1. Book 2 Unit 1 Sports Questions for discussion
Do you like sports? What is your favorite sport?
What sports do most young people go in for?
Could you name some ball games? Which one do you like best?

2. Language Focus I like swimming/jogging/fishing/tennis, etc
My favorite sport is basketball/volleyball/football, etc.
Young people go in for such sports as running/playing basketball, tennis, football, etc.
Jogging is considered a healthy sport for both the young and the old/for people of all ages.
I could meet some new people when I play sports.
People play sports because they want to keep fit/live an active life.
Playing sports can help us to relax.

3. Communicative Function
Ask your friend about his/her plans for the weekend. Then suggest playing a certain kind of sport.
Ask your partner whether he/she intends to go to the basketball game in the city stadium. Say that you’ve got an extra ticket.
You are thinking of going to the gym for a workout. But you are not a member. Ask your friend, who is a member, if he/she is going to the gym. Then try to persuade him/her to go and take you along.

4. How to inquire about Future Activities?
What are you doing this weekend?
Do you have any plans for tomorrow?
Are you doing anything special this weekend?
I wonder if you’re going to the gym after class.
Would you care for a game of tennis?
Is it your intention to join the school football team?

5. How to Respond? I’m thinking of going to the gym.
I haven’t decided yet but I think I’ll go and play tennis with my roommate.
Not really. I’ll probably just stay home and watch some sports programs on TV.
No. Why do you ask?
If I feel like it, I’ll go.
Well, I’d like to, but you have to teach me how to play it first.
Yes. Football is my favorite sport and I’ve always wanted to play in the school team!