Unit 3 Lesson 5: The Wonderful World of Sports

Reading

Read the statements and match them with the sport, according to your own opinion. There are no incorrect answers.

Lee las afirmaciones y relaciónalas con el deporte, según tu propia opinión. No hay respuestas incorrectas.

1. Running → ... is very exhausting to do.
2. Judo → ... seems like a good way to exercise.
3. Swimming → ... is a little boring.
4. Basketball → ... is fun to do with friends.

Respuesta orientativa: Running is very exhausting to do. Judo seems like a good way to exercise. Swimming is a little boring. Basketball is fun to do with friends. (Las respuestas pueden variar según la opinión del estudiante; se ofrece una combinación coherente.)

Share your opinions with a partner and try to explain why you think so about each one.

Comparte tus opiniones con un compañero y trata de explicar por qué piensas así sobre cada uno.

Respuesta orientativa: I think running is exhausting because it uses all your energy. Judo is a good way to exercise because it trains your body and mind. Swimming can be boring if you swim alone. Basketball is fun with friends because you play in a team.

Writing

Choose one of the sports below and research an important athlete in your country who plays it. Write the information you find in the space provided.

Elige uno de los deportes y busca información sobre un atleta importante de tu país que lo practique. Escribe la información en el espacio dado.

Sports: gymnastics – ski – cycling – swimming – weightlifting – tennis

Respuesta orientativa (ejemplo con tenis):

• Sport: tennis
• Athlete: Nicolás Jarry
• Country: Chile
• Achievements: He has won ATP titles and represented Chile in the Davis Cup.
• Why he is important: He is one of the best Chilean tennis players and inspires young people to play tennis.

Share your work with a partner and answer the questions.

Comparte tu trabajo con un compañero y responde las preguntas.

Respuesta orientativa: Yes, I knew about him because he appears on TV and in the news. / No, I didn't know about her before, but now I admire her career.

Respuesta orientativa: I know Alexis Sánchez (football), Christiane Endler (football), Tomás González (gymnastics), and Kristel Köbrich (swimming).

Speaking

Read the following statement and write whether you agree or disagree. Then, share your ideas with a partner.

Lee la siguiente afirmación y escribe si estás de acuerdo o en desacuerdo. Luego comparte tus ideas con un compañero.

Statement: Taking part is more important than winning.

Respuesta orientativa: I agree with the statement because participating helps you learn, make friends, and improve your skills. Winning is nice, but the experience and effort matter more. However, some people think winning is important because it shows hard work and dedication.