Conditional Sentences - Sports and Games

Conditional Sentences – Sports and Games

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Conditional Sentences – Sports and Games

In this beginner’s tutorial, learners are able to upgrade their understanding related to “Conditional Sentences – Sports and Games”. What is an Conditional Sentences – Sports and Games?.

1. Objectives: By the end of this lesson students should be able to;

1.  learn how to form and use conditional sentences (2nd and 3rd type)

 2.  talk about sports.

11. Subject matter: Conditionals, 2nd and 3rd

– Sports and Games

Vocabulary Focus: Sports and Games

Materials: charts, pictures

111. Developmental Activities

A. Presentation:

1. Read and complete the text using the words or phrases below.

ranking | world records | children | track and field | tennis |

unfortunately | basketball player| extravagant appearance

One of the most talented athletes of all times is Florence Griffith Joyner, also known as Flo-Jo. She was an American _______________athlete. She is believed to be the “fastest woman of all time” because in 1988 she set _________________for both the 100 metres and 200 metres which haven’t been challenged yet. ______________, she died in 1998 at the age of only 38.

Another amazing athlete is the German ____________ player Steffi Graf. She was ranked World No. 1 by the Women’s Tennis Association for the longest period in which any player, male or female, has managed to hold number-one _________________: 377 weeks. In addition, she has won 22 Grand Slam singles titles. An interesting fact is that in 2001 she married another tennis star, Andre Agassi, and the two have two ________________.

Dennis Rodman is a retired American professional ________________. In NBA he played for Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers, and other teams. Besides his abilities as a player, he is famous for his ____________________, and lifestyle. Recently, he visited North Korea, and ended up hugging its leader, Kim Jong- un.

2. Mark the statements T for true and F for false before each number.

1. ___Florence Griffith Joyner will be remembered for being the fastest woman.

2.___Steffi Graf is married to John McEnroe.

3.___Steffi Graf won 22 Grand Slam singles titles.

4. ___Dennis Rodman visited Cambodia recently.

5. ___ Dennis Rodman is famous for his extravagant appearance and lifestyle.

6.___Florence Griffith Joyner died very young.

3. Listen to Alexandra talking about the athletes from exercise

1. Finish the sentences.

1. If Florence Griffith Joyner was alive, she ___________ (set) more records.

2. If Steffi Graf had become a singer, the tennis ____________(lose) an amazing player.

3. If  I were a tennis player, I ____________ (want) to be as good as Steffi Graf.

4. If  I go to the United States, I ____________(try) to meet Dennis Rodman.

5. If  I had a time machine, I ____________ (go back) in time and watch the 1988 Olympics.

6. If  I met Dennis Rodman, I ______________ (ask) him questions about Chicago Bulls.

7. If I were from North Korea, I _____________ (to be) very happy to see Dennis Rodman.

B. Analysis and Discussion

Discuss the Formation:

Discuss the Usage:

We use 2nd conditional when we talk about an impossible or improbable situation regarding the present or the future (events that are unlikely to happen).

2nd
Conditional                            For example: If I won the lottery, I would travel , , a lot.

We use 3rd conditional when we talk about an impossible or unreal situation regarding the past.

3rd
Conditional                            For example: If I had studied for the test, I , would have passed.

C. Practice:

1. Put the verbs in the correct form.

Nadeen: I can’t believe the competition is tomorrow. I am really ____ (worry).
Toyoaki: Why? You _______ (practice) really hard.
Nadeen: If I ________ (have) more time, I ________ (practice) harder.
Toyoaki: You were ___________ (work out) every day. It’s enough for a regional championship.

___________________________________________________________

Tanya: What are you __________ (plan) to do today?
Ronaldo: Only swimming. If it __________ (is) windy, I __________ (go)

windsurfing. What about you?

Tanya: I’ll be __________ (read). I don’t really like summer sports.
Ronaldo: I bet you don’t. If I __________ (am) Canadian, I also would

__________(like) mainly hockey!

Tanya: Oh, very funny!

 

2. Check with your partner. Practice the above conversations in pairs.

1V. Evaluation

1.  Fill in the blanks with the proper form of the verb in brackets.

  1. If Tina had practiced harder, she _______________ (win) the ice skating tournament.
  2. If I were good at sports, I ________________ (to be) doing gymnastics.
  3. If Donna had taken part in the championship, she ________________ (defeat) you!
  4. If Armen was my yoga instructor, I _______________ (not miss) a class.
  5. If you had defeated him, you _______________ (become) the new world champion.
  6. If I could swim, I _______________ (try) diving.

 

2. Answer the questions. What will you do if you…

a) could/ couldn’t swim?
b) were the fastest man/ woman on earth?
c) had to wake up early in the morning to go jogging?
d) were a famous gymnast?

V. Homework

1. Imagine you are a famous athlete. Who will you be? What sports will you be good at? Write ten sentences.

 

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