Getting Ready
Match each picture with the correct word.
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1) windsurf 2) play baseball 3) ski |
4) play golf 5) go to a gym 6) play tennis |
7) play basketball 8) play volleyball 9) swim |
10) play soccer 11) ride a bike 12) run |
Show answers
1) j 2) c 3) i 4) a 5) d 6) f
7) b 8) k 9) g 10) h 11) e 12) l
Listening 1
People are talking about sports and exercise. Listen and number the pictures.
Show answers & Transcript
a 4 b 6 c 1 d 3 e 5 f 2
Transcript
1)
A: Do you play sports on weekend, Rita?
B: No, I hate sports.
A: Really? So what do you do on weekend?
B: Uh, I watch favorite programs on TV.
A: Well, that’s not too tiring!
2)
A: Do you like sports, Curtis?
B: Sure, I play a lot of sports.
A: So, what sports do you play?
B: Well, everything. Baseball, volleyball, swimming – but favorite sport is tennis.
A: Oh yeah?
B: Yeah, I play every day after work.
3)
A: You’re in great shape, Robert.
B: Thanks.
A: So, how do you do it?
B: Well, I go to the pool about three times a week, and I swim for about two hours.
A: Two hours? Are you practicing for the Olympic Games or something?
4)
A: How do you keep in shape, Jon?
B: Me? I travel.
A: What do you mean, you travel?
B: Well, I ride bike about 20 miles every weekend.
5)
A: Wow! What happened?
B: I went skiing.
A: Gee. That looks pretty bad.
B: Yeah.
A: Do you ski often?
B: No. It was first time.
6)
A: Do you get much exercise, Joe?
B: Yes, I do. I walk a lot.
A: Where?
B: To McDonald’s. Yeah, I walk there about four times a week to get a hamburger and fries.
Listening 2
Task 1
What sport or activity is the person talking about? Listen and circle the correct answer.
1) a swimming
b going to the gym
c jogging
2) a playing volleyball
b playing golf
c playing soccer
3) a playing baseball
b playing soccer
c playing tennis
4) a playing tennis
b watching TV
c reading
5) a swimming
b jogging
c windsurfing
6) a diving
b riding a bicycle
c walking
Show answers
1) b 2) a 3) c 4) b 5) c 6) c
Task 2
Listen again. What do you think each person says next? Circle the correct answer.
1) a Yes, about three times a week.
b Yeah, I’m getting lazy.
c Yeah, I’m tired.
2) a Yeah, I’d love to.
b I enjoy skiing.
c Yeah, you’re right.
3) a Volleyball is tiring.
b Volleyball. It’s favorite.
c Tennis is expensive.
4) a I know, but I’m lazy.
b No, thanks. I’m tired.
c Yeah, reading is fun.
5) a It’s too hot.
b Yeah, I’d love to.
c I don’t like the cold.
6) a In the car.
b In the morning.
c In the park.
Show answers & Transcript
1) a 2) a 3) b 4) a 5) c 6) c
Transcript
1)
A: You look like you’re in great shape, David.
B: Well, I go to the gym every day after work, and on Saturdays, too. I love it. Do you work out?
2)
A: Do you play a lot of sports?
B: Yes, I do.
A: Do you like volleyball?
B: Yeah, I play volleyball during the week.
A: Want to play with me and friends tonight?
3)
A: You’re in good shape, Zach. Do you play a lot of sports?
B: Yes, I do. I love sports. I play volleyball on Thursdays, and on Saturdays and Sundays I play tennis.
A: Which one do you like best?
4)
A: Do you like playing sports?
B: Nah, not really. I don’t like exercising at all. But I do watch a lot of baseball on TV!
A: You really should get some exercise.
5)
A: What kinds of sports do you play?
B: Let’s see. Well, in the summer I enjoy windsurfing. But I don’t do anything in the winter.
A: Why not?
6)
A: So, do you get any exercise?
B: Well, not much. I don’t have a lot of free time, but about once a week I walk for an hour.
A: Oh. Where do you walk?
Listening 3
Task 1
People are talking about how they spend their free time. Listen and check (✓) the correct information.
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Exercises a lot |
Exercises a little |
Never exercises |
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1) Bill |
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2) Liz |
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3) Victor |
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4) Maria |
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5) David |
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Exercises a lot 1) , 4)
Exercises a little 2) , 5)
Never exercises 3)
Task 2
Listen again. Match the names on the left with the activities on the right.
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1) Bill 2) Liz 3) Victor 4) Maria 5) David |
a golfs b bicycles c plays baseball d takes walks e plays video games |
Show answers & Transcript
1) c 2) d 3) e 4) a 5) b
Transcript
1)
I think exercise is so important to good health. There’s a really good sports club near school. During the week, I play tennis there for an hour before school starts. On weekends, I usually work out at the gym near house for a few hours. I also play baseball with some friends from school. It’s so much fun!
2)
I don’t like jogging or doing anything too energetic. I prefer taking walks. I like to take a short walk every day through the park across from house. Sometimes boyfriend goes with me. It’s nice to talk and look at the flowers and trees. On Sunday, I like to swim, but for only about a half hour. I sleep the rest of the weekend.
3)
I am a big soccer fan, but I only watch it on TV. I can’t stand playing it! There are great games to watch on weekends. I also enjoy watching tennis. I’d like to learn someday, but I don’t like to sweat. I love chess and often play with younger sister. She’s really good at it and usually wins. On weekends, I love to play video games with some of friends.
4)
I just love to exercise! I like many different sports. Let’s see__ I like swimming a lot. I get up very early, around 5 a.m., and swim for two hours from Monday to Friday. I also enjoy basketball and play with a group of friends from work every Tuesday night. And I’ve also started playing golf this year. Before playing, I jog to warm up.
5)
I enjoy exercise, but I don’t do it as much as I should. I meet a friend every Wednesday and we play tennis. I’m not a very good player, but it’s fun and we usually play for an hour. On weekends, I like to bike around our neighborhood. I guess I spend an hour or two doing that. Oh, and I love baseball, but only watch it while sitting on the couch eating popcorn!
Conversation Corner: Talking about sports
Task 1
Listen to the conversation. Write the missing words.
A: Do you ________ any ________, Nick?
B: Yes, I love playing sports. But ________ sport is ________
A: Really? Are you on a team?
B: Yeah, I am. It’s a lot of ________
A: How ________ do you ________?
B: Oh, about ________ a ________ So, how about you? Do you play sports?
A: Well, it depends. Do you think playing video games is a sport?
B: Umm__. I’m not sure about ________
Task 2
Practice the conversation with a partner. Be sure to stress the correct words.
Show answers & Transcript
A: Do you play any sports , Nick?
B: Yes, I love playing sports. But favorite sport is volleyball .
A: Really? Are you on a team?
B: Yeah, I am. It’s a lot of fun .
A: How often do you play ?
B: Oh, about twice a week . So, how about you? Do you play sports?
A: Well, it depends. Do you think playing video games is a sport?
B: Umm__. I’m not sure about that .
