Sports and exercises
Learn how to talk about different sports and exercises, including activities you enjoy and practice regularly.
Part 1
Warm-up
Answer the question
What is your favorite sport? Why?
Part 2
Vocabulary
Read the word, its’ meaning, and the examples
Then make up your own sentences using the word.
Student can skip the words they already know.
climbing
/ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
the sport or activity of climbing rocks or mountains
I like climbing the mountain with my friends.
I enjoy climbing trees at my grandparents’ house.
soccer
/ˈsɑːkər/
a game played by two teams of 11 players, using a round ball which players kick up and down the playing field. Teams try to kick the ball into the other team’s goal.
I played soccer when I was younger.
Soccer is the most famous team sport in Viet Nam.
basketball
/ˈbæskɪtbɔːl/
a game played by two teams of five players, using a large ball which players try to throw into a high net hanging from a ring
We had a lot of fun playing basketball at the park with our friends.
tennis
/ˈtenɪs/
a sport played with rackets and a ball, where players hit the ball over a net to score points.
She practices tennis every day to improve her skills.
We watched a thrilling tennis match on television last night.
volleyball
/ˈvɑːlibɔːl/
a team sport played with a ball, where players use their hands to hit the ball over a net and aim to score points.
She hits the volleyball over the net.
I like watching volleyball during the Olympics.
swimming
/ˈswɪmɪŋ/
the sport or activity of swimming.
Swimming is a good form of exercise.
I like swimming in the beach.
sailing
/ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the sport or activity of travelling in a boat with sails
They are going on a 10-day sailing trip.
cycling
/ˈsaɪklɪŋ/
the sport or activity of riding a bicycle
I enjoy cycling in the park on sunny days.
He goes cycling every weekend to stay active and fit.
healthy
/ˈhelθi/
having good health and not likely to become ill
Eating good food and having regular exercises help you stay healthy.
Drinking water keeps you healthy and strong.
dangerous
/ˈdeɪndʒərəs/
likely to injure or harm somebody, or to damage or destroy something
I think rock-climbing is very dangerous.
energetic
/ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
having or needing a lot of energy and enthusiasm
I feel very energetic after doing exercise.
relaxed
/rɪˈlækst/
calm and not anxious or worried
After a busy day, she sat on the couch and felt relaxed.
He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and felt relaxed.
Make up your own sentences using the words.
Part 3
Mini exercise
Name the sport in each picture.
Which sport is the most interesting to you? and Which one is the least interesting?
Answers
- Climbing
- Cycling
- Running
- Sailing
- Dancing
- Swimming
- Basketball
- Horse riding
- Karate
- Tennis
- Football
- Volleyball
Part 4
Reading 1
Read the article and answer questions.
Teacher helps student correct their pronunciation.
Soccer
Soccer, also known as football in some countries, is a popular sport played all around the world. Two teams of eleven players each compete against each other on a rectangular field. The purpose of the game is to score goals by kicking the ball into the opponent’s net. Players use their feet, knees, or head to control and pass the ball. Soccer is a fast game that needs players to work together, have skill, and make plans.
Questions
What is another name for soccer in some countries?
How many players are there in each team?
What is the objective of the game?
How can players control and pass the ball?
Part 4
Reading 2
Read the article and answer questions.
Teacher helps student correct their pronunciation.
Swimming
Swimming is a fun activity and sport that people of all ages enjoy. It means moving in the water using different ways. Some common ways to swim are freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Swimming is not only a great way to have fun and cool down in the water, but it also has many health benefits. It makes your heart and lungs stronger, builds muscles, and works out different parts of your body.
Questions
What is swimming?
Name some ways (styles) to swim?
What are some health benefits of swimming?
How does swimming make your body stronger?
Part 5
Describe a picture
Describe the picture
You can answer some questions below to describe the picture.
- How many people in the picture? Are they young, old,…?
- What are they doing?
- What are they wearing?
- Where and when it is and why you think so ( for example: it’s in the city cause I can see many high buildings )
- What their feelings are and why you think so?
- Do you think they are enjoying their time together? Why?
Suggestion
In the picture, there are four people. They look like a family. They are riding bicycles together. They all seem to be young. They are wearing helmets for safety. They are riding on a trail with trees around them. It looks like they are in a park or a natural place. The weather seems nice and sunny. They are smiling, so I think they are happy and enjoying their time together. I think they are having fun because they are doing an activity together and everyone looks happy.
Part 6
Discussion
Let’s use the vocabulary you’ve learned during the lesson and talk about the following topics/questions freely!
Teacher helps student expand and correct the answers
Do you like sports? Why or why not?
Have you ever played any dangerous sports? Which one? and did you enjoy it?
Can you name some team sports you know?
What sports or exercises do you find difficult? Why?
How often do you exercise?
How do you feel after exercising or playing sports?
Do you think it’s important to have a regular exercise? Why?
Review
Let’s review the lesson with teacher
12 words in the lesson
Talk about different sports and exercises, and the activities you enjoy
See you next lesson
Homework
Do homework
Write a short paragraph to talk about your favorite sport. (from 8-12 sentences)
- What is it?
- How long have you played it?
- Who do you usually play with?
- Why do you enjoy it?
