Unit 2 Lesson 2 Rules of the Games
Read the rules. Match them with the sports.
a. volleyball b. boxing c. basketball d. tennis
( ) 1. A player must bounce the ball as he or she moves
down the court.
( ) 2. When the ball is in play or if a player is serving, do not
cheer or talk loudly.
( ) 3. The team may touch the ball no more than three times
before sending it back.
( ) 4. You can't hit anywhere below the other person's belt.
c
d
a
b
Skill Builder
Recognising Context
Context is the situation, language or information that is related to something and helps you to understand.
Identify the basic information from the topic, pictures or instructions, e.g. “an announcement and two conversations about sports.”
Listen for clues to identify the situation, e.g. ball, match.
Listen closely to the intonation of the speakers. This can tell you how the situation is making them feel.
Listening Task 1
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Tennis
Boxing
Fun Run
Rules/
Tips
1. Audience are reminded to _________ the phones or put them ____________.
2. When the ball is in play, do not _______________ loudly.
3. Wait for the point or game to end before standing up or ________________.
4. When taking photos during the match, please turn off ____________.
5. Do not _____________
onto the court.
1. You can't hit anywhere
____________.
2. You can't
_____, bite or push the other person, either.
3. You are prohibited from ____________
____________ with your head, shoulder or arm.
1. Remember to do __________ before you run.
2. Don't run too fast _________ _______.
3. Your last meal should be _____________ before you run.
4. Don't ______ ______ while running.
turn off
on silence
cheer or talk
leaving your seat
the flash
throw anything
below the belt
kick
hitting the other person
a warm up
for the first hour
at least 1 hour
drink too much
Skill Builder
Recognising Context
Context is the situation, language or information that is related to something and helps you to understand.
Identify the basic information from the topic, pictures or instructions, e.g. “an announcement and two conversations about sports.”
Listen for clues to identify the situation, e.g. ball, match.
Listen closely to the intonation of the speakers. This can tell you how the situation is making them feel.
This is a public service announcement. Audiences are reminded to turn off the phones or put them on silence. When the ball is in play or if a player is serving, please do not cheer or talk loudly. Wait for the point or game to end before standing up or leaving your seat. When taking photos during the match, please turn off your flash. Please do not throw anything onto the court.
Announcement
A: What are you watching?
B: A men's boxing match. It's so exciting!
A: Mm… I don't know much about the rules here. What are they?
B: Well, you can't hit anywhere below the belt. And you can't kick, bite or push the other person, either.
A: I see. What other rules are there?
B: Other rules? You're prohibited from hitting the other
person with your head, shoulder or arm.
A: I guess these rules make the sport safer.
B: Exactly. The gloves and mouth guards also help,
in case anything happens.
Conversation 1
Conversation 2
A: Excuse me. Is this where I sign up for the Annual Fun Run?
B: Annual Fun Run? It sure is! Here's your application form…
A: Thanks.
B: Is this your first time?
A: Ah, yes, I'm feeling a bit nervous. I've been training for a while, but it's my first time running in a race.
B: No worries, you'll be OK - just remember to do a warm-up before you run. I was so unprepared for my first run that I hurt myself and had to quit the race halfway.
A: Ouch! Any other tips you can give me?
B: Well, you're going to be running for a long time, so don't run too fast for the first hour or you won't have enough energy left for the rest of the race.
A: Right. And I suppose I ought to get a big breakfast before, right?
B: Sure, but your last meal should be at least one hour before you run. And don't drink too much while running, or it'll make you feel sick.
A: One hour before… OK. That's really helpful. Thanks so much. See you on race day!
Conversation 2
Pair Work
Choose a sport and introduce its rules/tips to your partner.
Listening Task 2
Will: Hello, is that John? It's Will.
John: Hi, Will. What's up?
Will: I know you've had lots to occupy your time, so you probably didn't have time to watch 1 _______________
between Manchester United and Liverpool tonight.
John: Ah! The match! 2 ____________ I missed it. Who won?
Will: Liverpool! We won three-two. Our defence was
excellent!
John: Liverpool! Three-two? Really? 3 ______________
We played so poorly last time! 4_______________________.
Will: Yeah, I know, but it's true! 5 __________________
and played amazingly. 6 _____________________.
John: Man, 7 _____________!
the football match
I can't believe
That's great news
It was such a disappointment
The team really came together tonight
I'm so proud to be a fan
me too
Listen and imitate.
Which emotions do the speakers express? Write joy, surprise or disappointment after each sentence in the Talk Builder.
Expressing Emotions (1)
1. I can't believe I missed it. ( )
2. Really? That's great news! ( )
3. It was such a disappointment. ( )
4. I'm so proud to be a fan! ( )
5. Man, me too! ( )
Talk Builder
disappointment
surprise
joy
joy
disappointment
Pair Work
Discuss what you would say in these situations.
1. Your class won the school basketball game.
2. Your favourite player lost the final round of the
table tennis game.
3. An underdog defeated a famous player.
Example:
A: How would you feel if your class won in the
school basketball game?
B: …
Think and Share
What’s the purpose of participating sports games?
Spirits of sports
Doing sports for positive attitudes and a fufilling life!
Doing sports for peace and harmony!
Doing sports for friendship and love!
Doing sports for health and energy!