1. Baseball and Cheating How serious are these examples of cheating? Would you ever do these or have you ever done any of them?How serious are these examples of cheating? Would you ever do these or have you ever done any of them? –Use “ cheat sheets ” in an exam … Look at a classmate ’ s paper in a test … Lie on a resume (CV) … Do something bad to win a game … Shout “ out ” when the ball was in … Use steroids … Download music illegally … etc …

2. Baseball and Cheating What do you think about the use of steroids in sport?What do you think about the use of steroids in sport? Do you think players who use steroids are cheats?Do you think players who use steroids are cheats? Do you think baseball officials would like players to use steroids to make the game more exciting?Do you think baseball officials would like players to use steroids to make the game more exciting? Have you ever cheated?Have you ever cheated? Would you cheat to get a million-dollar salary?Would you cheat to get a million-dollar salary? Do you think world records achieved by players on steroids are worthless records?Do you think world records achieved by players on steroids are worthless records? Why do you think baseball authorities don ’ t take a tougher approach towards steroids?Why do you think baseball authorities don ’ t take a tougher approach towards steroids? What kind of example should sports stars set for children?What kind of example should sports stars set for children?

3. Making Baseball More Exciting In groups, discuss how you can make baseball more exciting. Write down the “ pros ” and “ cons ” for each argument and make a final decision.In groups, discuss how you can make baseball more exciting. Write down the “ pros ” and “ cons ” for each argument and make a final decision. –All baseball players can use steroids. –Make the baseball field smaller. –Increase the number of strikes to four. –Change baseball bats so hitters can hit the ball farther. –Give a bonus point for every three home runs scored in a game. –Ban for life anyone who uses performance-enhancing drugs. –Set a salary cap of $1,000,000 a year on all players.