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A Work with a partner and answer these questions.
• What do you do to keep fit?
• Do you enjoy watching major sports events like the Olympics or the

football World Cup? Why? / Why not?
•What is your favourite sport? Why?

■ Look at the list of things that describe certain sports. Tick (/ ) those
that you think would help a student choose a sport to take up. Ьи Х Э - ГП
I 1 helps you meet new people Q 4 is challenging [ Giving opinions
2 lasts a long time [_. I 5 is cheap • When you are discussing the different
3 needs specialist equipment Q 6 is dangerous Q options with your partner in the exam,
remember it is OK to disagree and give
your own opinion.
С Compare with a partner. Do you have the same opinions?
• If your partner says something which
D Read the Exam Close-up. Then read the Exam Task and you don't agree with, politely say
note what you think about each picture and why. why you don't agree and suggest
something different.
IE Work with a partner and complete the Exam Task.
Use the Useful Expressions to help you.
Exam Task

A friend of yours wants to take up a new sport to get fit and meet new people, but she hasn't got much time.
Talk together about the different activities she could do.

Useful Expressions I

Giving your opinion Asking if someone agrees Agreeing Disagreeing
I think... is a good idea because . Do you agree (with me)? I agree. Actually, I don't really agree.
Well, I don't think he / she should Would you agree that...? Yes, I totally / quite agree I'm afraid I don't agree.
But if he / she ..., he / she'll...! Do you think so, too? with you. I don't think that's a very
I think you're (quite/ good idea because...
absolutely) right.

Ideas Focus
Would you prefer to play indoor or outdoor sports?
Why? / Why not?
Do you agree that a 'healthy body means a healthy
mind'? Why? / Why not?