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CHAPTER 3: I can run a marathon

Unit 2: The Equipment

Exercise 1: Picture Description

What do you see in the picture?

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Exercise 2: Vocabulary

Repeat after your tutor.

buy mua

I want to buy a bicycle.

check ki m tra

Check the product before buying.

test th

Can we test the camera?

fit

Does the shoe fit?

running shoes giày ch y

I need running shoes for the race.

goggles

Swimmers wear goggles.

knee pad

đầu gối

I always use knee pads when biking.

helmet

Wear a helmet when you skate.

sturdy m nh

Buy a sturdy pair of gloves.

cheap

I bought a cheap watch.

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Exercise 3: Let’s Talk

A. Read the dialogue with your tutor.

Tony: Do you know where I can buy running

shoes?

Anne: There's a sports shop in the mall.

Tony: Are their shoes expensive?

Anne: Not really.

Tony: How about their quality?

Anne: Their shoes are really sturdy.

Tony: Okay, I'll go next week. Thanks!

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Henry: Hey, James. My friends and I will go hiking next month.

James: Really? That sounds exciting!

Henry: Do you want to join us?

James: Sure! What do I need to bring?

Henry: You need a backpack, hiking boots, and a water bottle.

James: I don’t have hiking boots.

Henry: Don’t worry. I know where to buy some.

B. Repeat after your tutor.

1. sports - /spɔːt/ or [spawrts, spohrts]

2. expensive - /ɪkˈspɛnsɪv/ or [ik-spen-siv] đắt

3. month - /mʌnθ/ or [muhnth] tháng

4. hiking boots - / ˈhaɪkɪŋ buts / or [hahyk-in boots]

5. bottle - / ˈbɒt ə l/ or [bot-l] cái bình, chai

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Exercise 4: Buying the Equipment

Choose the right word that completes the sentence.

Eve: Hello! Do you (sell, buy) hiking boots here?

Salesman: Yes, we do, ma’am.

Eve: But I (has, have) got no idea what to buy. Can

you help me find a pair?

Salesman: Sure, ma’am. How about this pair?

Eve: Wow, that looks good.

Salesman: It (has, have) got a nice design.

Eve: Is it sturdy?

Salesman: Yes. You can try it on.

Eve: All right. Thank you.

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James: How was your training yesterday?

Henry: I didn’t go.

James: Why?

Henry: I (have, has) got the flu.

James: Oh, no! How are you feeling now?

Henry: I (am, is) still not okay.

James: You should (test, see) a doctor.

Henry: Yes, I will. I'm going to a clinic this afternoon.

James: Get well soon.

Henry: Thanks, James.

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Exercise 5: Match words to definition

Recall the words presented in the previous exercises. Match these words to their

meaning.

1. store a. practice for something

2. expensive b. a place where you can buy goods

3. sturdy c. a sickness

4. train d. having a high price

5. flu e. strong

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Exercise 6: Things that I own

Check the statement that applies to you.

Example

✓ I have got a pair of running shoes.

I haven’t got a pair of running shoes.

I have got a sports watch.

I haven’t got a sports watch.

I have got a pair of goggles.

I haven’t got a pair of goggles.

I have got a helmet.

I haven’t got a helmet.

I have got a water bottle.

I haven’t got a water bottle.

I have got knee pads.

I haven’t got knee pads.

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Exercise 7: Sports Equipment

Unscramble the underlined words to complete the sentences.

Sasha uses a LEMTHE when riding a bike.

Liam uses EKEN DSPA while

skating.

You need a EYCLBIC for the race.

OGLEGGS protect your eyes. Allen plays KEBLASTBLA. Tim wears a sports TWCAH.

Exercise 8: Right Word

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A. Decide if the underlined word is correct or not.

Example:

I have got a swimming cap. Correct

John has got a sports watch. Correct

They hasn't got water bottles. Incorrect

We haven't got bicycles. Correct

1. Tony has got a baseball glove.

2. Rita hasn't got a golf ball.

3. David and Jonathan haven’t got ice skates.

4. Lawrence haven't got a swimming suit.

5. She haven’t got a tennis racket.

B. Choose the right phrase that completes the sentence.

1. I (have got, hasn’t got) a helmet.

2. She (has got, haven’t got) a sports watch.

3. Henry (haven’t got, hasn’t got) a backpack yet.

4. We (hasn’t got, have got) the tickets already.

5. They (have got, has got) goggles for the race.

Exercise 9: Gearing Up

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A. Answer the questions from your tutor using the photos below.

How to Prepare for a M arathon

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

1. What is the first step? The first step is to

2. What is the second step? The second step is to

3. What is the third step? The third step is to

4. What is the fourth step? The fourth step is to

5. What is the last step? The last step is to

.

B. Enjoy a discussion with your tutor.

1. What sports do you play?

2. Do you use any equipment for it?

3. Why do you like this sport?

4. What other sports do you want to learn?

5. Why do you want to learn this sport?