It’s only a game

READING | Right/Wrong/Doesn’t say | An online article

Student’s Book, pages 80–81

1 Read the article opposite quickly. Complete the sentences with the years in the box.

2014 | 2015 | 2016 (× 2)

1 Josh Bayliss started his last year at school in .

2 Josh left school in .
3 Josh played for the Bath Rugby Club under-18 team in .
4 Josh played for the England under-18 team in South Africa in .

2 Read these sentences about Josh Bayliss and underline the important words.
1 Josh Bayliss comes from a large city.
2 There were many pupils at Josh’s school.

3 Read the first sentence in the article. Are the sentences in Exercise 2 ‘Right’ (A) or ‘Wrong’ (B)?
If there is not enough information to answer ‘Right’ (A) or ‘Wrong’ (B), choose ‘Doesn’t say’ (C).
1 A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say
2 A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say

4 Read the article about Josh Bayliss again. Are sentences 1–7 ‘Right’ (A) or ‘Wrong’ (B)? If there
isn’t enough information to answer ‘Right’ (A) or ‘Wrong’ (B), choose ‘Doesn’t Say’ (C).
1 Josh Bayliss’ school was quite far from his house.
A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say
2 Josh started playing rugby before he was 12.
A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say
3 Josh studied hard at school and passed all his exams.
A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say
4 Josh can eat and drink anything he wants.
A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say
5 Josh left school and then played with the England under-18 team.
A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say
6 Josh’s team won some of their matches in South Africa.
A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say
7 Josh is playing on the England team at the next Rugby World Cup.
A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say

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5 Find these words and phrases in the article. Then match them to definitions (1–6).

bad luck | fitter | grew up | international | last | look after

1 got older, became an adult (paragraph 1)

2 including two or more countries (paragraph 1)
3 final (paragraph 2)
4 healthier (paragraph 2)
5 take care of someone (paragraph 2)
6 something bad that happens to someone and was not planned or wanted (paragraph 3)

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Josh Bayliss grew up in a town in
South West England and he went to
school near there. When Josh was
10, he tried rugby at school and
soon after he played for the school
team. Then Bath Rugby Club invited
him to join their schoolboy team and
in 2014 he started playing for their
under-18 team. Josh went to Millfield
School, which is well-known for its
sports. Pupils can choose from over
30 different sports and there are
around 100 coaches to help them.
A large number of the pupils from
the school enter international sports
competitions every year.
In September 2015, Josh began
his last year of school, so he had to Josh finished school in June 2016.
study hard. He also wanted to play Two months later he travelled to
for the England under-18 rugby South Africa with the England
team, so he needed to find time to under-18 rugby team. The team
practise. Josh plays at the back of played well but they lost all three
the team and during the match he of their matches. Their coach said
has to run a lot. He needs to be that it was bad luck, but he thinks
stronger, faster and fitter than other that they will be a very good team
players because he wants to play in the future. Josh is now playing for
against the best teams in the world. England’s under-19 team and he may
He also needs to look after himself be on the England rugby team at the
and he should be careful about what next Rugby World Cup. He certainly
he eats. hopes so!

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 GRAMMAR 1 | Modals (1): ability, obligation, possibility
8 Student’s Book, page 82 Grammar reference, Unit 8, Student’s Book, page 155

1 Complete the sentences with can, can’t, could or couldn’t.

1 All my friends ride horses but 5 Can you speak more slowly please? I
I can’t. understand you.
2 My brother go skiing last weekend 6 I play volleyball yesterday because I
because his leg hurt. was ill in bed.
3 you ride a bike when you were five? 7 We go swimming with you. We’re
4 When Laura was young, she swim studying for a test.
really well and she won prizes. 8 you run faster than your friends or
are they faster than you?

2 Look at the table and complete the sentences.

Ride a bike Play tennis Swim Ski 3 My sister learns quickly. She
ride a bike when she was four.
4 My grandma loves going to the beach but
she swim.
5 My dad was the best tennis player in his
Grandma 7 years old 15 years old ✗ ✗ school. He play it well when
Dad 8 years old 8 years old 5 years old 18 years old he was eight.
Sister 4 years old ✗ 5 years old 8 years old 6 My grandma ski but she says
she wants to learn.
1 My sister is brilliant at most sports but she 7 My dad and my sister swim
play tennis. before they were six.
2 My dad’s really good at skiing now but he 8 My sister ski before she
ski until he was 18. could swim.

3 Complete these sentences with the correct form of may, can or need to and the verbs in brackets.
1 I at home today and 4 I broke my racket while I was playing tennis so
watch the athletics on TV. I’m not sure. (stay) I a new one. (buy)
2 We’re playing at 11 am but you 5 I
us to the match. We’re my own tennis balls or can I borrow some? (bring)
going by bus. (drive) 6 My brother’s won all his matches easily. I’m not
3 Your sister’s an amazing swimmer. sure but I think he the
you as well as her? (swim) final. (win)

VOCABULARY | Topic vocabulary | Word formation | Collocations

8 Student’s Book, page 83 Vocabulary reference, Unit 8, Student’s Book, page 165

1 Read the descriptions of some words about 2 Complete the sentences with the correct
sport. What is the word for each one? The first form of the nouns in the box.
letter is already there. There is one space for
each other letter in the word. play | run | surf | swim | win

1 You hit a tennis ball with this. r 1 Every morning, my mum in the
2 Women wear this to swim. s pool before she goes to work.
3 You need to buy this to get into 2 Our team were better, so we the
a match. t basketball match 45–32.
4 You sit on a horse and do this. r 3 I like tennis but I’m a terrible .
5 This person tells the team what 4 My brother loves to run. He is a fast .
to do in a match. c He won the 400 m race in the stadium yesterday.
6 The clothes or things you 5 I want to go to Hawaii with my surfboard
need to play a sport. k and in the sea there.

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3 Match to make sentences.

1 In basketball, you need to throw a) badminton, but I want to.
2 You can’t climb b) the race, but I can’t run very fast.
3 My sister may enter c) swimming in the lake.
4 I’ve never played d) the skiing competition. She’s very good.
5 In the summer we often go e) the ball to someone in your team.
6 I hope I win f) that mountain without good boots.

GRAMMAR 2 | Modals (2): obligation, permission, advice

8 Student’s Book, page 85 Grammar reference, Unit 8, Student’s Book, page 156

1 Complete the swimming club rules with the correct form of have to or don’t have to.

Swimming Club

1 If you are under 16, you come with an adult or you can’t use the club.
2 The club is free for members. They pay.
3 Swimmers wear a swimming cap in the pool. You can’t swim without one.
4 Everyone have a shower before going into the pool, or they can’t go in.
5 You bring your own towel or shampoo. We have everything you need here.
6 You put your wet towels in the bins. Please do not leave them on the floor.

2 Complete the sentences with should or shouldn’t and a verb from the box.

eat | get | play | talk | wear | worry

1 You a big meal before you go swimming. It may make you feel ill.
2 Runners comfortable shoes when they go running.
3 If we need to buy tickets, we to the stadium early.
4 Shh! You loudly at a tennis match.
5 Your sister about the match. I’m sure she’ll win!
6 If you think football is boring, you basketball. I think it’s more exciting.

3 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Use the correct form
of have to, should or can and any other words you need.
Example: It’s necessary to bring your own racket and balls.
You have to bring your own racket and balls.
1 We weren’t allowed to go into the gym because the teacher wasn’t there.
We into the gym because the teacher wasn’t there.
2 It isn’t necessary to get up early tomorrow. It’s a holiday.
I early tomorrow. It’s a holiday.
3 It’s a good idea to buy tickets for the match early.
We tickets for the match early.
4 It was necessary for my best friend to train really hard for the match.
My best friend really hard for the match.

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 LISTENING | Multiple matching
8 Student’s Book, page 84

1 Match the phrases to the words with a similar 3 17 Listen to two people talking about
meaning. their friends. What are their friends’
1 running a) walking to the top of a mountain favourite sports? Write a letter A–H next
to each name. There are three extra
2 tennis b) going out in a boat
letters you do not need.
3 climbing c) riding a bike
1 Ben ___ A table tennis
4 sailing d) moving very quickly on foot
2 Harry ___ B swimming
5 cycling e) playing a racket sport
3 Paula ___ C cricket
4 Lisa ___ D rugby
2 16 Listen to five people talking about
5 Steve ___ E surfing
sport. As you listen, choose each person’s
F sailing
favourite sport, a or b.
G basketball
Speaker 1 a) sailing b) swimming
H skiing
Speaker 2 a) tennis b) table tennis
Speaker 3 a) running b) cycling
Speaker 4 a) football b) rugby
Speaker 5 a) skiing b) climbing

SPEAKING | Asking for and giving information

8 Student’s Book, page 86

sketbal
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1 Look at the information opposite about a basketball
competition. Then complete the questions about it. l
1 Where competition?
2 When ?
Co
3 What
4
win?
for children?
m p etition
5 telephone number? City
Ci
C i S Sports Centre
July 22–25
2 Complete the answers to the questions in Exercise 1.
Win a sports kit for your team!
Players have to be 12–16
1 It’s at the . Want to know more? Call 1230 333
2 It’s from to .
3
3 You can win .
4 Yes, it is. It’s for children aged .
5 It’s .
ennis Co
T
m

3 Look at the information opposite about a tennis

pe

competition. Then write questions and answers like the

ones in exercises 1 and 2.
titi

on

Chester Tennis Club

July 28
Win a tennis lesson from a
top pro!
Players ha ve to be over 18
Competition starts at 10am
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LANGUAGE IN USE | Multiple-choice sentences

8 Student’s Book, page 87 Vocabulary reference, Unit 8, Student’s Book, page 165

1 Write one sentence using the linking words in brackets.

Example: I love playing cricket. I really like going swimming. (and)
I love playing cricket and I really like going swimming.
1 I really enjoy watching basketball. I don’t like playing it. (but)

2 You should run a little bit first. Then you play football. (before)

3 My brother is studying for his exams. He can’t play basketball with us today. (because)

4 We played football in the park. When it got dark, we stopped. (until)

5 We were playing with a ball in the classroom. At that moment, the teacher walked in. (when)

2 Choose the correct word for each gap.

www.the world …

The World
Alternative Games
Everyone has heard of the Olympic Games (4) their own sporting event, and they started
(1) you probably don’t know about the World the World Alternative Games. In the first year,
Alternative Games. These games started in Llanwrtyd (5) 2,000 people took part in 35 events, such as
Wells, Wales, (2) 2012, which is the same year the Man versus Horse marathon. This race is 35 km,
the Olympic Games were held in London. so it is shorter (6) a marathon. It is for runners
In fact, the idea for these games came (3) they (7) people riding horses. Perhaps the most
chose London for the Olympics. The people of this important rule is that the horses (8) to start
very small Welsh town decided that the town should 15 minutes after the runners.

1 A before B but C because

2 A in B on C at
3 A until B after C but
4 A holds B hold C holding
5 A over B more C most
6 A as B from C than
7 A but B because C and
8 A should B can C have

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 WRITING | An email
8 Student’s Book, pages 88–89 Writing reference, Student’s Book, page 171

1 Read the writing task. What information do you need to give Becca? Tick the correct answers (1–6).

Write an email to Becca and answer her questions.

1 how often
From: Becca 2 the place
To: 3 the person who teaches
4 the sports kit
You haven’t told me about your PE lessons at 5 the other students
school. How often do you do PE at school? Who’s
your teacher? What clothes do you have to wear? 6 the name of the school

Write 25–35 words.

2 Read the model emails below (A, B and C). Then complete the checklist. Which is the best email?

A B
Dear Becca PE’s three times on week. The teacher’s
name are Mrs Roberts. We don’t have wear
Thank you for your email. Im going to tell
special clothes.
you about my PE lessons at school. My teacher
is called Mr Hampton and he is very nice.
Sometimes we can choose the sport and other
times he tells us what we are going to do. I Checklist
would like to try badminton next.
Best wishes, A B C ME
1 The email uses informal style.
Jack
2 It starts and ends in the
right way.

C 3 It answers all of Becca’s

Hi Becca questions.
We’ve got PE twice a week. Our teachers 4 It’s about 25–35 words.
called Mr Thomas. We have to wear a white
T-shirt and blue shorts. We don’t have to 5 The spelling and grammar
bring racket or balls! is correct.
Write soon,
Danny
The best email is .

3 Read these sentences from the emails in Exercise 2. Rewrite the underlined words correctly.
1 Im going to tell you about my PE lessons.
2 Our teachers called Mr Thomas.
3 PE’s three times on week.
4 The teacher’s name are Mrs Roberts.
5 We don’t have wear special clothes.

4 Write your own email to Becca. Then check your email using the checklist in Exercise 2.

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PROGRESS CHECK

1 Complete the email with the words in the box. There are two
words you don’t need to use.

club | coach | go | kit | members | play | teams | throw | ticket | winner

From: Natalie
To: Emily

Hi Emily,
Thanks for your email. You asked me about my favourite sport. I’ve got two actually – tennis
and netball. I know you (1) tennis, so let me tell you about netball. There are two
(2) of seven players. It’s like basketball, you get points by putting the ball into a ring – the
team with the most points is the (3) . In basketball, you can move with the ball but in
netball you can’t, you have to (4) the ball to another player. The sports (5) is
similar to tennis – girls wear a t-shirt, a skirt and trainers but the ball is much bigger and heavier than a
tennis ball. I started playing on the school netball team about three years ago. Then our town’s netball
(6) asked me to play in their under-16 team. Our (7) is amazing; she never
gets angry even when we lose. The next Netball World Cup is going to be near my home. I hope I can
buy a (8) to watch a match.
I hope this answers your question.
Best wishes,
Natalie

2 Choose the correct answers.

1 A: Are you going to play tennis after school? 5 A: Can / Could / Should your brother run as fast
B: I don’t have to / can’t / couldn’t play. I’ve hurt as you?
my hand. B: No, he isn’t a fast runner. I’m much faster.
2 A: I want to watch the match on TV. 6 A: I need some new trainers.
B: You should / don’t have to / can’t tidy your B: You should / can / don’t have to look online.
room first. There are clothes everywhere! They’re much cheaper.
3 A: When did you learn to climb trees? 7 A: Can I / Should I / Do I have to go swimming
B: I can / could / should climb them when I with my friends?
was six. B: Yes, but remember we’re going to have dinner
4 A: My brother would like to try a new exciting with grandma later.
sport. 8 A: I’ll never finish this homework and I’ve got a
B: Well, he shouldn’t / couldn’t / doesn’t have to match this afternoon.
play rugby. It’s really dangerous. B: Don’t worry, we shouldn’t / couldn’t /
don’t have to give it to the teacher until Monday.

Cumulative progress 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
3 Choose the correct option to complete the conversations.
1 You should get a new racket from Sports World.
A Yes, of course it is. B That’s a good idea. C I have to buy a new racket.
2 Have you ever been to a basketball match?
A We’re going to be there soon. B I went to one last summer. C You’ve been to a match.
3 Are you going to enter the competition?
A I’m not sure. B I won’t play. C I didn’t.
4 Shall we go surfing later?
A I’m sorry. I can’t swim. B You don’t have to. C We couldn’t go.
5 We couldn’t play tennis because it was raining.
A Were you playing tennis? B What did you do? C Did you play tennis?
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