But his coach saw his speed and told him to try track and field. In 2002, at the age of 15, he won the 200-metre race at the World Junior Championships and became the youngest gold medallist ever. 

His biggest success came at the Olympic Games in Beijing (2008), London (2012), and Rio (2016). He won gold medals in the 100m and 200m races in three Olympics in a row. People call him "Lightning Bolt" because he is incredibly fast. 

Today, Usain Bolt is retired, but he is still a role model for many young people. He proves that with hard work and a positive attitude, you can achieve your dreams. 

Завдання до тексту (Listening Comprehension)

I. Decide if the statements are True or False:

1. Usain Bolt is from the United Kingdom.
2. He was the fastest runner in his school at 12 years old.
3. His first favorite sports were football and cricket.
4. He won gold medals in four different Olympic Games.
5. His nickname is "Lightning Bolt".

II. Answer the questions:

1. When was Usain Bolt born?
2. What did his coach tell him to do?
3. Why do people call him "Lightning Bolt"? 

Keys

1. False
2. True
3. True
4. False-only three
5. True