Community sport: 'When we started playing, I forgot about the virus. It was absolutely thrilling'
This is a list of key vocabulary and expressions from the article in order of how useful they are. The student must choose 6 items from the list to study in the lesson.
To stare (at someone/ something)
To ease the restrictions
To teeter on the edge…
Body parts vocabulary (if you’re interested):
15 conversation-provoking questions related to the article.
Why do you think Nick loves basketball so much?
Do you think that Nick has a healthy relationship with basketball?
Do you love any particular sports in the same way Nick does? Why?
Do you think children are playing less sports nowadays than they used to?
Did you take up any new hobbies during lockdown?
Is there something that you have really missed because of lockdown and social distancing?
What is your favourite activity to do with your friends?
Do you like to spend time in nature?
Do you like extreme sports and sports that give you adrenaline?
Do rich people and poor people play different sports in your country?
Have you ever been to a sports match or sporting event?
What is a sport that you hate?
Do you think some sports should be banned?
Would you like to be a sports star?
Should women and men compete against each other?