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Look at the pictures above. With a partner, discuss the following questions:
A: You will read about sports in different countries. Before you read match the sports to the
places.
1) Snow sports a) South Korea
2) Martial arts b) the USA
3) Beach sports c) Dubai, UAE
4) Cheerleading d) Australia
B: Read the text which your teacher gives you. Did you choose the correct place for your
sport?
C: Read and complete the table:
Task 3 – Vocabulary
1. If you want to swim with your head underwater you can wear a 1_______________.
2. Some sports, like basketball and tennis, are played on a 2_______________.
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3. _______________, like karate and tae kwon do, are very popular in countries such
as China, Korea and Japan.
4. If you train hard at martial arts you might get a black 4_______________.
5. In Canada some people use a 5_______________ not only for sport, but just to get
around.
6. There are many types of 6_______________ involving bars, rings or just a mat.
7. On a lake, river or even in the sea, you can go 7_______________.
8. After it snows, you can go downhill on a 8_______________.
Task 4 – Reading
A: You are going to read about some other strange sports from around the world. Look at
the table. Can you guess what you do in any of these sports?
Underwater
hockey
Wife carrying
Zorbing
Shovel racing
Sporthocking
Toe wrestling
Elephant
polo
Cycleball
Cheese
rolling
Dog surfing
Quidditch
B: Walk around the classroom, read about the sports and complete the table.
- involve animals?
- are dangerous?
- use a ball?
- are the most unusual?
- would you like to try?
Task 5 – Grammar
B: Your teacher will give you a sport. In a group, write five rules of that sport.
(1) _______________________________________________________________________
(2) _______________________________________________________________________
(3) _______________________________________________________________________
(4) _______________________________________________________________________
(5) _______________________________________________________________________
C: When we express rules we often use modal verbs such as must, have to, and can.
Complete the table using these modal verbs in their positive or negative form.
Rule Example
When something is necessary
and an obligation we use: You a____________ have eleven players on your team.
1
You b____________ wear a different colour to the other
____________
team.
2
____________
When something is allowed
according to the rules we use:
You c____________ use your head to touch the ball.
3
____________
When something is not
necessary (but allowed) we use:
You d____________ wear gloves.
4
____________
When something is not allowed,
we use: You e____________ pass the ball to someone who is
offside.
5
____________ You f____________ use your hands unless you are the
goalkeeper.
6
____________
Task 6 – Sharkball
A: The Ministry of Sport want to create a new sport called Sharkball. They want your help to
think of the rules for this exciting new game.
but it has a pool of water across the middle. The pool is 10 metres
wide (so cannot be jumped over by a person) and is full of hungry
man-eating sharks. The ministry are happy for you to use any
equipment from other sports.
In your group, decide on the rules for sharkball. Make sure you discuss the following points:
- How long will the game last? Will there be any breaks?
- How many players will be on a team?
- What will players wear?
- How many balls will be used in the game?
- How do you score points or win the game?
- What are players not allowed to do?
- What happens if a player breaks the rules?
- What happens if a ball goes into the shark pool?
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Task 7 – Football
A: Work in groups of three or four. How many Olympic sports can you think of in 5 minutes?
B: Check another group’s list. Did you get more? Did they get any which you didn’t?
The Crazy Olympics are a new type of Olympics where people win by doing everyday things.
For example, one event is “talking on the phone.”
A: With a partner, discuss how you think someone would win at the event “talking on the
phone.” Would you or your partner be good at this event?
B: Your teacher will give you information about an event or a competitor at the Crazy
Olympics. Ask other students about the information on their card to find the event or
competitor that matches yours. When you find this person, sit down together.
C: With your partner match the other events and competitors.
Talking on the phone a You like staying at home a lot and sitting
You have to talk on the phone to your on the sofa with your friends and family. You
friends for as long as possible. You can’t just love watching TV and you will watch
take any breaks. anything.
Extra points for talking very quickly,
using two mobile phones at the same
time.
Telling jokes b You are a very clean and tidy person. You
You have to tell as many jokes as love doing jobs around the house and you
possible in one hour – you mustn’t laugh always wash up quickly after a meal.
at your own jokes!
Extra points for very funny jokes, talking
very loudly.
Getting up late c You love music and listening to your
You have to stay in bed in the morning for favourite songs on the radio. At home you
a very long time. You can’t get out of bed sing and dance all the time! You would love
at all or open your eyes. to be a pop star.
Extra points for snoring, talking in your
sleep.
Wearing a lot of clothes d You often feel tired and you don’t like
You have to wear a lot of clothes for five getting out of bed in the morning. You have
hours. Don’t worry if you feel hot! three different alarm clocks but your family
Extra points for putting on two pairs of has to wake you up every morning.
jeans, wearing three hats.
Watching television e You are a friendly and open person. You
You have to watch television for six hours. love talking to your friends and family all the
You can’t move or leave the room. time!
Extra points for watching old films,
watching the same channel for a very long
time.
Being cheerful f You are a very funny person. You love
You have to be really happy and cheerful making all your friends laugh with your
for eight hours. Don’t forget to smile all the stories and jokes!
time!
Extra points for laughing a lot, being very
friendly.
Remembering songs g You often feel very cold and you like
You have to remember all the words to a wearing a big jacket and warm boots in the
lot of different songs. You need to sing for winter. You would like to live in a very hot
over three hours! country.
Extra points for dancing, remembering
very long songs.
Dish washing h You are a very happy person. You can’t
You have to wash as many plates, cups stop smiling and laughing. When you wake
and glasses as possible in three hours. Be up every morning, you jump out of bed with a
careful – you mustn’t break any of the big smile on your face!
glasses!
Extra points for very clean dishes,
singing while washing up.
Task 4 – Design your own Crazy Olympics
A: In groups, design your own Crazy Olympics. Think about how you can make it truly a
crazy event. Use the template to plan your ideas.
Details
- Where will your Olympics take
place?
- How much will tickets cost?
Opening ceremony
- Who will open your games?
- Will there be a special
performance?
Event 1
- What will the event be?
- How do you win this event?
- Are there any special rules?
Event 2
- What will the event be?
- How do you win this event?
- Are there any special rules?
Event 3
- What will the event be?
- How do you win this event?
- Are there any special rules?
Closing ceremony
- Who will close your games?
- Will there be a special
performance?
B: Once the teacher has checked your work, create a poster for your Crazy Olympic games.
Make sure you include all of the information from your plan.
C: Present your Crazy Olympics to the class. Be prepared to answer questions from other
groups. Vote to decide who had the best ideas.
Look at the pictures above. With a partner, discuss the following questions:
Taste Texture
Task 3 – Find someone who…
Walk around the class and ask your classmates the questions. Write their answers.
2. fizzy drinks
3. sausage
4. orange juice
6. scrambled eggs
7. sandwiches
8. cake
9. spicy food
A: Read the text about food from a different country. Which country is the text about? What
dishes is this country famous for?
B: Read your text again. Complete the table below for your text:
Made from:
Interesting
fact:
Typical dish 2:
Made from:
Interesting
fact:
C: Speak to students who read about the other countries. Ask questions to complete the
table.
Your teacher has placed more texts about food around the classroom. How many can you
read in the time limit?
A: Match the words from the texts with their correct definition:
C: Categorise the words you have learnt today into easy, medium and difficult. Choose 2
words from each category and write them in the table below with your own definitions:
Word Definition
D: Test the other students in the class by reading your definitions and seeing if they can give
you the correct word.
Task 7 – 20 questions
Task 2 – Vocabulary
You are the chef at a restaurant in a busy Moscow street where there are many other
international restaurants. You are supposed to make today’s special, but unfortunately you
don’t have all of the ingredients you need. In order to make the special, you will have to
trade some of the items you have got with other chefs.
Your teacher will give you a list of the ingredients that you have and the ingredients that you
need. Can you get all the ingredients you need and save the day?
Task 4 – Role play
A: Look at the menu. Without asking or telling your partner, write what you think your partner
will order.
Russian Borscht
Forget the cold weather with our warm beetroot soup. Today only.
Queen’s Trifle
Try our sweet British fruit trifle – with custard, banana and raspberry.
Ice cream
A wide choice of flavours including the creamy but smelly durian fruit.
Lassi
Sweet or savoury flavours available of this Indian yogurt drink.
Tea/Coffee
Water
Still or sparkling.
B: With your partner take turns to be the waiter and the customer.
C: Tell your partner whether they ordered what you thought they would have.
Task 5 – Write a menu
A: You and your group are getting ready to open your own international restaurant. First you
must agree on the menu. Use the template below to draft your menu. You should try to
include dishes from at least six countries.
Restaurant name:____________________________________
Description: ________________________________________
Main Courses
(dish) (description)
Today’s special
Desserts
Drinks
B: When you are happy with your draft menu (and your teacher has checked it for mistakes)
write up your menu neatly.
Task 7 – 5 things
A: Your teacher is thinking of five things which you find in a restaurant. Try to guess all five
things in less than two minutes.
Task 2 – Brainstorming
In your group, write all the foods you can think of which people eat in one of these countries.
B: What should you do when you are invited to dinner in a foreign country? Discuss with a
different group.
Task 3 – Reading
Read the article and put the names of the countries (from task 2) in the boxes.
Visiting friends for dinner? Remember these important ‘dos’ and ‘don’ts’.
1 2 3 4
A: Read the sentences and write T if the sentence is true or F if the sentence is false.
Task 6 – Crocodile
Task 7 – Discussion
1. British people say you shouldn’t speak with your mouth full, make noise while eating
or blow your nose on the napkin?
2. Indians say you shouldn’t be on time?
3. Egyptians say flowers shouldn’t be given as a gift?
4. Egyptians say you shouldn’t put salt on your food?
5. Chinese people say:
a. you shouldn’t give clocks and flowers?
b. the number four is unlucky?
c. don’t use white paper for wrapping presents?
d. don’t leave chopsticks in rice?
Task 8 – Follow up
In groups, make a list of the most surprising facts you’ve learnt about manners in other
countries.
Task 1 – Quiz
Look at the quiz. With a partner, match the questions to the correct answers.
Manners
1. If you walk in front of someone you should say… a
respect
2. Letting someone use something you are using is
called…
b
thank you card
3. When you ask for something you say… c
Nice to meet you!
4. When you receive something you say… d
Are you OK?
5. When you receive a gift you send a… e
I’m sorry!
6. If your parents ask you to do something, you
should show them…
f
excuse me!
7. If you make someone else upset or sad, you
should say…
g
sharing
8. If someone is having a bad day and you see
they are upset, you should ask…
h
thank you!
9. When you meet someone for the first time you
should say…
i
please!
Task 2 – Russian manners
A friend is visiting Russia from the United States. They have never been to Russia before so
they don’t know anything about manners in Russia.
Do Don’t
Make a poster about good and bad manners in Russia using the list above. Your teacher will
provide you with the necessary materials.
Task 4 – Presentation
Walk around the class and ask your classmates the questions. Ask your classmate for an
example.
E.g. Question: Sasha, do you always use please and thank you?
Answer: Yes, I think so.
Question: Can you give me an example?
Answer: I said thank you to the teacher for giving me a pencil!
Do you…? Name
1. always use please and thank you? Sasha
Your teacher will show you some photographs. Tell your partner what you think happens at
these festivals.
Task 4 – Vocabulary
Festivals
Task 5 – Reading
A: Your teacher will give you a text. Use a dictionary to find the meanings of the highlighted
words.
When?
Why?
What
happens?
Special
food?
C: Talk to students who read the other texts. Find out about the other festivals and complete
the table.
In your group, your teacher will give you a card with the details of someone you need to buy
a gift for. Think of at least three good gift ideas. Why do you think these are good gifts?
Task 1 – Lead-in
Task 2 – Reading
B: Complete the invitation phrases with the correct preposition (to, at, on or from).
In groups, plan your own party. Use the template to plan your ideas.
Party hosts
Type of party
Place
Time
Date
Number of guests
Type of dress
Food
Drink
Music
Activities
Equipment
Other notes
Task 5 – Write an invitation
Write an invitation for your party. You decide who you wish to invite – it could be a student
from your class, your teacher or somebody else.
To
Date
Time
Place
Bring
From
RSVP
Task 6 – Presentation
Your teacher will give you a letter. Look at the corresponding picture. In groups, discuss:
Use the table below to make a list of things which are considered good or bad luck in your
culture.
Look again at the pictures A-D. Write a sentence about the superstition shown in each.
B: In groups, compare the superstitions you have just written. Which are the strangest?
Task 6 – Vocabulary
1. My friend is a negative thinker. He would say that this glass is half empty.
5. I’m lucky and I love golf, but I’ve never hit the ball straight into the hole.
Task 7 – Reading
For Robert Edge, a keen golfer, it started out as an 1………………… weekend. On Saturday morning, Edge went,
as usual, to his local golf course with some friends. He couldn’t believe his luck when he hit a hole-in-one, and he
celebrated the amazing experience with his friends after finishing the game. What made the weekend even more special
was that, returning to the same golf course the following day, he hit another hole-in-one! He was undoubtedly a very
lucky person.
Events like this are not 2…………………, but we all experience “lucky” and “unlucky” events throughout our
lives. The question is whether we can do anything to influence our luck.
Some people use lucky charms to help them avoid bad luck, and others believe very strongly in superstition and
numerology. Many people associate certain objects with luck. Horseshoes, rabbits’ feet and four-leaf clovers are all said
to bring good fortune. The number thirteen is considered unlucky in many countries, with hotels jumping from the
twelfth floor directly to the fourteenth. In parts of Asia, the number four is avoided, as the pronunciation is nearly
3………………… to that of the word for “death”.
Most scientists and psychologists don’t believe in superstitions, or the idea that some people are luckier than others.
They say that optimists 4………………… to remember good results, and therefore believe they are lucky;
pessimists typically remember bad results, and therefore believe that they are unlucky.
So, if you want to feel like a lucky person, thinking positively can help. Think and act like an optimist, and ask yourself:
do you feel lucky?
B: Add the missing words to the text.
Task 8 – Summarising
Task 9 – Discussion
F
B: Listen to your teacher talk about one of the pictures. Which picture are they talking
about?
B: You will either draw or take photographs to represent the superstitions that you have
chosen. In your group, discuss how you will create the perfect picture for your chosen
superstitions.
Practise talking
Task 3 – Presentation
A: You will present your photographs or drawings to the class. First plan what you will say
about each picture.
Task 4 – Crocodile
Task 5 – Acrostics