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1/18/2023 0 Comments

December Week One

This week, we turned to the topic of professional sports.  The current Qatar World Cup as brought up a lot of issues about the state of sports today.

Listening:

Learners can check out some listening comprehension activities about professional athletes: FCE listening, and Ann Brown.

For original version listening, check out a podcast episode, for instance Throughline's episode Qatar's World Cup or from NYT Qatar’s Big Bet on the World Cup.

Reading:
Learners can try reading an article from Voice of America English such as FIFA: ‘Most Important Project’ Is Not World Cup

For original version, check out any of the fascinating articles from the Qatar Beyond the Football series from the Guardian.

Reading:
This week for writing, please write an article about professional sports. Here are some possible prompts:
  • Sports are part of the solution to the current mental health crisis.
  • Can virtual reality substitute real training?
  • Discuss the effective way of working out at home.
  • Why do major sports events leave host countries suffering?
  • Should male and female athletes be paid equally?
  • Chess players deserve more recognition.
  • The government should ban all types of animal sports.
  • Can artistic sports be judged fairly?
  • Many current sports organizations are corrupt and should be reformed.
  • Why don’t good athletes always make good coaches?
  • Why do more females need to participate in male-dominated sports?
  • Should violent sports be banned?
  • Sports can unite people more than politicians.
  • Athletes should not retire at the peak of their careers.
  • Practicing sports makes a person more proactive.
  • Sporting activities boost confidence and self-esteem.

Best,
Kelly
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