UNIT 3Be a good sport

depressed frustrating (line 25) =

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frustrated (line 11) ~depressing

e.g. I feel frustrated about my test results.

e.g. My test results are frustrating.

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arrogant (line 25) =(adj.)

e.g. He never says hi to anyone. He is arrogant.

proud

I won’t make friends with

dumb people.

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lacking in (line 26) (adj.)

e.g. I am lacking in money.

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However, (line 26) =

(adv.) Yet,Nevertheless,Nonetheless,

but?

(conjunction)

e.g. I am ugly.

However,Yet,

Nevertheless,Nonetheless,

I am gentle.

e.g. I am ugly but I am gentle.

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despite (line 27) = (prep.)

in spite of

although?

e.g. Miss Lee plays Facebook despite tiredness.

e.g. Miss Lee plays Facebook although she is tired.

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behaviour (line 29) (n.)

behav_(v.) = ? e

e.g. Miss Lee is happy with 4C’s good behaviour.

e.g. 4C behaves well.

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excuse (line 29) (n.)

(v.) = ?

e.g. Miss Lee is happy with 4C’s good behaviour.

e.g. 4C behaves well.

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excuse (line 29) (n.)

Teacher: Why don’t you do your homework?

Teacher: Stop making excuses!

~reason

Student: My dog ate it.

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sink (line 29) = (v.) go down

UNIT 3Be a good sport

Accepting defeat well is an important part of playing sports – no one wants to play against opponents who sulk every time they lose. Similarly, being a gracious winner is also important. You should respect your opponents even if you can beat them easily.

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What are the 2 important things about playing sports?

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defeat (line 30) = (n.) lose

e.g. Kyo has to accept defeat.

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sulk (line 31) = (v.)

don’t speak or smile because you are angry

No one wants to play against opponents who sulk every time they lose. (line 30-31)

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gracious (line 31) = (adj.) nice

You should respect your opponents even if you can beat them easily. (line 32)

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beat (line 32) = (v.) win

You should respect your opponents even if you can beat them easily. (line 32)

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gracious (line 31) = (adj.) nice

You should respect your opponents even if you can beat them easily. (line 32)

If I were you, I would turn the experience into a positive one. Try to learn from what happened during the game. (line 33-34)

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What would David do if he were Samuel?

compliment (line 35) = (n.)

p_ _ _ _ _

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raise

Example: A: Oh! Your look is so ‘chok’.

B: Thank you. I’ll take it as a compliment.

used to (line 37) = (v.)

in the past

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e.g. I used to eat 3 packets of potato chips every day. Now I eat 1 packet of photo chips every day only.

1 year ago Now

When I used to compete, I found that the best thing to do in this situation was to just smile at my opponents. (line 38-39)

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What should you do if your opponent tries to put you off?

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What should you do if you 1) hit a net cord?

2) hit the ball at your opponent by accident?

Raise your hand as an apology.

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According to David’s letter, should Samuel stop from playing competition?

NO

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How can Samuel test himself in competitive situations?

1. Arrange to play the same opponent next week2. Try to put into practice some of the points mentioned

successful (line 49) (adj.)

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success(n.) = ?

succ_ _ _(v.) = ? eed