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Aprenda inglés con un saltador de altura ruso
En esta serie en video de Aprenda Inglés dedicada a los Juegos Olímpicos de Londres 2012, le presentamos al saltador de altura ruso Ivan Ukhov. Vea el video y su guión, y póngase a prueba con algunos ejercicios.
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Guión
Presenter
Hi I'm Natalie and welcome to Talking Sport.
Today we’re hearing about a Russian high jumper and learning the words 'weakness' and 'obstacle'.
Ivan Ukhov is a high jumper from Russia.
He is the current European Indoor champion and also won the world indoor championship title in 2010.
BBC reporter, Steve Rosenberg, has been to meet Ivan.
Listen for the words 'weakness' and 'obstacle'.
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Ivan Ukhov believes he's got what it takes to win the men's high jump at the London Games. But Ivan does have a weakness and it's all to do with his shoes. In the battle for a gold medal perhaps Ivan Ukhov's biggest problem is his footwear. Unlike other high jumpers Ivan doesn’t like to wear shoes with spikes in the heel - in rainy conditions that could be a big obstacle and as everybody knows the sun doesn’t always shine in London.
Presenter
Listen again for the words 'weakness' and 'obstacle'.
Clip
Ivan Ukhov believes he's got what it takes to win the men's high jump at the London Games. But Ivan does have a weakness and it's all to do with his shoes. In the battle for a gold medal perhaps Ivan Ukhov's biggest problem is his footwear. Unlike other high jumpers Ivan doesn’t like to wear shoes with spikes in the heel - in rainy conditions that could be a big obstacle and as everybody knows the sun doesn’t always shine in London.
Presenter
Steve Rosenberg said Ivan has a weakness.
On screen
weakness
debilidad
Presenter
"Ivan does have a weakness and it's all to do with his shoes."
We also heard the word 'obstacle'.
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obstacle
obstáculo / impedimento
Presenter
"Ivan doesn't like to wear shoes with spikes in the heel … that could be a big obstacle"
Well we have learnt the word 'weakness' and 'obstacle'. Now let's hear from people in London. Listen to them using the word 'weakness'.
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My weakness is getting up in the morning. I'm always late for work.
My weakness is talking too much.
I think that my weakness is driving. I can never park my car properly.
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My weakness is getting up in the morning. I'm always late for work.
My weakness is talking too much.
I think that my weakness is driving. I can never park my car properly.
Presenter
I'm Natalie and that’s all from Talking Sport.
See you next time.
Ejercicios
Expresiones con 'high'
In the video we heard about a Russian high jumper, Ivan Ukhov.
A continuación, algunas frases con la palabra 'high':
have friends in high places: to know important people who can help you
hold your head up high: to be proud and confident
get off your high horse: used to tell someone to stop talking as though they are better than others
Complete ahora las oraciones con la expresión correcta (la forma de la frase podría cambiar):
1. I'm sure he will have a successful career. He __________________.
2. Don't talk about her like that. __________________. Stop acting superior!
3. Don't worry about what they think. Go out there and __________________.
Expresiones con 'shoe'
In the video we heard that Ivan Ukhov does not wear the same shoes as other high jumpers.
A continuación, algunas frases con la palabra 'shoes':
if I were in your shoes: used when you want to give someone advice
to be in somebody's shoes: to be in the same situation as somebody else
step into somebody's shoes: to take over somebody's place, usually a job
Complete ahora las oraciones con la expresión correcta (la forma de la frase podría cambiar):
1. A: Who do you think will take over Mary's position when she leaves?
B: I think Alan will __________________.
2. I cannot believe Paul left work without telling the boss. I wouldn't like _________________ when the boss finds out.
3. A: I can't decide which university to choose.
B: __________________, I'd choose Oxford University.
Respuestas
Expresiones con 'high'
1. I'm sure he will have a successful career. He has friends in high places.
2. Don't talk about her like that. Get off your high horse. Stop acting superior!
3. Don't worry about what they think. Go out there and hold your head up high.
Expresiones con 'shoe'
1. A: Who do you think will take over Mary's position when she leaves?
B: I think Alan will step into her shoes.
2. I cannot believe Paul left work without telling the boss. I wouldn't like to be in his shoes when the boss finds out.
3. A: I can't decide which university to choose.
B: If I were in your shoes, I'd choose Oxford University.
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