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Sport in my life

Веремчук А. П. , вчитель-методист англійської мови Оріхівської філії №3 КЗ ОЗЗСО «Сузір’я», м. Оріхів, Запорізька область.

The aim of the lesson: to develop reading and writing skills, to practice in listening comprehension, to develop communicative skills using active lexis on the topic, to teach working in groups.

Procedure

Introduction

Greeting: Good morning!

How do you feel today?

P1:I`m in the pink.

T: By the way, did you do your morning exercises?

P1: Yes, I did.

Do you do your morning exercises regularly?

P1: Of course, I do.

T: Do you think morning exercises are a good way to start a day?

P1: Certainly. Morning exercises as well as any physical activity during the day help me to be always healthy and keep me fit.

Warming up - Riddle

Do this riddle. You can read a popular saying if you cross out in the boxes:

3 sports
3 weather words
4 colours
2 things that fly
3 words that rhyme with “ eight”

soccer	scarlet	straight	cloudy	rain
weight	baseball	no	pink	like
jet	grate	beige	purple	tennis
sunny	there`s	place	bluebird	home

(There is no place like home)

Situation

Read these items of sportswear and say what sports they are suitable for:

Swimming-trunks and a swimsuit;

Trainers (sneekers);

a sports jacket;

a waterproof jacket;

a tracksuit;

knee-length socks;

a ski cap and gloves;

mittens and gloves;

a T-shirt and shorts

Work in groups

Describe one of these games:

tennis
rugby
table tennis
draughts;
ice hockey
badminton

Use the example:

A game in which two teams hit a large ball with their hands, backwards and forwards over a high net. The ball is not allowed to bounce on the ground. It is a game of volleyball.
A game in which two teams of five players each try to score goals by throwing a large ball through a net fixed to a metal ring at each end of the court. The players bounce the ball while running, and pass it to each other. It is a game of basketball.

Debates

T: Now, pupils, let`s organize debates on the following situation. Divide into two teams.

The first group is fond of sport and they are great fans of football, volleyball and tennis. They like to watch sport competitions on TV sitting in comfortable arm-chairs and enjoying themselves.

The second group is also keen on these kinds of sport but they prefer to go in for sport training themselves at the stadiums and sports centres rather than simply watching the competitions.

Who is ready to start our debates?

P1: As for me I think to be a good sportsman does not suit everyone.

P2: I don`t share your opinion. I am quite sure that sport does a lot of good.

P3: Besides sport takes a lot of time and energy.

P4: Firstly, to have a healthy mind you must have a healthy body.

P5: I know exactly, it makes you feel unhappy when you loose a game. So, you feel sad.

P6: I suppose you are mistaken. It teaches you not only to loose but to win as well.

P7: I think when you loose a game, you are in low waters.

P8: On the contrary, sport builds a character. It makes you persistent and hard-working.

P9:Frankly speaking, I can`t but agree that sport really causes a lot of troubles.

P10: But I am sure, it makes you a leader.

P11: To my mind, doing sport you can hurt yourself, that`s why I think it`s better to watch sports programs on TV.

P12: I can`t but mention sport makes men but bass.

P13: As for me, Watching sports competitions on TV you needn`t go to the stadium. You can sit in an arm-chair at home and watch your favourite sports programs on TV.

P14: I`m for active sport, as it makes our life more exciting, it makes us healthy, more organized, better disciplined. Sport always keeps us fit and gives us physical activity, liveliness, mobility and gives us much energy. So, that`s why I have made up my mind to go in for tennis. Besides, I must say, I have been going in for aerobics. I am slender, slim, energetic and have a good posture.

Discussion

T: I wonder, children, what role sport plays in your life. Share your experiences.

Possible answers

P1: As for me I like sport greatly. In summer I like to run, to swim in the sea and play basketball.

P2: In winter I go in for skiing and skating.

P3: I`m a figure-skating fan. I like to skate on the skating-rink in our Sports Centre all the year round.

P4: I also try to watch all figure-skating competitions on TV. To continue my story I must say that I am keen on aerobics. I train myself at home and I always find time in my busy schedule for my regular trainings.

P5: Over the last years aerobics became popular with girls and women. It`s no wonder, it helps us to be slim, healthy and strong.

P6: As for me I know the founder of this kind of sport was a well-known actress Jane Fonda.

P7: To cut my story short I must say that for me sport is essential part of my life and I am very keen on it. I like jogging in the morning and do my physical exercises in the evening. I like to go jogging in the park and breath fresh air.

P8: When I go in for sport I`m always cheerful, active and feel wonderful. That`s why I think that sport is very important in my life.

P9: If you want to be healthy, strong, look beautiful and attractive you should go in for sport.

P10: Speaking about sport I can`t but mention our Physical Training lessons at school. The most popular kinds of sports in our school are volleyball, basketball and football. Our teacher organizes different sports competitions and Olympiads. And one more thing. In winter we spend much time outdoors skating and skiing.

P11: As for me I go in for running. I think running is a wonderful sport .It gives me a good stamina. Besides I do my morning exercises and take a cool shower.

P12: To tell the truth I have chosen volleyball because it needs mobility and much energy. Moreover it keeps a person in a good form. I have my trainings at the sports school three times a week. I have been playing volleyball for three years. But the more I play the more I like it. I have a good coach. We often take part in volleyball competitions. Finishing my story I must say that sport and physical exercises make us strong and healthy.

Dialogues

T: Read the dialogues and make up your own ones about your favourite kind of sport.

My favourite team

Look! The teams are coming onto the field.
Which one is “Shakhtar”?
They are in red and white uniforms.
Who is kicking off? (Хто починає гру?)
“Dinamo”
Are both teams good this season?
Yes, they are.
Which one`s better?
I think “Dinamo” is better than “Shakhtar”
Do they sometimes lose?
Oh, yes. They sometimes lose but they usually win.
Which team do you support?
I always support “Dinamo”.
They haven`t scored yet… What`s wrong?
I am not worried yet.
They have already been in the field for half an hour.
Look! “Dinamo`s” winger is attacking! “Shakhtar`s” defender is tackling him! (Захисник «Шахтаря» хоче відібрати м’яч)
Yes. Look at that… a goal!
What`s the score now?
One – nil to “Dinamo” (“ One” to “ nil” in favour of “Dinamo”)
What a game!
Look at him! He plays for “Shakhtar” and always scores.
Pass it….Pass it….!
Shoot! Shoot! A goal!
What a goal!

Let`s talk about sport

What`s your favourite sport?
I prefer tennis, volleyball and football but, like most of us, I`ve become a viewer rather than a participant. I watch matches nearly every weekend at the stadium or on TV. What about you? Do you play football?
No, I don`t. But I am a football fan. By the way, did you watch the championship on TV yesterday?
Of course, I did. You know I am a big football fan too.
But I didn`t manage to see it. I was very busy with my housework. Was the match interesting?
Oh, I watched it with keen interest!
Who played for the cup?
“Dinamo” and “Zaria” did.
What was the score at yesterday`s football match?
Three to two.
In whose favour?
In favour of “Dinamo”. It was a splendid victory for “Dinamo” team. They attacked all the time but the football players of “Zaria” were also very good and they could score the third goal any time. But the time was up and the referee stopped the game.
Who scored the goals?
….
Who was the goal – keeper of “Dinamo”?
…..
Was the stadium overcrowded?
Yes, it was. There was no vacant place at the stadium.
Thank you very much. I am pleased with your answers. I`ll try not to miss another match with “ Dinamo” playing. It`s my favorite team.
See you soon!
So long!

Listening Activity

At the stadium

Pre - Listening tasks

You`ll listen to a story which is called “At the stadium”. What do you think it is about?

While – Listening

Listen and say what there will be at the stadium.

Post – Listening task

Answer the questions:

Where is Alec going?
What will there be at the stadium?
Does Alec play football well?
What place did his team win last year?
Was the girls` team very good at volleyball?
How did they train this year?
Who will see the competitions?

It is Sunday. Alec is going to the stadium. Today his school team will take part in the competitions. There will be competitions in volleyball and football, running and jumping. Alec plays football very well. He is a member of a school football team. Last year their team won the first place. They became champions and got a prize. So this year they will try to play well too. The girls` team was not very good at volleyball. It won only the fourth place. Many schoolchildren are going to the stadium. They will see the competitions.

10. Reading for Discussion

Text 1.

Read the text about athletics and say which of these sports are track-and-field events and which are not.

Swimming, horse-riding, discus throwing, boxing, running, water polo, 100-metre race, wrestling, figure skating, gymnastics, long jumping, aerobics, skiing, rugby

Athletics

Athletics ( Br E) or track-and-field (Am E) is the general name given to such kinds of sports as running, long jumping and some others. Athletics includes both track events (= running races) and field events (= sports involving jumping, throwing things, etc. , which are not races).

Most of track events are named according to distance, for example, She is running in the 400 metres. She is running in a race over a distance of 400 metres. The person who comes first in an event wins a gold medal, the person who comes second wins a silver medal and the person who comes third wins a bronze medal. People usually talk about somebody winning the gold, the silver or the bronze, for example He won the gold in the 100 metres. She won a bronze in the long jumping.

Athletes compete with their opponents or rivals.

People who follow the competition are spectators or sports fans.

They support their team or shout for it.

Use this outline to speak about track-and-field.

athletics – what it is;
the way people tell about races and field events;
track events;
field events;
the usual way to name track events;
winners in athletics;
people supporting athletes.

Text 2

Read the text and say if only the student was wrong.

He was only wrong by two!

Jack was a football coach at an American college. He always tried to find good football players for his team. Jack trained his players very well. They were good at running, jumping, swimming, rowing and playing different games. They often took part in races and practically always won. All Jack`s players were tall strong men, excellent sportsmen and just nice people. They hardly ever gave him trouble and the college team was the best in their state. Regular training, keeping to a diet and a lot of exercises were very important for the sportsmen. They always followed the coach`s advice and received good and excellent results in all home and international competitions and matches. They seldom lost a game, hardly ever-ended matches in a draw. In fact they practically always won. The only trouble with some of his football players was their bad knowledge of many school subjects because the sportsmen were often poor at Maths or English, and it was not always easy for them to become college students.

One day the coach brought an excellent young football player to the Professor of the college. The Professor chose very easy questions but the boy couldn`t answer them. At last the Professor asked, “Well, what`s five times seven?” The student thought for a long time and then answered: “Thirty-six”. The Professor shook his head and looked at the coach. “It`s impossible!” he said. “I don`t want to punish your team. I understand he can throw a ball very well but he doesn`t know Mathematics at all. He can`t be a student.” But the coach seriously said: “Oh, please, sir! Let him become a student. He was only wrong by two!”

Post-Reading tasks

I hope you have understood the story. It is about the football coach Jack who worked (where?)… (at an American college). He trained his team very well. His sportsmen were very good at (what?)… (running, jumping, rowing and different games). But the only trouble with some football players was (what?)…(their bad knowledge of many school subjects) because they were very poor at (what?)… (Maths, English, etc.). One day the coach brought an excellent young football player (where?)… (to the Professor of the college). The Professor asked the player (what?)… ( “What`s five times seven?”). And his answer was (what?)… ( “Thirty-six”.).

And what is the right answer?

A multiple-choice reading comprehension test.

Jack was:

a football player b) a coach c) a professor

Jack`s players were:

excellent sportsmen b) good students c)bad people

The only trouble with the sportsmen was:

they couldn`t play well b) their bad knowledge of school subjects c) their bad behavior

The professor asked the player:

how old he was b) what`s five times seven c)what his name was

The young man answered:

36 b)35 c) My name is Jack.

IV Summarizing

Summing up our today`s lesson, I wonder what conclusion you have come to concerning sport.

Possible answers:

P1: I come to the conclusion that sport plays an important role in our life.

P2: We should go in for sport in order to be healthy and keep fit.

P3: I`m quite sure, sport leads to a healthy way of life.

P4: It makes my life more interesting and well organized.

P5: And I`d like to add. It makes me strong.

P6: As for me I like sport because it moulds (builds) a character.

P7: I suppose sport helps to become a true and bright example for others.

V. Homework

You can have a sport quiz in your class. Work as two teams. Prepare 20-30 questions on sports and games for your opponents and a prize for the winner.

Here are some ideas: