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Perfect tenses: Present Perfect Simple | Present Perfect Continuous | Past perfect simple | Contrast: Present Perfect Simple & Present Perfect Continuous
Interactive: Sports: brainstorming
Listening Comprehension
You are going to hear about some unusual sports events. Watch the video and answer the questions.
1. Who can participate in the Red Bull 400? everyone
2. What’s another name for the sport of Hornussen?
3. In which city does the Red Bull Jod Ke Tod competition take place? Mumbai
4. What does the “o” in the sport of Pao represent?
5. How long is the pole used in the sport of Fierste Ljeppen?
Is skateboarding a sport, an art, or a lifestyle?
How has skateboarding changed from the past to today?
Do you think skateboarding should be in the Olympic Games?
Decide whether the sentences are true (T) or false (F). Pay attention to the words in bold.
1. A misfit is someone who is like everybody else.
2. If I'm thrilled about an event, I'm looking forward to it.
3. Something which is tough is hard.
4. An approach is a way of doing things.
5. When something is neglected, it's in good condition.
6. If someone looks scruffy, their clothes are elegant.
7. If you attach a document to an e-mail, you include it in the message.
8. When I'm very sorry I've done something, I have no regrets.
Complete the sentences using the correct compound noun:
An athlete's ________ is very strict: healthy food and daily exercise.
My ________ and I always practise together before a match.
Many young athletes see their coach as a ________.
Kickboxing lessons are an intense ________. I'm exhausted!
It takes a lot of ________ to train every single day.
A ________ in the park gave us directions to the stadium.
Losing the final match was a major ________ for our team.
That student is a ________; he is always bothering the teacher.
Key: 1. lifestyle | 2. teammate | 3. role model | 4. workout | 5. self-discipline | 6. passerby | 7. setback | 8. troublemaker
1. REMIND (OF vs. TO)
A) Please remind me ___ bring my jacket tomorrow.
B) Your dad reminds me ___ a famous actor.
A) TO (remember an action) | B) OF (resemble someone)
2. ARRIVE (IN vs. AT)
A) What time will you arrive ___ Rome tonight?
B) As soon as I arrive ___ football practice, I start.
Key: A) IN (cities/countries) | B) AT (specific places)
3. BLAME (FOR vs. ON)
A) Belinda's teammates blamed the defeat ___ her.
B) Don't blame me ___ everything! You are also responsible.
Key: A) ON (blame a problem ON someone) | B) FOR (blame someone FOR a mistake)
4. AGREE (WITH vs. TO)
A) I'm sorry, I don't agree ___ you. I think it's a bad idea.
B) Warren has finally agreed ___ our proposal.
Key: A) WITH (a person/opinion) | B) TO (a proposal/rules)
🏆 award — /əˈwɔːd/ — premio, galardón
🤩 awesome — /ˈɔːsəm/ — increíble, asombroso/a
🥇 break a record — /breɪk ə ˈrekɔːd/ — batir un récord
🏅 championship — /ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/ — campeonato
🥊 defeat — /dɪˈfiːt/ — derrotar, vencer
🤸 feat — /fiːt/ — proeza, acrobacia
🥋 opponent — /əˈpəʊnənt/ — adversario/a, contrincante
🏃 perform — /pəˈfɔːm/ — realizar, poner en práctica
🥈 runner-up — /ˌrʌnər ˈʌp/ — subcampeón/ona
⚽ score — /skɔː/ — anotar, marcar
👏 spectator — /spekˈteɪtə/ — espectador/a
🏅 take up — /teɪk ˈʌp/ — empezar a practicar
🛠️ a means (of / to) — /ə ˈmiːnz əv, tuː/ — una manera / forma (de)
🎯 achieve a goal — /əˈtʃiːv ə ɡəʊl/ — alcanzar una meta / un objetivo
📋 approach — /əˈprəʊtʃ/ — enfoque, planteamiento
📎 attach — /əˈtætʃ/ — poner, colocar
🚫 ban — /bæn/ — prohibir
🧲 draw — /drɔː/ — atraer
🧍 misfit — /ˈmɪsfɪt/ — inadaptado/a social
😔 neglected — /nɪˈɡlektɪd/ — descuidado/a, desatendido/a
📈 on the rise — /ɒn ðə raɪz/ — en auge
🚶 outsider — /ˌaʊtˈsaɪdə/ — extraño/a, forastero/a
😞 regret — /rɪˈɡret/ — remordimiento (have ~s: lamentarse)
🧹 scruffy — /ˈskrʌfi/ — caótico/a, complicado/a
🌍 spread — /spred/ — extenderse
🤸 stunt — /stʌnt/ — escena de riesgo; acrobacia
🎢 thrill — /θrɪl/ — emocionar, entusiasmar
💪 tough — /tʌf/ — difícil, complicado/a
🌍 lifestyle — /ˈlaɪfstaɪl/ — estilo de vida
🚶 passerby — /ˌpɑːsəˈbaɪ/ — peatón/ona, transeúnte
⭐ role model — /ˈrəʊl ˌmɒdəl/ — modelo a imitar, seguir
🎯 self-discipline — /ˌself ˈdɪsəplɪn/ — autodisciplina
⚠️ setback — /ˈsetbæk/ — revés, contratiempo
🤝 teammate — /ˈtiːmmeɪt/ — compañero/a de equipo
⏳ time-waster — /ˈtaɪm ˌweɪstə/ — persona que se dedica a perder el tiempo
😈 troublemaker — /ˈtrʌblˌmeɪkə/ — alborotador/a, agitador/a
🏋️ workout — /ˈwɜːkaʊt/ — ejercicio, entrenamiento
🌎 world record — /ˌwɜːld ˈrekɔːd/ — récord mundial
🤝 agree to — /əˈɡriː tuː/ — aceptar
👍 agree with — /əˈɡriː wɪð/ — estar de acuerdo con
📍 arrive at — /əˈraɪv æt/ — llegar a (un lugar)
🌍 arrive in — /əˈraɪv ɪn/ — llegar a (una ciudad, un país)
🙏 believe in — /bɪˈliːv ɪn/ — creer en
👉 blame for — /bleɪm fɔː/ — echar la culpa, culpar de, por
⚠️ blame on — /bleɪm ɒn/ — echar la culpa, culpar de algo a
😒 complain about — /kəmˈpleɪn əˈbaʊt/ — quejarse de
🎯 concentrate on — /ˈkɒnsəntreɪt ɒn/ — concentrarse, centrarse en
🦋 develop into — /dɪˈveləp ˈɪntuː/ — convertirse en
👀 glance at — /ɡlɑːns æt/ — echar un vistazo a
👏 praise for — /preɪz fɔː/ — alabar, elogiar por
🧠 remind of — /rɪˈmaɪnd əv/ — recordar a alguien
⏰ remind to — /rɪˈmaɪnd tuː/ — recordar a alguien que haga algo
🏆 succeed in — /səkˈsiːd ɪn/ — tener éxito, triunfar en, conseguir
❤️ appeal to — /əˈpiːl tə/ — gustar, atraer a
🤗 care about — /keə əˈbaʊt/ — preocuparse, interesarse por
👤 chairperson — /ˈtʃeəpɜːsən/ — presidente/a
📅 deadline — /ˈdedlaɪn/ — fecha límite, plazo
🗣️ insist on — /ɪnˈsɪst ɒn/ — insistir en
🚌 leave for — /liːv fə/ — salir hacia
⚠️ negligence — /ˈneɡlɪdʒəns/ — negligencia, descuido
🚫 neglect — /nɪˈɡlekt/ — abandono
😕 neglectful — /nɪˈɡlektfəl/ — negligente, descuidado/a
✋ oppose — /əˈpəʊz/ — oponerse a
⚔️ opposition — /ˌɒpəˈzɪʃən/ — oposición
🙋 participate in — /pɑːˈtɪsɪpeɪt ɪn/ — participar en
🎭 performance — /pəˈfɔːməns/ — actuación, rendimiento
🎤 performer — /pəˈfɔːmə/ — intérprete, artista
😔 regretful — /rɪˈɡretfəl/ — arrepentido/a
📊 scoreboard — /ˈskɔːbɔːd/ — marcador
👕 sportswear — /ˈspɔːtsweə/ — ropa deportiva
😁 thrilled — /θrɪld/ — emocionado/a, entusiasmado/a
😟 worry about — /ˈwʌri əˈbaʊt/ — preocuparse por
You are sitting at the table with the menu in your hand.
Sentence A: "I haven't decided yet... OK, I'll have the burger."
Sentence B: "I looked at the menu online before coming. I'm going to have the burger."
Looking out of the window at the sky.
Sentence A: "I think it will rain tomorrow."
Sentence B: "Look at those black clouds! It's going to rain!"
You are at home and notice the car is completely covered in mud.
Sentence A: "Look at the car, it's disgusting! I'll wash it right now."
Sentence B: "Look at the car, it's disgusting! I'm going to wash it this afternoon."
The teacher reminds the class about a crucial exam next Monday.
Sentence A: "Don't worry, I'll study hard this time, I promise!"
Sentence B: "I'm going to study all weekend. I already prepared my notes."
Sentence A: I lost my keys yesterday.
Sentence B: I have lost my keys!
Sentence C: When I arrived home, I realized I had lost my keys.
When we got to the cinema, the movie ________ (already / start).
I __________________________ (never / see) such a terrible match in my life!
They ________ (finish) their project three days ago.
Look! Someone _______________ (break) the window!
She couldn't buy the dress because she ________________ (forget) her purse at home.
We ______________ (live) in Madrid since 2018 and we love it.
While I was at school, I ______________ (meet) my best friend.
Mi compañero de equipo está haciendo un entrenamiento durísimo en el gimnasio ahora mismo.
Ayer el alcalde culpó al alborotador por los destrozos en el parque abandonado.
Creo que ella se convertirá en un gran modelo a seguir para los jóvenes deportistas.
Un transeúnte lo estaba mirando mientras él practicaba acrobacias nuevas en su monopatín.
Los atletas profesionales necesitan mucha autodisciplina para tener éxito en su deporte.
El ayuntamiento va a renovar este espacio abandonado el mes que viene.
Ella siempre se concentra en los consejos de su entrenador antes de un partido importante.
Estábamos hablando sobre un gran contratiempo cuando el equipo llegó al estadio.
Los espectadores están alabando a la subcampeona por su increíble esfuerzo.
Nuestro equipo derrotó al rival y batió el récord mundial en 2020.
No te preocupes, yo te ayudaré a marcar los puntos finales.
Los jugadores van a aceptar las nuevas reglas de la competición mañana.
Jugar a los videojuegos todo el día es una pérdida de tiempo.
Miré mi reloj rápidamente mientras el entrenador nos explicaba el nuevo enfoque.
El chico se sentía como un incomprendido antes de unirse al grupo de skaters.
¿Vas a quejarte del árbitro otra vez?
Tu estilo de vida me recuerda a la rutina de un deportista olímpico.
Seguro que ellos coincidirán contigo en la reunión de mañana.
My teammate is doing a very tough workout in the gym right now.
Yesterday the mayor blamed the troublemaker for the damage in the neglected park.
I think she will become a great role model for young athletes.
A passerby was watching him while he was practicing new stunts on his skateboard.
Professional athletes need a lot of self-discipline to succeed in their sport.
The city council is going to renovate this neglected space next month.
She always concentrates on her coach's advice before an important match.
We were talking about a major setback when the team arrived at the stadium.
The spectators are praising the runner-up for her incredible effort.
Our team defeated the opponent and broke the world record in 2020.
Don't worry, I will help you score the final points.
The players are going to agree to the new competition rules tomorrow.
Playing video games all day is a time-waster.
I glanced at my watch while the coach was explaining the new approach to us.
The boy felt like an outsider before joining the group of skateboarders.
Are you going to complain about the referee again?
Your lifestyle reminds me of an Olympic athlete's routine.
I'm sure they will agree with you at tomorrow's meeting.