Unit 1 Listening

A.Listen to a radio programme about sports in the ancient Olympics. Match the descriptions with the pictures by writing the numbers 1- 4 in the boxes.

Good evening, listeners. Welcome to“History for a minute”! This evening, I’m going to play a game with you. It’s called “What’s the sport?”You’ll listen to me talk about sports in the ancient Olympics and decide which sport I’m talking about. Are you ready? Let’s begin!

Number one:

You do this sport on your own. All you have to do is run as fast as you can. Do you know what it is?

Number two:

You need two men to play this sport. The men try to throw each other to the ground. What sport is it? 

Number three:

Both men and horses take part in this sport. The men try to get their horses to run as quickly as they can. Do you know what it is?

Number four:

This sport needs two men too. The men have to hit each other. What sport is it? 

That’s the end of the game. I hope you had a good time. For more fun, join me next week at the same time. Goodbye!

B.Listen to the recording again and then complete the notes below. Write one word in each blank.

Good evening, listeners. Welcome to“History for a minute”! This evening, I’m going to play a game with you. It’s called “What’s the sport?”You’ll listen to me talk about sports in the ancient Olympics and decide which sport I’m talking about. Are you ready? Let’s begin!

Number one:

You do this sport on your own. All you have to do is run as fast as you can. Do you know what it is?

Number two:

You need two men to play this sport. The men try to throw each other to the ground. What sport is it? 

Number three:

Both men and horses take part in this sport. The men try to get their horses to run as quickly as they can. Do you know what it is?

Number four:

This sport needs two men too. The men have to hit each other. What sport is it? 

That’s the end of the game. I hope you had a good time. For more fun, join me next week at the same time. Goodbye!