Unit 0
Moving school Hi, I’m new to Bloggers. My name is Amelia. I moved to the Czech Republic in June. Now I go to school here in Prague. The name of the school is Happy Kids School. I think that fits. I’m using this great camera and my zoom to show you what I come across every day. It’s fun. Are you ready? So, let’s go!
In this unit you will • learn about Amelia’s new school • use the present simple and the present continuous • read about Summerhill School
Your challenge • You will create a leaflet of your ideal school
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VIDEO DVD: 1
LET’S GO! 1 Work in groups. Guess the things Amelia can show you in her school. Write down as many as you can. Then share your list with the class. 2 Watch Amelia’s video. Match the photos a)–f) to the words 1)–6). 1) school lunch 2) a microscope
3) a laboratory coat 4) a school locker
5) Mia’s hair 6) a running track
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b)
c)
d)
e)
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3 Work in pairs. Ask and answer the questions. a What does Amelia see and who does she meet every day? b What does she like about her school? c What do you see and who do you meet every day? d What do you like about your school?
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0A 1
My new school
Describe a school.
Look at the illustrations a)–f). Say the school subjects. Then answer the questions. a
b
c
d
e
f
a Which other subjects do you know? b Do you know what PE, IT and RE stand for?
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Study the table. There is / are
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There is one canteen.
There isn’t a canteen.
There are three lockers.
There aren’t lockers.
Read the website of Amelia’s school. Which facilities are there at her school? www.happykidsschool.org
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ABOUT US
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gallery 1
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Happy Kids School is an international school in Prague. You can study from Year 1 to Year 9 at our school. We offer excellent education in a safe and pleasant environment for children from bilingual families. Our modern facilities include a large cafeteria, a very well-equipped gym and a computer room, an art room and a music room. We also have a large theatre and a library at our school.
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Read the sentences. Match the photos 1)–4) in the gallery with the sentences a)–d). a
Some students eat lunch in the canteen.
b
There are a lot of lockers in the corridors.
c
There is a music room with a piano.
d
We go to the gym when we have a PE lesson.
Write sentences about the facilities in your school in your exercise book. Example:
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There is a gym in our school but there isn’t an art room in our school. WB p. 6, 8, 9
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Listen to the beginning of the conversation. Copy the form into your exercise book. Complete the information.
Student card
age
Amelia Lester
7
grade/year
Listen and repeat. Then study the tables. School life to have a break a classmate / a pupil to work with computers to do experiments to do homework to play games to study to play a musical instrument to act = to do drama To like
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I like my classmates.
She likes her classmates.
I like working with computers.
She likes working with computers.
I don’t like working with computers.
She doesn’t like working with computers.
Work in pairs. Listen to the whole conversation. Then say sentences about Amelia. Example:
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Student A: She likes…
Student B: She doesn’t like…
Work in pairs. Speak about what you like/don’t like about your school. Example:
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I like PE lessons but I don’t like doing experiments. thirteen 13
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School life 11
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Describe school activities. 1 2
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Read the sentences a)–f). Match them to the pictures 1)–6). 1
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d
upils wear their school P uniform correctly at all times.
e
upils don’t eat or drink in P classrooms.
f
upils in Years 7, 8 and 9 don’t P wear make-up of any kind.
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upils don’t chew gum P anywhere in school.
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Pupils don’t talk in lessons.
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upils are at school 5 minutes P before registration.
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Listen and repeat. Then study the tables. Activities to be at school
to go by bus / underground / tram
to be on time
to wear a school uniform
to come home early × late
to wear make-up
to have / eat lunch
to have fun
to get up early × late
to attend classes
to use public transport
to walk to school
to do sport
to chew gum
Present simple – positive
Present simple – negative
I You We
have lunch at school. walk to school.
don’t have lunch at school. don’t walk to school.
They
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Work in pairs. Say sentences about your school. Example:
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Student A: We have lunch in the school canteen. Student B: I don’t wear make-up to school. WB p. 7, 12, 13
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Present simple – positive Present simple – negative He
has lunch at school. walks to school.
She It
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doesn’t have lunch at school. doesn’t walk to school.
I study He studies He goes I go He does I do He watches I watch
Listen to Amelia. Work in pairs. Student A: Read a sentence. Student B: Say the sentences with the correct information. Then swap. a
Amelia usually has lunch at home.
d
She uses public transport to school.
b
They live close to school.
e
She does her homework right after school.
c
She plays football in a girls’ team.
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The pupils study Italian.
Present simple – questions I Do
he
you we
go to school? get up early?
Does
she
go to school? get up early?
it
they Short answers
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Yes, I do.
No, I don’t.
Yes, he does.
No, he doesn’t.
Yes, you do.
No, you don’t.
Yes, she does.
No, she doesn’t.
Yes, we do.
No, we don’t.
Yes, it does.
No, it doesn’t.
Yes, they do.
No, they don’t.
Work in pairs. Student A: Ask questions about Student B and in your classmates. Use the words from the orange table. Student B: Answer the questions. Use short answers. Then swap. Do you speak Italian? Does Peter speak Italian? No, I don’t. Yes, he does.
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I am jogging
Speak about present activities.
Listen and repeat the hobbies. Work in groups of 3 or 4. Talk about your hobbies. Example:
Student A: What are your hobbies? Student B: My hobbies are watching films and swimming. Student C: I love drawing and painting. Student D: I like chatting with friends and cycling.
Hobbies
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cooking
dancing
cycling
reading a book
jogging
listening to music
playing cricket / football / tennis / volleyball
chatting with a friend
drawing
riding a horse
painting
playing the guitar / the piano / the flute
watching TV / films / TV series
swimming
writing a poem
making videos
browsing the Internet
taking photos
acting = doing drama
doing yoga
going shopping
sleeping
Prepare a questionnaire with 5–10 questions for your classmates in your exercise book. Then ask and write their names next to the activity they like doing. Find one person for each activity. Example: Adam: Do you like taking photos? Bea: No, I don’t. Adam: Do you like swimming?
QUESTION: NAMES: Do you like taking photos? Do you like swimmin g? Bea Do you like doing yo ga?
Bea: Yes, I do.
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Write a short report about your classmates’ hobbies. Use the information from your questionnaire to help you.
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A REPORT eople like doing many In my class, p things. hn and Daniela . Jo g. in m im sw es lik Bea photos g in k a t e lik I . ga o y like doing WB p. 7, 16
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Present continuous – positive and negative I
am
watching TV.
I
am not
listening to music.
You
are
writing a poem.
You
are not
making a video.
is not
chatting.
are not
sleeping.
He She
He is
playing the piano.
It
It
We
We
You
are
You
jogging.
They
They now
right now
You are sleeping. 4
at the moment
Are you sleeping? Yes, I am. No, I’m not.
Look at the photos a)–e). What are they doing? Say sentences. a
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She
b
c
d
e
Work in pairs. Mime out a hobby. Your classmate guesses. Use the orange table to help you. Example:
Student A: Are you dancing? Student B: No, I am not. Student A: Are you swimming? Student B: Yes, I am.
MINI CHALLENGE: I am… (group work) 1 Write one sentence beginning with I am… on a piece of paper. Use the words from the orange table. Example:
I am listening to music.
2 Go around the classroom and ask one of your classmates. Example:
Student A: What are you doing? Student B: I am listening to music. And you? Student A: I am reading a book.
3 Then swap your pieces of paper. Continue with a new classmate. WB p. 17, 18, 19
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0D 1
My new daily routine
Look at the tables. Study the sentences in a) and b). Which refer to now and which refer to every day or always? a) Present simple
b) Present continuous
I
I
You
learn
We
don’t learn
English.
German.
They
You
am learning
We
am not learning
learns
She
He
French.
doesn’t learn
It
Do
Does
you we
is learning
She
Czech.
German.
Am learn
I
Are
we they
he
he learn
Is
Polish?
it
learning
English?
learning
Spanish?
she
learning
Polish?
it
never every day/week once a week on Fridays always usually often
Czech.
you
Spanish?
they she
French.
isn’t learning
It
I
sometimes
now
Brainstorm verbs. Create a mind map in your exercise book.
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English.
They
He
2
Speak about activities.
right now
at the moment
VERBS
STUDY
SLEEP
Work in pairs. Ask and answer questions. Use the time expressions from the table and the verbs from your mind map. Example:
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Student A: What do you do every day? Student B: I watch TV every day. Student A: What are you doing now? Student B: I am sitting now. WB p. 20, 21
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Watch the video. Are these sentences true (T) or false (F)? a b c d e
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VIDEO DVD: 4
Watch the video again. Choose a), b) or c). 1
2
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melia is calling her best A friend Leila. Leila is writing an email. Leila’s brother is playing in the garden. Leila’s father is cooking and tidying up. Leila’s mum is sleeping.
Amelia gets up early a) at weekends. b) every school day. c) on Fridays. Amelia doesn’t go to school by a) car. b) underground and tram. c) school bus.
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Amelia doesn’t like a) Czech grammar. b) PE. c) biology. Amelia blogs about a) the weather in Prague. b) her friends and family. c) her school and free time.
Say sentences. Then write them in your exercise book. 1
What do they do?
Example: Amelia goes to a new school in Prague. a
Leila / want / to be little again.
c
b
Leila’s mum / tidy up / every afternoon.
Leila’s dad / drive/ her to school on Fridays.
d
Amelia / love / PE and biology.
2
What are they doing?
Example: Leila is writing an essay. a
Amelia
b
Leila
(call) Leila. (check) Facebook.
Amelia (show) photos of her new classmates to Leila. c
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Amelia
(shoot) a video. nineteen 19
An alternative school 1
Work in pairs. Look at the photos a)–c). Ask and answer the questions. a
2
Read a leaflet.
What and who is in the photos?
b
What are they doing?
Look up the meaning of the words in the box in a dictionary. to use time | to daydream | obligatory | to hang out to amuse | to create
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Listen to the text. Then read the leaflet in pairs.
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Work in pairs. Ask and answer the questions.
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a
What is different about Summerhill School?
b
What do the pupils do in the open areas?
c
Do you like this school? Why?
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Look at the leaflet about Summerhill School. Use the words and say sentences. a
boarding / is / Summerhill / a /school
c
do / pupils / learn / gardening / how / to
b
are / classes / obligatory / not
d
create / pupils / themselves / for / things
Study the table. Writing a leaflet Step 1 – Write the name and the location of the school.
Rainbow School is a primary school in Berlin.
Step 2 – Write about the facilities.
It is a modern school. There is a theatre, a canteen, a lab and a gym.
Step 3 – Write about the subjects.
Pupils can choose their subjects. They can learn English, German, maths…
Step 4 – Write about school life.
Pupils wear uniforms. Pupils don’t eat in class.
Step 5 – Find photos of a school and pupils. Step 6 – Describe the photos.
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The pupils are in the gym. They are doing sports.
Make a leaflet of your ideal school on a sheet of paper. Follow the steps.
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Vocabulary list
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My school life
BIG CHALLENGE 1 Work in pairs. What is the person doing? Say a sentence about the picture. Your classmate guesses the number. Example: Student A: He is teaching. Student A: Yes.
Student B: Number 1?
2 Work in pairs. Student A: Choose a number. Student B: Ask questions and guess the number. Example: Student A: Is she eating? Student A: Is he chewing? Student A: Number 2?
Student B: No, she isn’t. Student B: Yes, he is. Student B: Yes.
3 Work in pairs. Imagine you are looking through a key hole. Say what is happening in the classroom in the picture. Example: Student A: Number 1. Student B: He is teaching. Number 2. 4 Work in groups of 3. Look at the picture. What are the people doing? Make a sentence chain. Example: Student A: He is teaching. Student B: He is teaching and she is eating. Student C: He is teaching, she is eating and they are chatting. 5 Work in groups of 3. Think about your school. What do you usually do in the lessons? What don’t you do? Example: Student A: We listen to the teacher. Student B: We don’t wear make-up. Student C: We don’t eat in class. 6 Work in groups of 3. Cover the picture. 1 Student A: Say as many sentences about the picture as you can. Student B + C: Count down the correct sentences. 1 sentence = 1 point. Then swap. 2 Who has the most points? Who is the winner?
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Unit 1
Let’s play ball! Hey guys! Do you remember me? Yes, it’s me, Sarah. As you know, I am a very sporty person and my favourite game is... SOCCER! Soccer is called football in British English, you know. This week, I am visiting the mecca of soccer with my parents. Can you recognize the stadium behind me? It’s called Anfield Stadium and it’s in… Can you guess where I am? The video will tell you more.
In this unit you will • learn about sports and sports equipment • talk about a healthy lifestyle • write an invitation for a sports day
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VIDEO DVD: 5
LET’S GO! 1 Work in pairs. Look at the map and answer the questions.
the UK
a) What town is Sarah visiting? b) What country is it in? 2 Watch the video. Which places can you see? Which can’t you see?
b) The Cavern Club
a) Albert Dock
c) St George’s Hall
d) Liverpool Cathedral
3 Watch the video again and answer the quiz. 1 The most famous music 3 Baltic Market is group from Liverpool is a) a street food market. a) Coldplay. b) a clothes market. b) The Beatles. c) an antique market. c) The Rolling Stones. 4 Liverpool FC is 2 “Scouse” is
a) a local dish. b) a street market. c) a cathedral.
a) a film club. b) a financial centre. c) a football club.
4 Find more information about Liverpool on the Internet. Present it to your classmates.
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1A 1
Kick the ball!
Speak about sports.
Listen and repeat. Sports
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swimming
football (Br.) / soccer (Am.)
skating
dancing
bodybuilding
cycling
skiing
floorball
skateboarding
table tennis
free running / parkour
ice hockey
gymnastics
tennis
athletics
basketball
to play + a team sport (a game) 2
to do + an individual sport
Work in pairs. Look at the table again. Finish the sentences. Example: Student A: Indoor sports are…
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Student B: Outdoor sports are…
Say the sports from the orange table with the correct verb do or play. Example: do gymnastics, play tennis
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Work in groups. Discuss sports. Ask and answer the questions. a What is your favourite sport? b What sports do you do/play? c Do you like individual sports
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d What sports can you do/play
in summer? e What sports can you do/play in winter? f What sports do you like watching on TV? WB p. 26, 28, 29
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Listen and repeat. Then study the tables. Sports equipment a football / basketball / baseball
trainers
a bat
a goal
a glove
a hockey stick
a helmet
guards
a racket
a puck
a jersey
a net
Need / need to You need a T-shirt, shorts and trainers to play basketball. You need to be fast.
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Look at the pictures. What sports can you see? What equipment do you need for these sports? Example: It’s football. You need a football, a jersey and a goal to play football. a
c b
LET’S PLAY
e d
Work in groups. Play the Hangman. 1 Student A: Choose a word (sports, sports equipment).
Count down the number of letters. Write underscores on the whiteboard. 2 The group: Say letters. 3 Student A: If the word contains the letter,
write it on the underscore. If not, draw a part of the hangman. 4 The group: Guess the word. WB p. 26, 30, 31
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1B Sports in Canada and in the USA
Learn about national sports.
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2
Work in pairs. Ask and answer the questions. a
What sports are popular in the USA, Canada and Great Britain?
b
What is the difference between football and soccer?
Listen and repeat. National sports
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American football
curling
baseball
lacrosse
boxing
cricket
Look at the pictures and the orange table. Say the names of the sports. a
b
c
d
e
f
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Guess the 5 most popular sports in Canada and in the USA. Write them down in your exercise book. Then listen to the recording and check the order.
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Listen to the recording again. Then answer the questions. a
Which sport is the official national summer sport in Canada?
b
How many players are there in one cricket team?
c
What sport do players play in the Stanley Cup?
d
What sport does David Beckham play?
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Unit 1
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Listen and repeat.
Sports – verbs to catch
to run
to hit
to score
to jump
to shoot
to kick
to sweep
to pass
to throw
Say what equipment you need and what you need to do to play different sports. Describe the sports below. curling | ice hockey | basketball | baseball Example: You need a football and football boots to play football. You need to kick the ball to play football.
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Say sentences about ice hockey rules. Match the beginnings 1)–4) to the endings a)–d). 1 You need a puck
a a helmet and gloves.
2 Players use a hockey stick
b to play ice hockey.
3 To score a goal, players
c must shoot the puck into their opponent’s goal.
4 Players wear
d to shoot the puck.
MINI CHALLENGE: A new sport (group work) 1 Work in groups of 4. 2 Invent a new sport. 3 Think of the name, the equipment and the rules.
My sport is called… You need… Players…
4 Make a poster. 5 Present the sport to your classmates.
WB p. 34, 35
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1C 1
Prepare a quiz.
Listen and repeat. Then look up the meaning of the new words in a dictionary.
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2
Become a champ!
Adjectives × active
lazy
competitive
fast
×
slow
agile
fit
×
unfit
tough
skilful
×
clumsy
athletic
strong
×
weak
healthy
Work in pairs. Look at the table again. Write down 3 adjectives to describe yourself. Ask each other questions.
Are you fast? Yes, I am.
3
No, I am not. Are you fit?
Study the table. Write 3–5 true or false sentences about you and the members of your family. Use adverbs of degree and adjectives. Adverbs of degree 100 %
I am very fit.
70 %
I am quite active.
30 %
I am a bit slow.
0 %
I am not competitive at all.
Example: I am very strong. I am a bit lazy. My sister is quite clumsy. My parents are not active at all. 4
Work in groups. Read the sentences to your classmates. Guess if their sentences are true or false. Example: Student A: I am a bit lazy. Student A: Yes, true. Student B: I am quite active. Student B: No, true.
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Student B: True? Student C: False? WB p. 27, 36, 37
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Read and take the quiz. Which American sport is the best for you?
WHICH SPORT IS FOR YOU? 1
What sports do you like to play? individual sports indoor sports
2
team sports outdoor sports
What are you like? Choose what best describes you. very active very fast tall very strong skilful
3
none!
quite active fast slow medium-height strong a bit clumsy
lazy I hate running small weak very clumsy
Do you like sports that require strategy and thinking?
Yes, I do!
No, I don't.
If most of your answers are... ou are fast and skilful. You can indeed Y throw, hit and catch a ball. Baseball is the most appropriate sport for you! You are agile and active. You can run up and down the court. You are skilful, so shooting the ball into the basket is not a problem for you. Basketball is your sport. You are tough and fast. You are not afraid of contact. American football is for you!
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ou are quite fit and active but baseball, Y basketball and American football are not for you. There are so many other sports. Find one that corresponds to your personality and your abilities. You are not active or competitive at all. I guess you have other talents. Maybe you can draw or play a musical instrument. Find your way!
Prepare a similar questionnaire for different sports. Use exercise 5 and the ideas below to help you. tennis | swimming | running | ice hockey Example: Can you...?
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a hit the ball
b swim
c run fast
d skate
Quiz one of your classmates. Choose the best sport for him or her. Report the results to the class. Example: Lucy likes outdoor sports. She is skilful and fast. She can hit the ball. I think tennis is the best sport for her.
WB p. 38, 39
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1D 1
Let’s move!
Speak about your lifestyle.
Listen and repeat. A healthy lifestyle
2
keep fit
eat fruit and vegetables
sleep eight hours a day
drink too much Coke
eat too many sweets
play computer games all day
go jogging
drink water
walk in nature
eat healthy food
do sports
watch TV all day
eat junk food
do some exercise
relax
Work in pairs. Discuss. Are the activities in exercise 1 good or bad for your health? Example: Student A: Go jogging. Student A: Yes.
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Student B: Good.
Work in pairs. Ask and answer Mia’s questions.
Chris is a couch potato! What must he do to live a healthy life? What can he do to feel better? What mustn’t he do? Example: Student A: He must eat healthy food. Student B: He can walk in nature. Student C: He mustn’t watch TV all day. 4
Say sentences with AND, BUT or BECAUSE. Write 3–5 sentences in your exercise book. a
Mia can eat more fruit
b
I can watch TV
c
He goes jogging every day
d
We must relax
e
We mustn’t eat too many sweets
f
She must do sports
g
I must drink water
h
You mustn’t play computer games all day
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vegetables.
I mustn’t watch it all day. he wants to keep fit.
we mustn’t sleep all day! it’s not healthy.
walk in nature to feel better. it’s not good to drink too much Coke. you mustn’t eat junk food! WB p. 27, 40, 41
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Watch the video. Are these sentences true (T) or false (F)?
b
hris is interested in eating C healthy food.
c
ia thinks that you are what M you eat.
d
Chris is making fun of Mia.
e
here are 39 sugar cubes T in a bottle of Coke.
f
hris doesn’t want Coke C any more.
2
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3
4
b) small
You need to do a) judo
c) big .
b) salty
You need to drink a) Coke
portions many times a day.
Fried potatoes are not a) healthy
You have to eat a) many
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ia is talking about a healthy M lifestyle.
Watch the video again. Complete Mia’s advice. Choose a), b) or c). 1
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a
b) coffee
c) vegetables or tea. c) water
and exercise. b) sports c) jogging
Work in pairs. Ask and answer the questions. a
Why aren’t crisps healthy?
b
Which yoga position can Chris do?
c
How does Mia’s mobile application work?
d
What sport does Chris finally choose?
Work in groups. Speak about lifestyle. What do you do to be healthy? What are your bad habits? Use AND, BUT and BECAUSE. Example: I do sports and I sleep eight hours a day, but I eat too many sweets. I eat junk food because it is cheap.
WB p. 42, 43
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Sports Day invitation
1
Read an invitation.
Work in pairs. Student A: Think of a sport and describe it to Student B. Don’t say the name of the sport! Student B: Guess what the sport is. Example: Student A: For this sport, you need a ball. You kick the ball… Student B: I know, the sport is football!
2
Listen and then read the text.
Come and Compete!
Sarah’s Sports Day
Every year, my school has a Sports Day. Other schools compete in our Sports Day. Our parents come to watch and cheer us on. We always do athletics, like running and high jump. There is always swimming and gymnastics. This year is different. We also have football, basketball and table tennis matches. You can even compete in skateboarding, dancing and parkour! I love all sports, so I’m really excited about Sports Day!
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INVITATION TO THE HA
Sports Day
PPY KIDS SCHOOL
This is an invitation to my School Sports Day. It is on Friday the 15 th of September! Our Sports Day is at Ha ppy Kids School, 12 Kladenská Street, Pr ague 6. It starts at 11 o’clock in the morning. WHAT TO EXPECT:
• When you arrive, sig n up for the sports event yo u want to compete in. •Y our family and friends can come and cheer yo u on. • First, second and thi rd places get a medal! • The school that gets the most medals wins a big prize! Remember to bring so mething to eat and dr ink and the right clothes and shoes for your sp orts! Please write ‘yes’ below to say you are coming or ‘no’ if you are not coming : Are you ready? Come to our Sports Day to co mpete, have fun and cheer your fri ends on!
Work in pairs. Cover the text and correct the sentences below. a
Parents can compete in Sports Day.
d
Sports Day starts at 11 pm.
b
Every year, they have football matches.
e
When you sign up, you get a prize.
c
This year, there will be ice skating and ice hockey.
f
Everyone gets a medal.
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Unit 1
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Work in pairs. Look at the text about Sports Day again. Say the sentences with the correct word. Use the clues. a
here are football, table tennis and basketball M — — C — E — T at Sarah’s Sports Day.
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here is a big P — — Z — for the school with T the most medals.
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A new sport this year is P — R — — — R.
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You can C — M — — T — in lots of sports.
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You can also do S — I — — I — G at Sports Day.
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Sarah is E — C — T — D about Sports Day.
Study the table. Writing an invitation
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Step 1 – What is the invitation for?
Please come to / this is an invitation to my Sports Day / our School Sports Day…
Step 2 – When is it?
…on Saturday / on 5th September / this Thursday… from eleven o’clock in the morning / from 10 am.
Step 3 – Where is it?
It is at… school, in… Street, in… village / town / city.
Step 4 – What to expect?
There will be food / drinks. Winners get a prize / a medal / a T-shirt. You can bring your parents / friends / family.
Step 5 – What must they remember?
Remember to bring clothes / shoes / food / water.
Step 6 – Ask for a response.
Please write / please respond / please say… “yes” or “no” below / here:
Write an invitation to your School Sports Day. Use the table above and remember you must include this information: a
The event.
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Information about what to expect.
b
The day and time.
e
Information about what to remember.
c
The address.
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Sports Challenge
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Try a Sports Challenge.
Work in pairs and discuss. Sarah and Chris are taking part in a Sports Challenge. Which sports do you think they are good at? Which sports are they bad at? Example: Sarah is good at… She is bad at…
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Look at the categories a)–h). What are Sarah and Chris going to do in the Sports Challenge? Guess. Then watch the video and check. a
basketball
c
dancing
e
standing on one leg
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squats
b
football
d
push-ups
f
floorball
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running
Watch the video again. Who does better in each category? Answer the questions about S (Sarah), Ch (Chris) or B (both). a
Who is more flexible in the first test?
b
Who kicks the ball into the goal?
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Who is a better dancer?
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ho can do five push-ups? Who W can do it more easily?
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ho can stand on one leg and has W a better balance?
Say the correct answer. What is the result of the Sports Challenge?
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a
Sarah is better at sports.
b
Chris is better at sports.
c
Both are bad at sports.
d
oth are good, each is good B at a different sport.
Work in groups. Try 3 of the categories from the Sports Challenge and get your own results.
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Your challenge
create A POSTER TO PROMOTE YOUR SCHOOL CLUB Invent a new sport for your school and look for students to join in. 1
Write about your sport: Give it a name, explain the rules, the equipment you need, etc. 2 Invent a mascot and choose your school colours. 3 Explain the qualities that your players need to have (tall, fast, etc.). Give some food recommendations to be a champ. 4 Include details about the person to contact, the place where you practise, the days and the time. 5 Illustrate your poster. Make it attractive, you need to encourage other students to join in!
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Sports and me
BIG CHALLENGE 1 Work in pairs. Look at the picture on page 38. Name the sports and sports equipment you can see. Example: Number 1 is… 2 Work in pairs. Look at the pictures 1)–11). Ask and answer the questions. Example: Student A: What is he/she doing)? Student B: He/she is playing/doing… 3 Work in pairs. Look at the pictures 12)–20). Ask and answer the questions. Example: Student A: What is picture 12)? Student B: It is a… You need a… to play… 4 Work in groups of 3. Use the picture and play the board game. 1 You will need a dice and 3 board game pieces. Start is picture 1. Finish is picture 20. 2 If you throw 1 or 2, move the game piece 1 square forward. 3 If you throw 3 or 4, move the game piece 2 squares forward. 4 If you throw 5 or 6, move the game piece 3 squares forward. 5 When you step on a field, say a correct sentence about the picture. Example: Pictures 1)–11): He/she is playing/doing… Pictures 12)–20): It is a… 6 If the sentence is correct, continue in the next round. If the sentence is incorrect, skip the next round. 7 Who is the winner? Who gets to picture 20 the fastest?
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