Vocabulary and conversation activity
The 7-minute Workout Sweeps the Country Video activity
A New Approach to Fitness
Reading and vocabulary
A Lifetime Experience Video actvity
Sports Vocabulary, conversation and game
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Showing posts with label Sports. Show all posts
At The Health Club
Vocabulary and Conversation
activity
A)Match the following
terms to the images in the picture.
boxing -
lifting weight - stationary
bike -
exercise bench – doing yoga -
doing crunches - doing gym -
exercise ball - dance class - aqua aerobics - resistance bands - treadmill -
mat - dumbells – barbell kettlebells
- climber - jumping rope
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B) Discussion
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C) Complete the
missing lines in the conversation below.
Bob:You look really fit and toned! How do you do it? I can’t seem to
improve much at the health club?
Andy: What’s your routine like?
Bob: ...........................................................................
Andy: And how often do you go?
Bob:
...........................................................................
Andy: Did an instructor give you a weekly schedule?
Bob: ...........................................................................
Andy: How long have you been lifting weights?
Bob: ............................................................................
Andy: Maybe you’ve been working out on the same machines for too long,
and you are pretty used to them. You need to vary your routine.
Bob:
.............................................................................
Andy: Have you thought about getting a personal trainer? You could
sign up for a few sessions to help you set up a good regimen.
Bob: ..............................................................................
Andy: It could be. Another option to see better results is to train
more often, like every other day.
Bob:
...............................................................................
Andy: Just think of it as a hobby. It's actually fun when you start
seeing results.
Bob:
................................................................................
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The 7-Minute Workout Sweeps the Country
Video Activity
ABC News – Length: 2.05 minutes
Is it possible that a workout
shows real results in only 7 minutes? Watch the clip and find out.
Answer the following questions about the news report
ABC Breaking News | Latest News Videos
1)What do you understand by a workout “that’s sweeping the country”?
2)What does the news anchor
compare the 7 minutes routine to?
3)Can you give two examples
of the workout popularity?
4)Is the workout effective
for Heather Holland?
5)What results does
physiologist Polly De Mille obtained? Complete the missing numbers: “Heather's heart rate quickly escalated from ..............
to ................. beats per minute.
In .............. minutes, she burned ................ calories.”
6)What is the scientists
final opinion of the workout’s effectiveness?
7)What does Chris Jordan, who
developed the workout, suggest?
8)Does Jordan’s comment
leaves the reporter surprised, disappointed, happy?
A New Approach to Fitness
Reading Comprehension Activity
Read the article below and answer the questions that follow.
Say the word "exercise" to a group of people these
days and you're likely to get a wide variety of reactions. Some people will
describe their workouts with a surge of energy and enthusiasm. For others,
the word might bring up not-so-fond memories of high school and physical
education classes. Associating exercise with negative feelings, such as
shame, embarrassment or guilt, is enough to dampen anyone's
resolve to start
a fitness program.
There was a time when fitness came with as many "shoulds" as diets
did : You should do a certain kind of exercise; you should do a certain
amount of exercise; and you should feel guilty any time you don't exercise.
Those rules have changed. What is more, the new word in exercise is
"moderation". You can enjoy substantial health benefits by fitting
moderate amounts of physical activity into your days. If aerobics and weight
training are the only things that come to mind, think again. Traditional
health club activities are just one style of movement. There are also playful
activities, such as rollerblading and flying a kite. You can exercise your
competitive spirit by joining a team, playing tennis or bowling on the
weekends. Even chore-oriented activities like washing the car, baking bread
and mowing the lawn have value.
Of course, one activity may feel pleasurable to one person and grueling to
another. Just as changing your eating behavior takes time, practice and
patience, so does searching for which forms of exercise best suit you; but
you'll love the rewards.
(adapted from Shape Magazine)
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Comprehension
1.Which is the best summary of the article?
a)If you have patience and determination, you can find a routine
that suits you.
b)The concept of gym and fitness has changed.
c)People with bad experiences in sports or gym, find it difficult
to keep fit.
2.Find the statements that prove the following:
a)Even small things can improve your fitness.
b)There’s people who feel optimistic about exercising.
c)Not everybody has the same opinion about sports or fitness
practices.
d)In the past fitness was full of rules and prohibitions.
3.Vocabulary: Match the terms on the left to their definitions on
the right.
1.“a SURGE of...”
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A)Arduous, exhausting.
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2.“NOT-SO-FOND memories”
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B)Diminish
the activity or vigor.
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3.“to DAMPEN anyone's resolve”
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C)Change your opinion.
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4.“If... the only things that come to mind, THINK AGAIN.”
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D)A wave, a movement.
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5.“activity... GRUELING to another”
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E)A bit tough
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A Lifetime Experience
Video activity
“I Am LA” on
vimeo.com – length: 3
minutes
Do you think
boxing is a good workout? Why? Why not?
Is is good
for boys and girls? Explain.
Have you ever
tried it? What was your experience like?
Would you try
it?
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Would you feel
intimidated walking into a boxing gym in Los Angeles?
Watch the clip
below. Sauchsee Larkins, who runs Broadway Boxing Gym explains what it’s like.
Are the
following statements TRUE or FALSE?
a)Boxers do some routine activities everyday.
b)Sauchsee thinks that boxing is not just a sport.
c)Some kids with good school grades pay lower fees.
d)Talent, self-discipline and social values help you in this activity.
e)You don’t have to hate your opponent.
f)The number one key for Sauchsee is to accept the mixture of different
nationalities.
g)The gym trainers are certified at college.
h)One trainer says that his job is to give support and teach the new
ways.
i)He has come to the gym since he was a teenager and works 6 days a week
now.
j)Get better with our lives is the main reason why they are all at the
gym.
Sports
Vocabulary,
Conversation and Game Activity
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What are the names of the
sports in the picture? Unscramble the letters and find out.
1.aghn idgglin
5.kabestblal
9.cnefing
13.labhandl
17.yarechr
21.migmwins
25.wugnirfinds
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2.rinowg
6.nobinxg
10.recsoc
14.alimart rats
18.jigogng
22.nestni
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3.lofg
7.icgycln
11.sacgmntisy
15.legwrstin
19.nislaig
23.labet nestni
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4.sablelbal
8.rehos grindi
12. ginwiehtliftg
16.taskign
20.yalvelobl
24.inskig
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We use the verbs play, do and go with sports and activities.
Play is used with ball sports or
competitive games where we play against another player or team.
Do is used for a recreational
activity or a non-team sport that does not use a ball. It is also used with
–ing sports when we “do not go anywhere”. It can be used with most sports as a
synonym of “practice”.
Go is used with activities that
end in –ing when we go somewhere to do
something.
Fill in the chart with the
sports from the picture, and add a few ones of your own:
PLAY
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DO
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GO
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GAME: Find the sports hidden
in the grid.
Answers - The Fitness Issue
At The Health Club
A) 1.doing gym 2.stationary bike 3.doing crunches 4.mat
5.dumbells 6.climber 7.treadmill
8.jumping rope 9 aqua
aerobics 10.dance class 11.exercise
bench 12.doing yoga 13.exercise ball 14.resistance bands 15.kettlebells 16.lifting weight 17.barbell
18.boxing
C) Model dialog
Bob:”You look really fit and toned! How do you do it? I can’t seem to
improve much at the health club?"
Andy: "What’s your routine like?"
Bob: "I usually spend 30 minutes on the treadmill or stationary
bike for the cardio, and then I lift weight for about 20 minutes."
Andy: "And how often do you go?"
Bob: "I want to go at least 3 times a week, but I usually workout twice
only because of my work."
Andy: "Did an instructor give you a weekly schedule?”
Bob: “Yes, I’m supposed to work on legs and forearms too, but I didn’t
enjoy that and I got a little sore afterwards.”
Andy: "How long have you been lifting weights?"
Bob: "For a year and a half but I don’t have much muscle definition."
Andy: “Maybe you’ve been working out on the same machines for too long, and
you are pretty used to them. You need to vary your routine”
Bob:”I know. It’s only that I hate going to the gym really.”
Andy: “Have you thought about getting a personal trainer? You could sign
up for a few sessions to help you set up a good regimen.”
Bob:”Isn’t that supposed to be very expensive?”
Andy:”It could be. Another option to see better results is to train more
often, like every other day."
Bob: "That's a lot. I don't think I have the discipline for
that."
Andy: "Just think of it as a hobby. It's actually fun when you
start seeing results."
Bob:”Thanks for the advice. I’ll definitely look into that.”
The
7-Minute Workout Sweeps the Country
1) an exercise routine that
is very popular all over. 2) heating up
a frozen dinner 3) It was mentioned in the "New York Times", it has dozens of smartphone apps, countless
youtube training clips and a music video 4)Yes, she says “I'm winded and
sweeting.” 5) 96 - 163 – 7 – 52 6) The scientist says it is good, but there
probably isn't enough research to say this is all you need to do. 7) He recommends doing it not once, but three
times for a good hard vigorous workout.
8) He is suprised that three times makes it a 21-minute workout. He
thinks that it might not be the best
workout, but he feels that “it still packs a punch” (hits you hard).
A New Approach to Fitness
1.b) 2.a)”You
can enjoy substantial health benefits by fitting moderate amounts of physical
activity into your days.” b)”Some people
will describe their workouts with a surge of energy and enthusiasm.” c)”one activity may feel pleasurable to one
person and grueling to another.” d)”There was a time when fitness came with as
many "shoulds" as diets did”
3. 1.D 2.E 3.B 4.C 5.A
A Lifetime Experience
a) T (Once a week at least they
spar, but they run and shadowbox every day)
b) T (It’s also a social activity.)
c) F (Some kids with good grades dont have to pay.) d) F (she doesn’t mention talent) e) T
f) T g) F (They are old time trainers
and ex boxers) h) F (He says that to give back is his job) i) F (He has come to
the gym since he was a little kid.) j)T
SPORTS
1.hang gliding 2.rowing 3.golf
4.baseball 5.basketball 6.boxing 7.cycling 8.horse riding 9.fencing 10.soccer
11.gymnastics 12. weightlifting 13.handball 14.martial arts 15.wrestling
16.skating 17.archery 18.jogging 19.sailing 20.voleyball 21.swimming 22.tennis
23.table tennis 24.skiing 25.windsurfing
Play: golf, baseball, basketball, soccer, handball,
voleyball, tennis, table tennis. (the verb DO is also possible as a synonym of
“practice)
Do: boxing, fencing, gymnastics,
weightlifting, martial arts, wrestling, archery, swimming.
Go: hang gliding, rowing,
cycling, horse riding, skating, jogging, sailing, skiing, windsurfing. (the verb DO is also possible as a synonym of
“practice)
The London Olympics Issue
I'll admit I'm very much looking forward to London 2012, and really wish I was there to watch a few events live.
This issue is therefore, entirely dedicated to the games. Find all, or nearly all, about London's mascots, visit the host city via video and meet the fastest man in the world, Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt.
Next, get ready to sing along Muse's Survival, the official song of the games and go on and check a few sport idioms to end with a try at your knowledge on sports and the Olympics with a crossword puzzle.
Hope you have a nice rest of the month. See you next time!
London Olympic and Paralympic Mascots - The Olympic Issue
Read the text below and answer the questions that follow.
You may always picture a
Mascot whenever you recall any Olympic Games. Most of those awaiting the 2012
London Olympic Games are well aware that Mandeville and Wenlock are this
year’s Mascots for London Olympic and Paralympic games. They are already
making great sales in the commercial markets. Olympic Games might have lost a
little of its fun if there were no Mascots.
Olympic Mascots
Olympic Game Mascots are
generally animals or characters native to the place where the Olympic Games
are taking place. There have also been human figures as Mascots. The Mascots
are used to depict the native nation’s heritage and culture. Every Olympic
Game has a different Mascot and sometimes more than one Mascot. These Mascots
make major appearances in Olympic Souvenirs and Olympic Memorabilia.
Mascots for 2012 London Olympic Games
London is playing host for
the 2012 Olympic Games. The Mascot for Olympic Games is Wenlock while
Mandeville is the Mascot for 2012 Paralympics. The Mascots Wenlock and
Mandeville are supposed to be the last two drops of steel used for making the
London Olympic Stadium.
Wenlock’s eyes portray a
camera lens that sees and captures everything that comes into sight and he has
bracelets on hand that are in the hues of Olympic rings and are used to
depict friendship bands.
Mandeville has a lens eye
just like Wenlock and also has a light on forehead for the same reason. To
convey that Mandeville is a moving spirit, he has been given aerodyanamic
tail and hands. He has a timer on his wrist showing he is always in a rush to
bring out the best in him.
Other Famous Olympic
Mascots
Every year, these Games
have different Mascots. Some of these Mascots are still fresh in our minds
while some barely find reference. The first Olympic Mascot was introduced in
1968 Winter Olympics in Grenoble, France which was a man on the skies named
Schuss. However, the one that really fetched fame was the 1972 Munich Olympic
Games Mascot Waldi, the striped colourful Dachshund.
Adapted from: http://www.olympicgames2012london.org
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1.What do mascots Wenlock and
Mandeville symbolize?
2.What do all Olympic Games
might lack without Mascots?
3.Whose eyes represent a
camera?
4.When did mascots appear for
the first time?
5.What gives the idea that Mandeville
is a moving spirit?
6.What do mascots represent
in relation to their host city?
Meet the Fastest Man in the World - The Olympic Issue
Usain Bolt is a
Jamaican sprinter and the fastest man in the world. He broke three world
records in the Beijing Olympics in track and field.
Watch the video
and complete the following notes:
1.Usain Bolt holds the record for ... meters and .... meters.
2.He hopes one day to break the ... seconds for the 100meters.
3.He's coming back to London Olympic games after he was forced to cut short
his last season due to a...
4.He stunned the world and his competitors at the Olympics in...
5.So far this season, his record has been ... seconds.
6.His aim right now is to get back on good ... get his ... right.
7. His ... is Lighting Bolt.
8.Once upon a time running 100 meters in under ... seconds was considered
herculean.
9.He’s far from the perfect sprinter. His runs still have flaws and he
can do ...
10.Some people has called him ... but he says he’s just relaxed.
11.He says he enjoys track and field but he’s still young and wants to
enjoy....
12. He’s not even .. years old
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