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Sports Talk
课程介绍
The Role of Sports in My Country
Course Context
This is a conversation course in which students will discuss the following sub-topics about sports.
Taking Part in Sport
Sports As a Spectator
My Favourite Sports Teams
Sporting Icons
The Role of Sports in My Country
Checkpoint
1. Which sports are most popular in your country, and why?
Follow-up:
– Have these preferences changed over time?
– Are there any strange or unusual sports that are played in your country?
Useful Expressions:
national sport – the most traditional or popular sport in a country
Cricket is considered the national sport in India.
growing in popularity – becoming more popular
Basketball is growing in popularity, especially among young people.
have a strong following – to be very popular and have many fans
Football has a strong following here — almost everyone supports a team.
2. How do schools in your country incorporate sports into education?
Follow-up:
– Do you think it’s effective?
– Should schools focus more on competition or fun?
Useful Expressions:
PE (Physical Education) – sport or fitness classes at school
We had PE twice a week when I was in school.
build teamwork – help students learn to work together
Sports help build teamwork and communication skills.
not taken seriously – not given enough importance
In some schools, PE is not taken seriously compared to other subjects.
3. What role do sports play in bringing communities together?
Follow-up:
– Can you give an example of a local event?
– Do you think sports can help solve social problems?
Useful Expressions:
create a sense of belonging – to help people feel connected to a group or place
Local sports events create a sense of belonging, especially in smaller towns.
break down barriers – to reduce divisions between people (e.g. social, cultural, or economic)
Sports can break down barriers between different communities or age groups.
bring people from all walks of life together – to unite people regardless of background
Major tournaments bring people from all walks of life together to support a common cause.
4. Are there any traditional sports that are unique to your country?
Follow-up:
– How do they reflect your culture?
– Are they still popular today?
Useful Expressions:
passed down through generations – shared and taught over many years
This sport has been passed down through generations in my region.
cultural tradition – something important to the identity of a group or country
It’s not just a sport, it’s part of our cultural tradition.
keep the tradition alive – continue practising something so it doesn’t disappear
Many people take part in festivals to keep the tradition alive.
5. Do you think people in your country have a healthy relationship with sport?
Follow-up:
– Are some fans too fanatical or obsessed?
– Can too much pressure be a problem for young athletes?
Useful Expressions:
cross the line – to behave in an unacceptable or extreme way
Some fans cross the line when they take rivalries too seriously.
put athletes on a pedestal – to admire someone so much that they seem perfect
We sometimes put athletes on a pedestal and forget they’re just human.
burn out at a young age – to become mentally or physically exhausted early in life
Young athletes can burn out at a young age if they’re under too much pressure.
6. How are professional sportspeople treated in your country?
Follow-up:
– Do they face a lot of pressure or gossip?
– Do people respect their privacy?
Useful Expressions:
live in the spotlight – to constantly be the focus of public and media attention
Top athletes live in the spotlight, and their every move gets analysed.
be under constant scrutiny – to be watched and judged all the time
Players are under constant scrutiny, especially when things go wrong.
draw media attention – to attract coverage from the press or news outlets
Even their personal lives draw media attention, whether they like it or not.
7. How do you think sports can be used to promote health in society?
Follow-up:
– What initiatives or programmes could be introduced?
– Should the government do more to encourage people to be active?
Useful Expressions:
lead an active lifestyle – a way of living that includes regular movement and exercise
Sports help people maintain an active lifestyle at any age.
raise awareness – to increase public knowledge or understanding of an issue
Campaigns that raise awareness about physical activity can really make a difference.
encourage healthy habits – to support behaviours that improve physical or mental health
School programmes are a great way to encourage healthy habits early on.
lead by example – to influence others by practising what you preach
Athletes can lead by example and inspire people to live more active lives.
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