The Benefits of Sport
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Objective: The students are able
to answer the question related with the recording
Instruction: Listen to the
recording and answer the question correctly based on the recording
Preparation
Match the words and expressions with the correct definition and write
a–h next to the numbers 1–8.
1……..
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Despite
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a.
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to change subject (of a conversation etc.)
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2……..
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come in handy
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b.
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to be more important than something else
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3……..
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to negotiate
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c.
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be useful
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4……..
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to motivate
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d.
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difficult to do
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5……..
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at the end of the day
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e.
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regardless of
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6……..
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to outweigh
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f.
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to make someone want to do something in a
positive way
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7……..
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easier said than done
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g.
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to discuss something in
order to come to an agreement with
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another person
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8……..
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to move on
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h.
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in the end
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1. Check your understanding: multiple
selection
Which benefits of doing sport are mentioned?
Tick (✓) seven.
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reduced risk of diabetes
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lower blood pressure
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improved muscle tone
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stronger heart and lungs
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stronger bones
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increased feeling of calm and tranquillity
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improved mood
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improved concentration
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increased motivation
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makes people less competitive
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improved communication and
negotiation skills
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2. Check your understanding: true or
false
Circle True or False for these sentences.
1.
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The class have already talked about at least
three of the physical effects
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True
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False
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sport has on the human body.
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2.
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Doing sport can slow down the production of
chemicals in the brain that
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True
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False
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make us feel good.
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3.
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There are no real benefits associated with
doing individual sport.
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True
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False
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4.
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Swimmers or tennis players are responsible for
their own achievements.
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True
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False
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5.
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Being part of a team requires you to practise
more regularly.
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True
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False
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6.
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Collaborating with other members is essential
for a team to be successful.
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True
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False
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7.
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The skills you learn in a team sport are
transferable to everyday life.
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True
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False
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8.
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It doesn’t matter which sport you choose, as
long as you’re good at it.
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True
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False
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