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Project: a debate about professional sport
Textbook: p. 27
GoalProject: holding a debate “It is not good to do professional sport”; giving opinions and arguments.
New words
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Explanation
In a debate there are two teams: for and against. To give an opinion: “I think ...”, “In my opinion ...”, “I agree because ...”. To give arguments: “First, ...”, “Second, ...”, “For example, ...”. Arguments against professional sport: a lot of hard work, little time for the family, the risk of injury, sadness when you lose. Arguments for: a healthy body, medals and prizes, pride for the country, travel and new friends. The rule: listen politely, do not interrupt, and reply with “Thank you for your idea”. Useful words: dangerous, healthy, famous, medal, practice.
Worked examples
Team A (for). First, professional sportspeople stay healthy because they train every day. Second, they make their country proud. For example, an Olympic medal makes millions of people happy.
Team B (against). First, young athletes train for hours, so they have little free time. Second, an injury can end their career. In my opinion, children should do sport for fun first.
Class activity
Debate: two teams give arguments for three minutes each and judges vote. Topic: “It is not good to do professional sport”.
Practice
1
Complete with a linking word: ___, athletes stay healthy.
First
2
Write a phrase for disagreeing.
I don’t agree because ...
3
Give one argument against professional sport.
Athletes can get injured and have little free time.
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Why should we not interrupt in a debate?
It shows respect and lets everybody speak.