So...I have a tip about words 'sport' and 'sports'. They are often confused, so take a good look.
Sport or sports? 1. sport (noun, uncountable): Sam loves sport. 2. sports (noun, countable): Sam plays two sports: football and tennis. 3. sports (adjective): Sam reads the sports news every day.
And let's learn about how to play some game and learn these words.
How do you play / do some of these sports?
BADMINTON
A racquet sport played by either two players (singles) or two pairs (doubles). Played on a court divided by a net with racquets and a shuttlecock. You play a game of badminton. /th>
CRICKET
A teamgame, usually played outdoors, on a cricket pitch, with a bat, a cricket ball, and stumps, There are11 players on each team. You play a cricket match.
DARTS
Darts is played by two players. Darts are thrown at a dart board. You play a game of darts or a darts match.
FOOTBALL (FOOTY)
A team sport, usually played outdoors, on a football pitch, with a round football, a goal, with two teams of 11 players, and a goal keeper (goalie). You play a game of football or a football match. Americans insist on calling it soccer.
GOLF
Usually played by individuals, golf is played on a golf course, using several types of golf clubs and a golf ball. You play a game of golf or a round of golf.
RUGBY
A team sport, played outdoors, on a rugby pitch, with an oval rugby ball, and two teams of 15 players. You play a game of rugby or a rugby match.
TENNIS
A racquet sport played by either two players (singles) or two pairs (doubles). Played on a court divided by a net with racquets and a tennis ball. You play a game of tennis or a tennis match.
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Text for dictation:
In Britain, Tourist Information Centres can arrange short stays in Hotels, Guest Houses and Bed & Breakfast establishments.Bookings can be made either by phone or in person on arrival in large towns or cities. Clients can usually specify the part of town where they want to be based, though this may limit their choice of price-range. It is helpful to state whether you are looking foreconomical, medium-priced or luxury accommodation. A small deposit is usually required which is returnable if you inspect the room and decide you do not want it. If you take the room, the deposit is deducted from the bill.
For longer stays or holidays in other countries, it is usual to go to a travel agency. You can collect brochures from rival companieswhich offer packages in the countries and resorts which you are interested in. Many people go home and study the information. The booking forms on the back of the brochures contain the information which the travel agent needs to know, should you wish to go ahead. You will need to decide thenumber in yourparty, the resort, the departure date, the duration, the type of accommodation, theeating arrangements( full board, half board or self-catering ),travel or transportoptions (e.g.air or sea),car hire, equipment hire (e.g. skis), excursions, insurance cover and themethod of payment.
When you return to the travel agent, you may have further questions to ask about the facilities for children, elderly or disabled people, the activities available or places of interest within easy reach of your resort. If you have chosen an all-inclusive packageyou may wish to know whether yourinvestment contributes to thelocal economy of your holiday resort, whether it brings businessand employment to local residents or whether your presence merely helps to exclude them from the best parts of their own beaches.
Dialogue:______read aloud in pairs
A:What do you think of package holidays?
B:Well, they're usually very cheap, but joining a crowd of noisy people and
eating plastic food is not my idea of a holiday.
A: Are the resorts worth visiting?
B: Some of them are, but in my experience it's better to arrange private
accommodation rather than accepting the tour operator's choice of hotel.
A:But surely, you can see what you're getting in the holiday brochure.
B:You may see a picture of the hotel and there may even be a popular beach, but
if you want to go to a nicer locality, you can spend all day getting there.
A: Then how do you go about making your own arrangements?
B:It's not as difficult as you think. First, you look at the "flight only"
advertisements on teletext, in Sunday newspapers or travel shop windows to get an
idea of the best time to go. I usually go in early June or mid September to avoid
school children. There's a good range of flights and prices aren't too high.
A: How do you find private accommodation?
B:That's very easy in Europe because many British people buy holiday villas
which they let to other people while they're not staying there themselves. They
advertise in journals such as Dalton's Weekly, Exchange & Mart and in
Sunday newspapers.
A:I suppose that if they own these homes, they must be in nice locations.
B:That's the point. Also, they are usually well maintained and the owners will
leave you details of the best shops, restaurants and places to visit. They really want
you to recommend their homes to your friends. However, remember to ask them
about transport, especially if you don't drive.
A:Surely, most of these resorts would have bus services.
B:There are two problems here. Some of these homes are a long way from bus
routes. Moreover, bus services can disappear altogether when the tourist season
comes to an end. Many of these resorts are like ghost towns from October to May.
Discussion questions:______ask and answer
1. Do you prefer to book holidays through travel agents or to make your
own arrangements? Describe your best and worst holidays?
2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of TWO of the following
forms of holiday accommodation:
(a) five star hotel (b) budget hotel (c) guest house
(d) bed & breakfast (e) self-catering villa (f) farmyard cottage
(g) ocean liner (h) student family (i) youth hostel
(j) caravan (k) tent (l) canal boat ?
3. Which form of accommodation did you have on your last holiday?
Were you satisfied with it?
4. Which form of accommodation would you prefer for your next holiday
and how many people would you like to accompany you?
5. What are your favourite holiday activities?
6. Has your country been spoilt by tourist developments?
7. A friend wants to get to know your country and is planning a tour.
What advice would you give about places to visit, travel, accommodation,
eating out, shopping, sightseeing, things to bring and souvenirs to buy?
Holla, our new topic is FREE TIME and we'll start with posting material for beginners
General Free Time Activities
Go to the cinema - to see Hollywood blockbuster movies, Bollywood movies (from India), art films, animated films. You can also say go to the movies.
Some film categories are: Comedy, Drama, Horror, Thriller, Action, Science Fiction (Sci-Fi), Fantasy, Documentary, Musical.
Watch TV - Different types of television programs are: The News, Soap Operas, Criminal Investigation Dramas, Medical Dramas, Reality TV, Situation Comedies (Sit-Coms), Talk Shows, Documentaries, Cartoons, Game Shows, Sports programs, Movies, Political programs, Religious programs.
Spend time with family - You can do many things with your family. Usually, the fact that you are together is more important than the activity.
Go out with friends - You can also do many things with your friends, like go out to a bar, go dancing at a club, have dinner at a restaurant, play a sport, sit down and talk, go out for a coffee, have a barbecue, or any other activity that you all enjoy. Or sometimes when you don't do anything specific, you can say hang out with friends.
Surf the internet - On the internet, you can research a topic you are interested in using a search engine, visit your favourite websites, watch music videos, create your own video and upload it for other people to see, maintain contact with your friends using a social networking site, write your thoughts in a blog, learn what is happening in the world by reading news websites, etc.
Play video games - You can play games on your computer or on a game consoles, like PlayStation, X-Box, Wii, PSP, Gameboy, etc. You can play on your own or with your friends or family.
Play a musical instrument - Learn to play the piano, guitar, violin, cello, flute, piano accordion, mouth organ, panpipes, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, etc. You can play on your own or with a group, such as a band or an orchestra.
Listen to music - Turn up the volume and listen to your favourite type of music, such as pop, rock, hip hop, rhythm & blues, blues, jazz, classical, soul, heavy metal.
Read - Many people love to read both fiction and non-fiction books and magazines. If you like fiction, you can read novels, short stories, crime fiction, romance, etc. If you like non-fiction, you can read biographies, autobiographies, or books on history, science, philosophy, religion, or any other topic you are interested in.
Write - Many people like to write in their diary. Another name for a diary is a journal. You can also write many other things, such as poetry, novels, letters, short stories, etc. (See under Read for more options).
Go to the park - You can go to the park alone, with family or with friends. You can take a picnic rug and a picnic basket and have a picnic. You can read, sleep, kick a football around, climb trees or play on the children's playground.
Go to cultural locations and events - There are many types of cultural locations and events. You can go to the museum, to an art gallery or to the zoo to see animals from around the world. You can go to concerts, plays, musicals, dance recitals and opera performances.
Go shopping - Many people like to go to shopping malls and areas of the city that are known for shopping to buy clothes or items for their houses and gardens.
Cook - Many people like to cook different types of food. You can make meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. You can bake cakes, cookies, slices and pastries in the oven. Some people boast that they have a special recipe - ask them to cook it for you!
Study something - There are many things that you can study just because you find it interesting! You can study a language; you can learn a skill, such as cooking or making furniture; or you can even study the hieroglyphs of the ancient Egyptians, if you want to!
Art and crafts - There are many, many arts and crafts that you can learn and practice. You can paint, draw, sew, crochet, knit, sculpt, engrave, make furniture, make jewelry, or you can even create your own new art form!
Gardening - You can plant flowers, vegetables or herbs and maintain your garden by watering it, pulling the weeds and feeding it with fertilizer.
Exercise and play a sport - To stay fit and healthy, you can do exercise alone, such as swimming or working out at a gym, or you can play a team sport, such as football or basketball. For more information on sports and exercise, go to our Sports Page.
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Vocabulary:______Find the "odd one out"
There may be more
than one answer. Give your reasons.
similar
different
dissimilar
a muti-racial society
a multi-lingual society
a monoculture
immigrants
emigrants
migrants
the Normans
the Romans
the Saxons
to intermarry
to interfere
to integrate
asylum
refuge
shelter
prejudice
bias
criticism
Text for dictation:
Most European countries have multi-racial societies owing both to historical and geographical factors. Military conquests, persecution and economic hardship have all contributed to waves of immigration.
Early British history highlights the influence of the Romans, the Vikings, the Saxons and the Normans. More recently, we have opened our doors to people from our former colonies seeking jobs, refugees seeking political asylum and other members of theEuropean Community.
Racial integration has been successful in many areas of Britain. Intermarriage between people of similar cultures is now very common. The popularity of Chinese and Indian food and support for events such as the Notting Hill Carnival show a further acceptance of culturaldifferences.
However, good race relations have proved more difficult where there has been large-scaleimmigration involving dissimilar cultures, especially in areas of social deprivation - for example, where there is poor housing and high unemployment. Not only do immigrantsbecome scapegoats for the problems of these areas, but they, themselves, may be reluctant to integrate for reasons of religion or cultural identity.
Dialogue:______read aloud in pairs
A:What do you think is the problem between the English and the Americans?
B:That's a very interesting question, because both nationalities share a common
language and are usually on the same side in war-time, yet they rarely speak
well of one another on a personal level.
A:Are we talking about a struggle for superiority?
B:Yes, but we measure our superiority in different ways. Ours is cultural and
historical. We believe we're more civilized. We're the country of Shakespeare and
the industrial revolution. Americans visit England in search of culture and history.
A:So in what ways are they superior?
B:Well, obviously in size. Everything's bigger - their country, their salaries,
their roads, their companies. Theirs is the land of MacDonald's, Coca Cola,
Microsoft and IBM. They enjoy telling us that they're the best.
A:And are they right?
B: Yes, if you measure success purely in dollars, but there're two points here.
Firstly, many English people actually believe that "Small is Beautiful". They
prefer countries where you don't get mugged in parks and subways.
A:What's the other point?
B:I was coming to that. It's the difference in character. Maybe you think you're
the best in the world, but you don't go shouting about it from the rooftops. Americans
lack our modesty and reserve. They're probably warmer and more friendly, but
they're often very loud and extrovert to go with it.
A:So you prefer the British character?
B:Not entirely. We tend to be rather oblique in our conversation. When
Americans speak, you can take them literally, but when English people speak you
have to read between the lines.
A:We say one thing and mean another?
B:Exactly.
Discussion questions:______ask and answer
1. "Cultural differences cause problems. It is better for people to stay in
their own countries rather than to migrate to other ones." Do you agree?
2. Would you prefer to live in a monoculture or a multi-racial society? Why?
3. "It is better to study major international languages like English rather than
to spend time on minority languages for the sake of regional identity."
Do you agree?
4. "Governments should give regions in their countries more autonomy
so that they can protect and enjoy their own cultures rather than serving
the centralized policies of the capital city." Do you agree?
5. Is it better to marry someone of the same cultural background?
6. "Religion as a school subject should include all the major world
religions - not only the majority religion in the country concerned."
Do you agree?
7. How do you think "British Culture" differs from "N. American Culture"?
How do these cultures differ from the culture of your own country?
