lesson seconde 3 monday the 9 th of december

LESSON SECONDE 

The 9 th of december

 

PROJECT SPORT 2023

SESSION 7

GOAL : what is your opinion on the olympics ?

 

WORDS OF THE DAY :

 A venue = a location

(to) host = (to) welcome ( acceuillir) 

(to) be worth (valoir le coup )

Be in disrepair = be in ruins (etre en ruine) 

Waste ( gacher)

 

Your mission The bid to host the Olympic games in Paris has been a positive one and Paris has won .But still people are divided on the issue and arguments are firing off.You have to write an essay  on the issue.So prepare your views

 

Step 2 A promotional  VIDEO PARIS STRENGTH OF A DREAM

a)    pick up the sports displayed in the video :

synchronized swimming

gymnastics

fencing ( escrime)

a hurdle( un obstacle)

hurdle jumping ( le saut d’obstacles)

increased ( augmenté)

rowing ( l aviron)

 

b)    pick up the adjectives used  in the video

 

ADJECTIVES USED IN THE VIDEO	ANTONYMS
1.spectacular	A.boring ( ennuyant)
2.SPARKLING ( étincelant)	B.dull ( terne) /depressing
3.DYNAMIC	C.insignificant
4.IMPACTFUL	D.expected ( previsible) = predictable = unimpressive
5.CHARMING	E.repulsive  = disgusting
6.SURPRISING = THRILLING = ASTOUNDING = blow minding	F.ignored

 

c)    Match the adjectives with their antonyms

d)     

Step  2 what is your view on the issue? Do you think the Olympic games were a positive thing for paris and France as a whole ?express your opinion

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step 3 :Here are some documents to help you make up your mind

DOCUMENT 1

 

DOCUMENT 2 A VIDEO : the Olympics are a terrible investment cf ordi text sport

The olympics are  terrible investment because :

The venues = the locations are not used anymore

Some of the venues fall into disrepair

 No because it costs billions ( miliards)

The olympic games are a big risk for the host  city ( la ville d’acceuil)

  

 

Step 4 a debate

YES  The profit Bring publicity Bring value to your city Tourism revenues Generate =create A special event Talented athletes For pride /  an honor partake (To) in friendly competition A constructive experience The exposure ( la couverture médiatique)= a worldwide exposure Bring a boost to the economy Be  used afterwards An honor

NO Be in debt No more public interest Poverty create = give rise to Enormous cost A Waste of time (une perte de temps) Be used only once = not to be reusable Only two weeks The environmental impact No long term benefits High cost of the infrastructures Security concerns  outdated = old-fashioned

The pros :

 It brings honor and world wide exposure to the host country

The sports on display are dynamic.

It boosts the morale of a country

The cost is not relevant = it is not a question of money .it is a question of pride ( fierté)

People create thrilling=exciting  memories

It can bring a revival to the country = it can boost the morale of the country 

 

The cons

It is a waste of time and money

It lasts only two weeks so it is not worth it

 The environmental impact is dreadful = horrible

 

 

 HOMEWORK :

1. apprendre ce qui est en rouge pour spin the wheel 

2. ramener les documents méthodologiques pour écrire un essay OU les retrouver ici: 

https://www.pearltrees.com/private/id85182041?access=471ecaf592e.513c659.7c0e7e180e48d0a4f436992e68213110

3.PLANNING DES TESTS A VENIR 

jeudi 12 decembre : test ecrire 

lundi 16 decembre : present your sport: presentation oral

mercredi 18 decembre: present your sport: presentation oral

les autres evaluations sur le theme du sport auront lieu du 9 au 18 janvier