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Unit 3
Growing up Listening; Speaking

7 Invite students to share their
ideas with the rest of the class, GROWING UP UNIT 3
but do not give the answers yet. LISTENING
7 Look at the photos. What do you think the podcast
8 3.02 Check/clarify: tragic, will be about?
heart warming. 8 3.02 Listen to the podcast. Mark the

Ask students to read the sentences T (true) or F (false).
statements before they listen. 1 This is a story with a tragic ending.
Tell them not to worry about 2 This is a heart-warming story of a father’s
love for his daughter.
understanding every word for 3 We learn how a father is motivated by
now, but to focus on listening for his daughter’s love of the outdoors.
the answers. Encourage them to 4 Ricky van Beek regularly competes in the
Paralympics with his daughter, Maddy.
think about the correct answer to 5 Many people are inspired by watching the
the false statements. father and daughter duo compete
in triathlons.
1 F (It doesn’t have a tragic ending.)
3.02 Listen again and choose the

2 T 3 T 4 F (He competes in 9 correct answers.
triathlons with her.) 5 T 1 What is unusual about Maddy and her father,
Ricky van Beek, competing together in outdoor races?
9 3.02 Check/clarify: moving A Ricky finds walking difficult.
(story), cerebral palsy, devoted, B Maddy has a condition that means she is
unable to walk.
triathlons, heavy smoker, a C Maddy has a fear of water.
buggy, diagnosed, sprint, intense, 2 What was a major handicap for Ricky when they
devotion. began racing? SPEAKING
1 B 2 A 3 B 4 B 5 C A He smoked heavily and he was not very fit. 10 Work in pairs and discuss the questions.
B He couldn’t give up smoking.
C He didn’t like running on bumpy roads. Look at the examples below. Have your parents or your
siblings ever made a similar sacrifice for you or a good
3 What is the main motivation for Ricky?
10–11 Check/clarify: sacrifice. A the feeling of freedom that running gives him cause you are passionate about?
Give a couple of your own B seeing the joy that it gives his daughter • done a sponsored swim or walk with you
• baked cakes to help you raise money for charity
examples before students do the C being an inspiration to others • climbed a mountain with you
exercises. 4 What will Ricky do if Maddy can no longer race • helped you when you were scared
with him? • given up their time to teach you to play a musical
A He will give up racing. instrument
B He will continue to race with her in his heart.
Homework C He will find another sport for her to 11 Have you ever done any of these things,
or something similar, for a brother or sister,
participate in.
Ask students to research someone 5 How does seeing them race together make or a friend?
people feel?
from around the world who has made A They are inspired to take part in future
a sacrifice / raised a lot of money marathons.
/ done good for other people. As B They wish that they could race with their
daughters.
a follow up, students can present C They feel moved by the love Ricky’s actions
this person to the class in the next show for his daughter.
lesson. After each presentation,
encourage the rest of the class to
ask questions and finally hold a class
vote to decide which was the most 33
interesting presentation.
Culture note
Cerebral palsy is the name for a group of lifelong conditions that affect
co-ordination and movement. It is caused by a problem with the brain that develops
before, during or soon after birth. The severity of symptoms can vary significantly.
Some people only have minor problems, while others may be severely disabled.
The triathlon is a multi-discipline endurance sport consisting of swimming, cycling
and running. The three disciplines are completed consecutively with athletes
transitioning between events as quickly as possible. Although the distances in
different contests can vary, a standard triathlon always has the same order. The
triathletes compete for the fastest completion time over the three events.

Activity idea Mixed-ability
To increase the challenge in Exercise
9 for stronger students, give them
the questions without the multiple-
choice options. Give weaker students more
just two options for each question
by identifying one in correct option Workbook
in each. Listening p34, Ex.1–3

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