Prime Time 6, Coursebook mit Audio-CD und DVD

Different countries, different sports Above there is a chart listing the seven most popular sports in Australia, Canada and Austria. a) Compare the lists and point out similarities and differences. Find arguments for your observations. b) Fill in the fourth column with your seven favourite types of sport. If you’re not interested in sports, fill in your favourite free-time activities instead. c) Compare your results in class and summarise them to get a class top seven list. Quotes about sports a) Have a look at the two quotes on these two pages and explain in your own words what they mean. b) Do you agree with the two statements? Why/Why not? 2 3 Australia Canada Austria My favourites 1. 39% Walking 23% Hockey 37% Cycling 2. 17% Aerobics 17% Golf 28% Skiing 3. 17% Swimming 16% Baseball, softball 28% Running 4. 11% Cycling 14% Football 23% Swimming 5. 8% Tennis 14% Racquet sports 19% Hiking 6. 8% Running 11% Basketball 18% Nordic walking 7. 8% Golf 10% Volleyball 14% Ball games To dope the racer is as criminal, as sacrilegious, as trying to imitate God; it is stealing from God the privilege of the spark. (Roland Barthes, 1915–1980, French philosopher) 117 Goals • Discuss sports preferences. • Comment on charts and statistical information. • Analyse and express similarities and differences. • Summarise complex information. • Improve your style (nouns and articles). Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv