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1Visir a| Contents

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Introduction....................................................................... 2

How to use this book ................................................. 3

Siuais...................................................................... 11

Paralympic Games

at a glance.......................................................................29

Sprs...............................................................................33

Situations and useul language

Spanish ......................................................................77

French ........................................................................85

Portuguese ............................................................ 93

Russian ....................................................................101

Mandarin ...............................................................109

Arabic .......................................................................117

Test yoursel! .............................................................. 125

Situations answers ................................................. 128

Sports answers......................................................... 130


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2 Visir a| Introduction

I am elige iruce is laguage a, creaey e briis Cucil. I as ee specially esige ralees a er visirs w will e cmig e Uiekigm r e L 2012 Paralympic Games. We peere is smeig ere r everye. Fr se yu wwis ae e ppruiy imprve yur laguage sills,we pe yu e specialis sprs vcaulary a eialgues elpul. Fr aive speaers Eglis ere aresme asic prases i iere laguages a yu mig useul we cmmuicaig wi yur ellw aleesa peple rm er curies.

The London Organising Committee o the Olympic and Paralympic

Games has been working with the British Council over the last ew

years on a number o major initiatives to involve people rom all over

the world in the London 2012 experience. These include International

Inspiration, London 2012s international sports legacy programme

which uses the power o sport to enhance the lives o millions o

young people rom 20 countries around the world. We have also

worked together on a variety o cultural projects, as part o the

Cultural Olympiad, and educational projects as part o Get Set,

the London 2012 education programme.

For more language-learning materials, please view the English

or the Games materials on www.riiscucil.rg/eglis-r-e-games

I hope you enjoy using these resources and developing your

language skills during your stay in the UK.

Se CeChair, London 2012 Organising Committee


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3Visir a| How to use this book

We pe a is will ave smeig r all aleesaeig e L 2012 Paralympic Games, elpig yuejy yur say i e Uie kigm a ecuragigcmmuicai wi yur ellw alees, weer i Eglisr er laguages.

te aim is is elp yu uersa spe a

wrie Eglis a yu may ear a see urig yur rip e Uie kigm a e L 2012 ParalympicGames. tere are w mai pars.

Speaers EglisYou can nd out about some o the key vocabulary items connected

with all the Paralympic sports. You can learn some useul phrases in a

number o languages which will help you to talk to ellow athletes rom

other countries. You can also look at some o the English language

needs o learners o English in specic situations and encourageyour ellow athletes rom other countries to practise their English.

This starts on page 77.

Learers EglisThe rst part contains common situations and language you might

encounter during your visit. There are eight sections. Each section

shows a dierent situation with a dialogue between two or three

people. You can see useul phrases and vocabulary and you can

do some simple exercises. This starts on page 11.

Check out the translations section at the back where you can nd

key language and phrases translated into six languages.

The second section contains useul vocabulary to do with dierent

sports, including exercises you can do. The answers are on page 130.

We hope you nd the booklet helpul and have un working through it!

You can listen to the audio rom the situations, and do online

interactive exercises, at the ree website

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Este libro tiene como objetivo ayudarle a entender elingls oral y escrito que pueda or y ver durante su viajeal Reino Unido y a los Juegos Paralmpicos de Londres.Consta de dos partes principales.

La primera parte contiene expresiones usadas en

situaciones cotidianas con las que se puede encontrardurante su visita. Esta parte contiene ocho secciones,cada seccin muestra una situacin dierente con undilogo entre dos o tres personas. Podr ver expresionesy vocabulario tiles y podr realizar ejercicios sencillos.

Consulte la seccin de traducciones del nal, dondeencontrar expresiones y vocabulario importante

traducidos a seis lenguas.La segunda seccin contiene vocabulario relacionadocon deportes, adems de ejercicios que puede hacer.Las respuestas estn en la pgina 130.

Esperemos que encuentre el cuadernillo til, y quedisrute usndolo!

Podr escuchar las grabaciones de las situaciones yhacer ejercicios online interactivos de manera gratuita en:www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish

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Ce livret a t conu pour vous aider comprendrelanglais parl et crit durant votre sjour au Royaume-Uniainsi qu loccasion des Jeux Olympiques de Londres.Il se divise en deux parties.

La premire partie contient des situations et des termes

courants que vous pourrez rencontrer durant votrevisite. Elle se compose de huit chapitres. Chaque chapitredcrit une situation dirente et saccompagne dundialogue entre deux ou trois personnes. Vous y trouverezdes expressions et du vocabulaire utiles ainsi que desexercices trs simples.

La section Traduction au dos contient des termes et des

expressions cls traduits en six langues.La seconde partie contient du vocabulaire utile, relatiaux dirents sports, et vous propose galement desexercices. Les rponses ces exercices gurent lapage 130.

Nous esprons que vous trouverez ce livret utile etdivertissant !

Vous pouvez galement couter la bande sonore dessituations et aire des exercices interactis en ligne sur lesite Internet gratuit: www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish

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O objetivo deste livro de ajudar a entender o inglsalado e escrito que poder vir a ouvir e a ver durantea sua viagem ao Reino Unido e aos Jogos Olmpicosem Londres. Este livro tem duas partes principais.

A primeira parte apresenta situaes comuns e tipo de

linguagem que poder encontrar durante a sua visita.Existem oito sees Cada uma demonstra uma situaodierente com um dilogo entre duas ou trs pessoas.Aqui vai encontrar rases e vocabulrio teis e poderazer alguns exerccios simples.

Veja a parte das tradues no verso onde vai encontrarcerto tipo de linguagem e rases chave traduzidas para

seis idiomas.Na segunda parte vai encontrar certo tipo de linguageme rases chave traduzidas para seis idiomas.

A segunda parte apresenta vocabulrio til relativo aosdierentes tipos de esportes, incluindo exerccios quepoder azer. As respostas esto na pgina 130.

Esperamos que ache este livrete til e divirta-se ao us-lo!

Poder escutar o udio com as dierentes situaes eazer exerccios interativos On-line, no site gratuitowww.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish

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11Visirs Guie| Situations

Visir aSituations


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12 Visir a| Accommodation

AccmmaiI may els yu ave cec-i i e aer a cec ui e mrig. You normally also have to show ID such as a passport.

Tony is on a trip to London to dosome business as well as sightseeing.He is checking into his hotel.

G aer.

G aer, sir. hw ca I elp yu?

I lie cec i, please. I ave areservai i e ame

Ceraily. A, yes, r e wee.Is a crrec?

Yes. Is e rm e gru frwi e eaures I ase r?

Yes, e rm as sep-ree access ae arm is ully aape r yurees. Ca yu ll i is rm please?

Yes, curse. d yu ave a pe?Yes, ere yu are. Ca I see yurpasspr please? tas e.hw yu wa pay?

by crei car, please.

Ca I ave yur car r a mme,please? o, as e. Yur rmis umer 17. heres e ey car.tere is a elevisi a a mii-ar.

d yu ee ay elp wi yur ags?Yes please. Wa ime is reaas?

breaas is iclue a is rm 7 a.mill 10.30 a.m i e iig rm egru fr wic as ramp access.Jus rug ere. Ill ge a prer rig yur ags yur rm.

ta yu.

Cecu ime is 11.00 a.m.Ejy yur say.

dIALoGUE

DiD you know?

Other kinds o accommodation are guesthouses and B&Bs (bed and breakast).These are usually more basic thanhotels, but cheaper. You can also rentapartments or both short and long visits.


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13Visir a| Accommodation

Mre el aciliies

Choose the name o the hotel acility rom the list below and match it to the correct picture.

The rst one is done or you.

A. Porter

b. Reception

C. Wheelchair access

d. Restaurant

E. 24-hr room service

F. Wide screen satellite TV in all rooms

G. Laundry service

h. Gymnasium

I. Irons available

1. Reception 2. 3.

4. 5. 6.

7. 8. 9.

oer useul wrs au els/el rms:

Ca yu ji e seeces elw give e crrec meaigs?oe is e alreay.

A double room includes a cooked meal with eggs, bacon, and other things.

A twin room you can order drinks and ood in your room.

An ensuite room has its own bathroom.

With room service is a room or two people (with one bed).

A ull English breakast is a room or two people with two beds.

Room prices

April June

July September

October March

SInGLE80

100

60

doUbLE/tWIn120

140

100

All rooms ensuite. Room service available.

Continental breakast included. Full English supplement = 10.

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14 Visir a| Sightseeing

SigseeigYu ca ls irmai au L i turis Irmai Ceres.These are located around the city and in some Underground stations.

Many also sell tickets or public transport and or London attractions.

Anna asks or inormation.

hell.

G mrig. hw ca I elp yu?

I lie visi e L Eye. Ca yu

give me sme irmai, please?Yes, ceraily. Wa irmai yu ee?

Well, rs all, were is i?

Is very ceral. Is e river,ppsie e huses Parliame.

A we is i pe?

Every ay rm 10.00 a.m i e mrig

au 9.30 p.m i e eveig.hw lg es i ae visi?

Au iry miues. Yu ca see rau ry ilmeres rm e p.

hw muc es i cs?

heres a leafe wi all e prices.

I see, as. Were ca I uy ices?

Yu ca uy a ice i Cuy hall,

ear e L Eye.

hw I ge ere?

Yu ca ge ere e tue.Ge a Waerl a llw e sigsr e Su ba. Yu ca miss i!

ta yu r yur elp.

A pleasure. Ejy yur visi.

dIALoGUE

DiD you know?

You can visit many London attractionsree o charge, such as the museumsand art galleries described in this section.Normally there is a box where you cangive money i you wish. You can alsowalk in public parks ree o charge!


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15Visir a| Sightseeing

nAME oFAttRACtIon

SCIEnCE MUSEUM nAtIonALGALLERY

London EYE St PAULS

Wa is i? Museum Art Gallery Giant wheel 1.

Wa ca yu ere?You can nd outabout the history

o science and see

lots o interesting

displays, lms

and objects.

You can seeart by amous

British and

international

artists.

Ride the wheeland see London.

From the top you

can see or about

2. km.

Climb the dome,see the galleries

and crypt.

Were is i? South Kensington Traalgar Square South Bank City o London

Was earess?

Exhibition Road

SW7 2DD

Traalgar Square

WC2N 5DN

Westminster

Bridge Road

SE1 7PB

St Pauls

Churchyard

EC4M 8AD

Was eeares tue?

South Kensington Charing Cross 3. St Pauls

hw muces i cs?

4. Free From about 16 About 15

L ravel guieHere are some things to see in London.

heres sme mre irmai au uris aracis.From the dialogue, and the travel guide above, can you nd the missing acts?

MUSEUMSThe British Museum, the Natural History

Museum, the V&A (Victoria and Albert)Museum and the Science Museum and

many more. These show British and

international art, culture, history and

scientic objects. The our mentioned

here are all ree to visit.ARt GALLERIESThe National Gallery (Western

European art), the National

Portrait Gallery, and the Tate

and Tate Modern showing

British art and international

modern art.

EntERtAInMEntThe West End is amous or its many

shops, restaurants and theatres.

bUILdInGS And MonUMEntSSt Pauls Cathedral, the Houses o

Parliament with the amous clock

tower oten called Big Ben, Nelsons

Column and many others. The Tower

o London is nearly 1,000 years old and

has the Crown Jewels and lots o other

interesting historical things to see!

PARkSHyde Park, Kensington Gardens

and Regents Park walk and

relax in green open spaces.

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16 Visir a| Travel

travelYu ca uy ices rm macies a Uergrusais i L usig cas a crei cars. In many

stations you can also get help in person rom an assistant.

Max is sightseeing too.Hes buying a Tube ticket.

hi ere.

hell. Ca I elp?

Yes, Im gig e Sciece Museum.Wa rai I ee?

o, yur sp is Su kesig.tae e Ceral Lie wars Ealigr Wes Ruislip. tas e re lie e map. Cage a hlr r ePiccailly Lie e ar lue lie wars hearw r Uxrige. orcage a Mile E r e disric Lie e gree lie wars Ealig r

Ricm. Ge a Su kesig.o as. Wa ice I ee?

d yu ave a oyser car?

n, I .

Well, a sigle is 4.30, u yu ca gea day travelcar r 10.60. Yu cause i all ay e Uergru a uses .

I see. Well, ca I ave e se, please.

Ceraily. tas e pus, please.

here yu are. twey pus.

tas. heres e pus cage.

Were I cac e Ceral Lie rai?

G rug e arrier. d rgeyur ice! te l r e sig

e Ceral Lie. Yu wa e Ealigr Wes Ruislip rai.

ok, as.

dIALoGUE

DiD you know?

Public transport in London is cheaperwith an Oyster card. You can get thesein stations and in many small shops(Oyster Ticket Stops) in London. Youcan add credit to the card and use it inthe Tube and on buses. You can also buy1- day (about 10) and 7- day Travelcards

(about 35) which is the Zone 13 weeklycost. There is more inormation aboutpublic transport, walking and bicycles inLondon at www.tf.gov.uk


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17Visir a| Travel

Ways geig aru L

Wic ur picures ave g wi ese escripis?

1. These (E) run everywhere in London and are very convenient and requent.They are cheap to use. You can see more o London rom one, too.

2. I you have a lot o luggage one o these ( ) is useul, but more expensive. You can bookthem in advance, catch them at a rank, or hail them in the street wave at them and shout!

Careul they can cost between 3 and 5 a mile more at busy times and in the evenings.

3. For short journeys, you can even hire one o these ( ). There are lots o docking stationsand it costs about one pound or 24 hours, or about 5 or a week.

4. Transport in London is very convenient, but sometimes its quicker to do this!For example, it is 250 metres rom Leicester Square to Covent Garden you can get

there by this method ( ) in about 5 minutes. And a single step can use 200 muscles!So, its ree, and good or you too!

Uscramle e wrs a mac em e picures.

One o these carries lots o people in the street sues (E)

You can hire one o these or a day ciylsec ( )

These run underground ue sari ( )

This is completely ree! iglaw ( )

Up to ve people can ride in this alc ac ( )

buses

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18 Visir a| Directions

direcisYu ca ge sree maps L rm turis Irmai ceresa e iere. You can also buy detailed maps in shops.

Anna asks or directions.

Excuse me, ca yu elp me?

hell.

Is Wesmiser brige Ra ear ere?

Im srry, I ca elp. I w.

o, a yu. Excuse me, ca yu elp?

Yes, was e maer?

Im lig r Wesmiser brige Ra.Is i ear ere?

Le me see were yu wa g?

Im lig r e L Eye.

o yes, as very ear. G sraig w

ere, e crssig y e rac ligs.Crss ver, e ur le a wal wYr Ra. G au 200 meres, eur rig. tas Cicely Sree, I i.Wal w ere, acrss Juilee Gares,a e Eye is i r yu. Cuy hallis e le.

I see. G e crssig a ur rig?

n, ur le!

A e wal 200 meres a ur rig?tas i. Yu ca miss i!

tas very muc r yur elp.

n prlem. bye.

dIALoGUE

DiD you know?

Sree mapsLook or the new signs to help Londonvisitors. These signs are easier to see,and give inormation about streets,buildings and time to walk betweenplaces, as well as a map and directions.


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19Visir a| Directions

direcis a lcais

Pracise e irecis

Here is a plan o the popular Covent Garden area. You areat Covent Garden Tube station. Read the directions.

Were am I gig?

Go down James Street, then turn rst let. Go straight

on past the Royal Opera House on the right, then turn

right. Go straight ahead, across Russell Street into

Wellington Street. Go past the Theatre Museum and theis next to it,

just on the right!

Cmpass pis

You see these a lot inLondon place names

(South Bank, West End etc.).

The main ones are North,

South, East and West.

What are the ones in blue?

N

S

W E

NE

SESW

NW

nW North West

nE

SE

SW

Is e...

...let ...right

Is...

...in ront o... ...behind...

tur...

...let ...right ...around

G...

...straight on ...across

Is...

...next to... ...between...

Is...

...opposite...

JAMESSTREET

STREET

RUSS

ELL

STR

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WELL

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STREET

Royal OperaHouse

TheatreMuseum

LondonTransportMuseum

CentralMarket

St PaulsChurch

TheatreRoyal

COVENT

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20 Visir a| Meeting people

Meeig pepleYu ca mee ew peple everywere i L i pus, cas,sps eve ar galleries! A hotel lobby is a good place to meet too.

Tony, Max and Anna meet up in thehotel lobby.

Tony: hi, Max!

Max: hi, ty. G see yu.hw are yu?

Tony: Im e. Are yu ejyig yur say?Max:Yes, as. hw au yu?

Tony: Very muc, as.d yu w Aa?

Max:n. Please mee yu.

Anna: A yu. Are yu sayig ere, ?

Max:Yes, I am. hw yu lie is el?

Anna: Is ice a quie, a very

cveie. hw yulie L?

Max:I i is grea. I we eSciece Museum ay.

Anna: I we e L Eye.Is e museum ieresig?

Max:Well, I lie i! tere are ls lcars a macies! hw yulie e Eye?

Anna: Amazig! Yu ca see r milesrm e p!

Max:d yu w ave ay plas rlaer ? hw au ier?

Tony: tas, u I ca, Im arai.Im avig ier wi smerelaives.

Anna:Yes, I lie ave ier.

Wa ime yu wa g?

Max: hw au 7.30 p.m? teresa resaura quie ear.

Anna:tas e. See yu erea 7.30 p.m e.

dIALoGUE

DiD you know?

The letters a.m. mean in the morningbeore 12 noon (same as 00.01 to 11.59in the 24-hour clock), and p.m. meansin the aternoon and evening (same as12.00 to 23.59). People use the 24-hourclock mostly or train, bus, tube andfight times.


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21Visir a| Meeting people

days e wee a imes

S UN DAY M ON DAY T UE SDAY W EDNE SDAY

THURSDAY F RI DAY

2012

tay is tuesayYeseray was Maytmrrw is Weesay

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The time is:

quarer eleve(or ten-orty ve)

1211

10

9

8

7

65

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2

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The time is:

wey pas ie(or nine-twenty)

1211

10

9

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7

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1211

10

9

8

7

65

4

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2

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The time is:

miay (12 p.m.)or miig (12 a.m.)

1211

10

9

8

7

65

4

3

2

1

The time is:

six clc(a.m. or p.m.)

1211

10

9

8

7

65

4

3

2

1

The time is:

quarer pas e(or one -teen)

1211

10

9

8

7

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4

3

2

1

The time is:

al pas ur(or our-thirty)

Fi aer way say e llwig:

Hal past ve

Ten-teen

A quarter to seven

Twenty-ve past two

Yu ca a e ime ay(mrig, aer, eveig) a ay a ime, lie is:

Yeseray Mrig A (ime)...

tmrrw Aer

tuesay... Eveig

Sme examples:

Yesterday morning at 6.00 p.m.

Tomorrow aternoon at 4.00 p.m.

Friday evening at 7.00 a.m.

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22 Visir a| Dinner in a restaurant

Max and Anna are having dinnerin a nearby restaurant.

Max: G eveig. A ale rw, please.

Waiter:G eveig, sir. d yu ave

a reservai? n? tis way,please. heres e meu.Smeig ri?

Max: Yes, Aa, wa wul yu lie?Fr me, a eer, please.

Anna:A glass use wie, please.A sme mieral waer.

Waiter: here are yur ris. Are yureay rer? Wul yu lie

a sarer?Max:Yes, ca we ave e praw

ccail, a

Anna: Was e sup e ay, please?

Waiter: Is lee a pa, maam.

Anna: All rig, e sup, a e llw I lie e grille s, please.

Max: A e ras cice r me.

Waiter: Very g. Ayig else?

Max: Yes, a mixe sala, please.

Waiter: heres yur . Ejy yurmeal (Laer)Wul yu lie see e esser meu?

Anna:Yes, please. I lie sme ice cream.

Waiter: Ceraily. Wa favur?

Anna:Cclae, please.

Waiter: A r yu?

Max:nig r me, as. A cawe ave w cees a e ill,please? ta yu, eres my car.

Waiter: hw was yur meal?

Anna:I was very asy, as.Especially e ice cream!

dier i a resauraYu ca rm may iere curies i L. There aremany restaurants serving Indian, Chinese, Thai, French, Italian and other

types o cuisine. Here is some language to help you at the restaurant.

dIALoGUE

DiD you know?

I a waiter serves you In a restaurant orpub you normally tip between 12.5 and15 per cent. They oten add this to thebill (as service charge), but not always.You dont normally tip in a sel-servicerestaurant or at a bar.


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23Visir a| Dinner in a restaurant

I e meu ave, apple crumle is a raiial briis is.

But what else do you know about British ood? Are the ollowing traditional British dishes?

Say yes or no (Y/n). Some are done already.

Roast bee and yorkshire pudding ( Y )

Pizza ( n )

Hamburger ( )

Toad-in-the-hole ( )

Sweet and sour chicken ( )

Shepherds pie ( )

Haggis ( )

Lamb biryani ( )

Cornish pasty ( )

Fish and chips ( )

Lancashire hotpot ( )

Tiramisu ( )

Steak and kidney pudding ( )

Trife ( )

here is e resaura meu:

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CAF dE LondRESMENU

StARtERSPrawn cocktailPat and toastSoup o the day

MAIn CoURSESRoast chickenGrilled plaice

Steak and chips

dESSERt/ PUddInGIce cream (chocolate, vanilla or pistachio)

Apple crumbleFruit salad

SIDE DISHES (4 EXTRA)Potatoes (chips, boiled or mashed)

Seasonal vegetablesMixed salad

2 courses 20

3 courses 25

Please note: A service charge of

12.5% will be added to your bill.

dRInkS

AlcoholHouse red wine

House white wine

By the glass (125cl) 3

By the bottle 15

BeerLagerCider

Half-pint 3

Sot drinksLemonade

ColaTonic waterSoda water

Mineral water

33cl 2.50

TeaFilter coee

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24 Visir a| Shopping

SppigL is amus r is sps. You can buy almost everything rom apples tozoom lenses. Some shops can be very expensive but most are very good value.

Anna and Max are buying some souvenirs.

Shop Assistant: hell. Ca I elp yu?

Max:Yes, i. Im lig r a t-sir.

Anna: A I wa uy sme pscars.

Assistant:o curse. Well, e pscars

are jus ver ere. Pleaseave a l a cse sme.Wa i t-sir are yulig r?

Max: I lie e se. te ewi e picure big be.d yu ave a i lue?

Assistant:Yes, I i s. Wa size yu ee? A large, peraps?

Max: I i XL. hw muc are ey?Assistant:teyre ee iey-ie

(15.99).

Anna: I lie e, . I ee a smallsize, u i pi maye?

Assistant:here yu are. oe lueexra-large a e small pi.

Anna: hw muc are e pscars?

Assistant:teyre y pece (50p) eac.Anna: o, les see Ill ae ese ve.

Assistant:tas. Are yu payigseparaely? tas eeiey-ie a eigeery-ie (18.49) algeer.

Max: heres wey pus.

Assistant:tas, ur pus aa pey cage.

Anna: A eres my crei car.

Assistant:ta yu Jus ey i yurPIn, please. ta yu.

Anna: tas. bye.

dIALoGUE

DiD you know?

Clothing sizes in the UK are dierent romthe rest o the world. A ladies size 10in the UK is like a size 8 in the US or 38in Europe. Shoe sizes are dierent, too mens size 8 shoes are like size 42 inEurope or even 8 in the US or Australia.Be careul size 8 doesnt mean 8 inches its actually 10 inches (about 26 cm)!Check beore you buy!


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25Visir a| Shopping

Clurs

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26 Visir a| At the stadium

A e saiumL as a umer impra veues r spr a ereeraime suc as music, icluig Wemley Saium wi a

capaciy 90,000 a e nr Greewic Area wi up 20,000.

Tony and Max are sports ans and areattending an athletics event. They are atthe Olympic Stadium.

Tony: Excuse me, we ave ices re aleics is aer

were we ee g?Steward: Ca I see yur ices?

o yes, yu wa blc 205.

Tony: o as, w we ge a?

Steward: Jus llw a pa r au200 meres. Yu sul see esig r blc 205. Please euse e li ravel level 2.

Tony: tas.

Ticket attendant: ...tices, please.

Tony: here yu are.

Ticket attendant: Seas C32 a 33. Fllwe sigs e li age a Level 2.

Tony: Were ca we ge smeig ri?

Ticket attendant: teres a sall verere wi s risa sacs.

Tony: ta yu.

Max: hi ere a sparlig mieralwaer please. Wa ca I geyu, ty?

Tony: orage juice r me.d yu ee sme mey?

Max: n, is my rea. A erage juice, please.

Vendor: tree pus, please.

Tony: Rig, eres e li.

here we are. Level 2. Seas 32 a 33.Wa a grea view!

Max: Faasic! Im really ligrwar is!

dIALoGUE

DiD you know?

Up to 70,000 volunteers (called Games

Makers) will be at the Olympic andParalympic Games in 2012.

Their jobs will include checking tickets,giving inormation, working with medicalteams and helping out at sporting events.


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27Visir a| At the stadium

Isie e veue

Wic sprs are swi e picures ave?

Weelcair Fecig( E )Aleics( )Weelcairteis( )Swimmig( )Fall 5-a-sie( )

Max is callig Aa is mile pe ell er au e saium.Can you put in the missing words rom the list?

Sme useul wrs au sprig veues:

A VEnUE is a place or events such as dierent kinds o sportsmatches, concerts, conventions and meetings. StAdIUM andAREnA are oten words or bigger venues, like the OlympicStadium, Wembley Stadium, the North Greenwich Arena, and so

on. Sports events, concerts and meetings take place every day in

lots o smaller halls, rooms, parks, gardens and other places, too.

A

Hi Anna! Yes, were both here now. The parks really big and so is the stadium. There are lots o

people here. There are lots o1. stewards around, too, helping people, checking ticketsand giving them directions. Its a really big place and there are people waving 2.rom dierent countries. There are lots o stalls and 3. selling things. Weve got a 4.

. It has all the details and times in and lots o inormation. There are lots o TV cameras,

too. Just a minute, the 5. s doing a 6. ! Its going rightround the stadium! Ok, I have to go now. Its starting! Here come the 7. ! See you later!

fags crw prgramme Mexica wave sewars vers alees

Wa ey play ? Mac e sprs a e place.

Spr A takes place on a pitch. ( 3 ) 1 ...in a pool.

Spr b takes place ( ) 2 ...on a court.

Spr C takes place ( ) 3 ...on a pitch.

Spr d takes place ( ) 4 ...on a piste.

Spr E takes place ( ) 5 ...on a track.

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Visir aThe London 2012Paralympic Games

at a glance


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30 Visir a| At a glance

Arcery

VeueThe Royal Artillery Barracks

daesThursday 30 August toWednesday 5 September

Meal eves9

Alees140 (88 men, 52 women)

Aleics

VeuesOlympic Stadium (trackand eld events);The Mall (road events)

daesFriday 31 August toSunday 9 September

Meal eves170

Alees1,100 (740 men, 360 women)

bccia

VeueExCeL

daesSunday 2 September toSaturday 8 September

Meal eves7

Alees104

Cyclig Ra

VeueBrands Hatch, Kent

daesWednesday 5 September toSaturday 8 September

Meal eves32

Alees225 (155 men, 70 womenacross Road and Track)

Cyclig trac

VeueVelodrome Olympic Park

daesThursday 30 August toSunday 2 September

Meals eves18

Alees225 (155 men, 70 womenacross Road and Track)

Equesria

VeueGreenwich Park

daesThursday 30 August toTuesday 4 September

Meal eves11

Alees78

Fall 5-a-sie

VeueRiverbank Arena

Olympic Park

daesFriday 31 August toSaturday 8 September

Meal eves1

Alees64 (all men; eight teams)

Fall 7-a-sie

VeueRiverbank Arena Olympic Park

daesSaturday 1 September toSunday 9 September

Meal eves1

Alees96 (all men; eight teams)

Galall

VeueCopper Box Olympic Park

daesThursday 30 August toFriday 7 September

Meal eves2

Alees132 (72 men, 60 women;12 mens teams and 10womens teams)

Ju

VeueExCeL

daesThursday 30 August toSaturday 1 September

Meal eves13


Pwerliig

VeueExCeL

daesThursday 30 August toWednesday 5 September

Meal eves20


Rwig

VeueEton Dorney, Buckinghamshire

daesFriday 31 August toSunday 2 September

Meal eves4



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31Visir a| At a glance

Sailig

VeueWeymouth andPortland, Dorset

daesSaturday 1 September toThursday 6 September

Meal eves3

Alees80

Sig

VeueThe Royal Artillery Barracks

daesThursday 30 August toThursday 6 September

Meal eves12


Siig Vlleyall

VeueExCeL


Meal eves2

Alees198 (110 men, 88 women;10 mens teams and8 womens teams)

Swimmig

VeueAquatics Centre Olympic Park


Meal eves148


tale teis

VeueExCeL


Meal eves29


Weelcair baseall

VeueBasketball Arena OlympicPark; North Greenwich Arena


Meal eves2

Alees264 (144 men, 120 women;12 mens teams and 10womens teams)

Weelcair Fecig

VeueExCeL

daesTuesday 4 September toSaturday 8 September

Meal eves12

Alees100

Weelcair Rugy

VeueBasketball Arena Olympic Park

daesWednesday 5 September toSunday 9 September

Meal eves1

Alees96 (8 teams)

Weelcair teis

VeueEton Manor Olympic Park

daesSaturday 1 September toSaturday 8 September

Meal eves6

Alees112


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Visir aParalympicsports


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34 Visir a| Archery

ArceryParalympic Arcery was rigially evelpe as a meas reailiaia recreai r peple wi a pysical impairme. However, it rapidly

turned into a competitive sport. At London 2012, athletes will compete in threeclasses: Standing (ST), Wheelchair 1 (W1) and Wheelchair 2 (W2).

70m

Archer shooting an arrow

Bow

Bowstring

Arrow

Target

Compound bow

Recurve bow


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35Visir a| Archery

WoRdSEARCh

ACtIVItY

Mac e wrs i e ale wi eir eiis.

A. arrw b. w C. cmpu w d. mecaicalrelease ai

E. recurve w F. arge

1. A modern bow that uses a leveringsystem, usually o cables and pulleys,to bend the limbs.

2. A bow that has tips that curve awayrom the archer when the bow is strung.It requires more strength to use thistype o bow.

3. A long thin stick with a sharp point atone end which is shot rom a bow.

4. The object which the archers try andhit when they shoot each arrow.

5. A device used by athletes who haveno unctional nger movement.

6. A long thin piece o wood, or anothermaterial, bent into a curve by a pieceo string, used to shoot arrows.

Fi ese wrsi e gri

arrwwcmpu wrecurve warge

R n P R L Q M Q Q t n Z

E C P R n L M L E b L n

C b o F C b J S h L h G

U b t M b b b M k d W X

R R Q n P R Y h R o R k

V R Z C b o R R R R Q Y

E R P n d R U R Z C F J

b o W R t W A n L R V F

o J n M R W Q X d W Z Q

W n t A R G E t n b C X

n Z Q n b Z C R W n o J

L R G k L n W M G G V W

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36 Visir a| Athletics

AleicsAleics is e larges spr e Paralympic prgramme. There are trackevents; eld events; and the Marathon, which is held on the roads. Some athletes

compete in wheelchairs or throwing rames, others with prostheses, and otherswith the help o a sighted companion.

Double amputee

Sighted guide runner

Visually impaired runnerTether

Starting blocks

Prosthetic limb / blades

Throwing the javelin Club throw

Wheelchair racers

The long jumpThe high jump

Bar


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37Visir a| Athletics

WoRdSEARCh

ACtIVItY


A. sigeguie ruer

b. ig jump C. sariglcs

d. rac E. s pu

F. lae G. lg jump h. javeli I. iscusrw

J. ar

1. A special strip o sports track that is usedto keep athletes separate during a race.

2. The event in which athletes try to jumpover a bar supported by two poles.

3. A runner who guides a blind or visuallyimpaired athlete.

4. The event in which a heavy metalball is thrown rom the shoulder asar as possible.

5. The event in which athletes try to jumpas ar orward as they can in one jump.

6. The instrument on which a runnerplaces his eet at the start o a race.

7. The ring-shaped area which hasbeen specially designed and builtor athletics races.

8. A straight stick made o metal, whichhigh jumpers try to jump over.

9. The event in which a long stick with apointed end is thrown as ar as possible.

10. The event in which a heavy plate-shapedobject is thrown as ar as possible.

Fi ese wrsi e gri

sige guieruerracweelcairracerlaelg jumpjaveli

C F R d b R A k Q A k S Y

P S I G h t E d G U I d E

W h F L R F n L t b h d n

h t n R k R h G n R C V k

E W W b E R Y Z C h A n W

E G F C M J k Q R P L C PL d A R P U t E A t n R k

C R t F h L n M F M L R G

h h S L I n Q R U n b E R

A L n k U G W G n P t n d

I R A R L o n G J U M P h

R L Z n J A V E L I n P nJ G L L E P Z Q n L P n L



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38 Visir a| Boccia

bcciabccia cmes rm e Lai wr ia, meaig all. It is also knownas bocce. Boccia is played on a rectangular court where athletes aim to land

balls close to a target ball. I a player is unable to throw or kick the ball, theycan use a ramp (assistive device).

Ramp

Sports assistant

Throwing boxes

Wheelchair

Throwing the ball

Court

Jack


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39Visir a| Boccia

WoRdSEARCh

ACtIVItY


A. sprs assisa b. cur C. e

d. jac E. ramp F. weelcair

1. A chair on wheels which people who areunable to walk use or moving around.

2. A device used by athletes who are unableto hold and release the ball, to propel theball toward the jack.

3. A passage o play that eatures six ballsper athlete, pair or team.

4. A person who acts only under instructionrom the athlete, and perorms tasks likestabilising the chair or setting up the ramp.

5. The area where the game is played.

6. The white target ball; competitors aimto nish the end with their balls closerto this ball than their opponents.

Fi ese wrsi e gri

cure

jacrampsprsweelcair

R A M P C k L G S Z

X n E R h k R t C t

M V n V C h R W h X

M V d A k o Y R n b

M X J d P n U n P P

L L V S Z M R R C M

R W t M P Z k J t n

Q A S Y I S t A n Q

W h E E L C h A I R

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40 Visir a| Cycling Road

Cyclig Ratere are ur ypes cycles use i Paralympic Cyclig: a tandem,where the athlete sits on the back with a sighted pilot at the ront; a handcycle,

which has pedals operated by hand; a tricycle, or athletes unable to race ona two-wheeled bicycle; and a bicycle, or all other athletes.

Handcycle

Road Race

Tricycle Tandem

Sighted pilot


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41Visir a| Cycling Road

WoRdSEARCh

ACtIVItY


A. acycle b. ra race C. aem

d. eam relay E. ime rial F. ricycle

1. A three wheeled cycle used by athletesin Paralympic competition.

2. A cycle or two people, used by athleteswith visual impairment; the athlete sits onthe back with a sighted pilot at the ront.

3. A cycle with pedals operated by hand.It has two wheels at the back and oneat the ront.

4. A race between two or more teams inwhich each person in the team ridespart o the race.

5. A type o race in which all riders starttogether, and the rst to cross the nish

line wins gold.

6. A type o race in which the riders set oat intervals, and the winner is the riderwith the astest time over the course.

Fi ese wrsi e gri

acyclera raceaemeam relayime rialricycle

t t I M E t R I A L

t R I C Y C L E E Zk t E A M R E L A Y

R o A d R A C E t C

R n R G t Y R b L F

L J V k C A R t W h

Z W n d L C n R b n

G L n M R L t d b Q

R A P k b k X k E F

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42 Visir a| Cycling Track

Cyclig tracParalympic Cyclig was rigially evelpe as a spr r visuallyimpaire alees, w rs cmpee usig aem icycles.

Technological advancements have since opened up the sport to a wider rangeo athletes. It is now the third largest sport on the Paralympic programme.

Helmet

Handle bar

Saddle

Pedal

Track, velodrome

Tandem

Sighted pilot

Team sprint

Time trialPursuit


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43Visir a| Cycling Track

WoRdSEARCh

ACtIVItY


A. iiviual spri b. mixe eve C. pursui d. sige pil

E. aem F. eam spri G. ime rial

1. A cycle or two people, used by athleteswith visual impairment; the athlete sitson the back o the tandem with a sightedpilot at the ront.

2. A race in which male and emaleathletes compete together, suchas the team sprint.

3. An event in which the riders ride alone,and the winner is the rider with theastest time over the set distance.

4. A sighted rider guides an athlete withvisual impairment in tandem races.

5. Teams o three riders race againsteach other around the track.

6. Two riders race against each otheraround the track.

7. Two riders start on opposite sides othe track and try to catch one anotheror nish in the astest time.

Fi ese wrs

i e griiiviualmixe evepursuisige pilaemeam spriime rial

M d k L k Z C L b k L Y

X M t M P M Y k t A h d

d F t I R U R C U Z b t

n P A t M R R d h V X P

J t n J V E I S M L k d

k V d F F V t M U n Q M

Q t E k I J n R n I W MX t M d h n R J I n t n

G C n b k t R V t A R R

M I X E d E V E n t L M

S I G h t E d P I L o t

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44 Visir a| Equestrian

EquesriaPara-Equesria dressage evelpe i e 1970s. The rst events wereheld in Great Britain and Scandinavia. Since then the sport has spread around

the world. Athletes rom more than 40 countries now compete on a regular basis.

Connecting rein bars

Dressage crop

Dressage


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45Visir a| Equestrian

WoRdSEARCh

ACtIVItY


A. caller b. campisip es C. cecig rei ars

d. ressage E. ressage crp F. reesyle es

1. A long stick that allows a rider to touchthe horses side while keeping bothhands on the reins.

2. A person with normal sight who talksto riders with visible impairment to

help them navigate round the arena.

3. A discipline where the rider guides thehorse to make the natural movementsthat it does without thinking in the wild.

4. A device that helps some Paralympicathletes to control their horses bylinking them to the reins.

5. One o the two types o dressage teston the Paralympic programme, in whicheach rider must make their horse perormpredetermined movements.

6. One o the two types o dressage test onthe Paralympic programme, in which eachrider can choose their own movementsand music.

Fi ese wrsi e gri

callercampisipescecigrei arsressagecrp

reesyle

C h A M P I o n S h I P

V F C Z d k G L V S Q R

C b J Y n t h t R b F k

o t t b C L E A C d R R

n n V d h R b S V L E M

n n P W M n o M t L E PE k J X I Q b P L Y S d

C t b E d X L A t P t t

t W R d n J C M L G Y t

I W k R L Y Y Q k M L h

n n R d R E S S A G E n

G Y n b L t k d n t L t



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46 Visir a| Football 5-a-side

Fall 5-a-sie5-a-sie Fall is playe y visually impaire alees usig a allwi a ise-maig evice isie. There are two teams, each with our

outeld players and a goalkeeper. The outeld players are visually impaired.The goalkeeper, however, may be ully sighted.

Rebound wall

Guides areas

Guides areas

Guide

5-a-side team

Eyeshades


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47Visir a| Football 5-a-side

WoRdSEARCh

ACtIVItY


A. cuw b. eyesaes C. guie

d. guies areas E. ise-maig evice F. reu wall

1. A ully-sighted person who assists theplayers by giving instructions rom theside o the pitch.

2. A small object inside the ball that makesa ringing sound when the ball moves.

3. A two minute period o time at the endo each hal when the clock is stoppedor ree kicks, kick-ins, goal clearancesand corner kicks.

4. A covering or the eyes which makes itimpossible to see, and means that playerswith dierent degrees o visual impairmentcan compete together.

5. A wall along the sides o the pitch, whichprevents the ball rom going out o play.

6. Parts o the pitch where guides areallowed to stand.

Fi ese wrsi e gri

cuweyesaesguieguies areasreuwall

E Y E S h A d E S R b

k Y F k h d b R n R QM M C W F n R W h M R

n C L P L X o n L G E

n V d h n d R L k L b

M J V G t P L M b C o

X d t n U A L R V k U

V d U W W I Y t P k n

J o P b M M d b G n d

C P X t L F X E P M J

G U I d E S A R E A S



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48 Visir a| Football 7-a-side

Fall 7-a-sie7-a-sie Fall is playe y alees wi cereral palsy. The sport ollowsFIFA rules, with some modications: each team consists o seven players; the

playing eld and the goals are smaller; throw-ins may be made with one handonly; and each hal lasts 30 minutes.

Min70mMax75m

Min50m

Max5

5m

Goal

Throw-in (throw underhand)Pitch


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49Visir a| Football 7-a-side

WoRdSEARCh

ACtIVItY


A. scre b. sie rule C. acle

d. playig el E. galeeper F. rw-i

1. Get a goal.

2. An attempt to take the ball rom a playerin the other team.

3. In Football 7-a-side this rule does not exist.

4. The player who stands in the teams goalto try to stop the other team rom scoring.

5. The act o throwing the ball rom thesideline ater the ball has gone out o play.

6. The place where the game is played.In 7-a-side Football it is smaller thanin 11-a-side Football.

Fi ese wrsi e gri

cereralpalsy

sierulee-aerwplayig eluerarw-i

L C M k Y J h J k L b P

Z X L R M k Q W A d U L

t h R o W I n R k M n A

h J Y d W h b G J V d Y

o b V o n E J G R M E I

n F R F R P A L S Y R n

G h F E X C W R n V h G

t W C S k Y M U M X A F

L M Y W I Z d L L C n I

F t G n Y d t E d R d E

P Y L F Z V E V Q b P L

L W n o n E h A n d E d



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50 Visir a| Goalball

GalallGalall is playe y visually impaire alees usig a all wi ells isie.It is played on an indoor court. The aim is to score by rolling the ball into the

oppositions goal, while the opposition attempts to block the ball with their bodies.

Eyeshades

Roll Block

Tactile lines

Bell

Court


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51Visir a| Goalball

WoRdSEARCh

ACtIVItY


A. ell b. lc C. eyesaes

d. rll E. acile lies

1. A small object that makes a ringingsound when moved.

2. A covering or the eyes which makesit impossible to see, and means thatathletes with dierent degrees o visual

disability can compete together.

3. Make the ball move along the ground.

4. Prevent something rom passing you.

5. The lines on the court are made o amaterial that players can eel so they

know where they are.

Fi ese wrsi e gri

elllceyesaes

rllacilelies

t n Z t C Y P n S C

k Z R P n t k E n t

Y b L o C k d G Z A

W k n t n A L X M C

L M X R h L k V h t

X R L S E R k Z F I

X J E b F P o n M L

V Y k t R L L L R EE J t C G b n Z L G

Q Z R L I n E S P Y



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52 Visir a| Judo

JuJu was evelpe rm Jujisu a is e ly marial ar eParalympic Games prgramme. The main dierence rom other top-level

judo competitions is that judoka (athletes), who all have visual impairments,are allowed to have contact with their opponent beore each contest begins.

Judogi (Judo uniorm)

Kumikata (gripping)

Nage-waza (throwing)

Obi (belt)

Judoka (Judo competitor)


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53Visir a| Judo

WoRdSEARCh

ACtIVItY


A. y weig b. ipp C. jugi

d. jua E. ces F. umiaa

G. mae h. age-waza I. aami

1. A competitor.

2. A judo uniorm, consisting o trousers,a jacket and a belt tied at the waist.

3. Two judo competitors compete againsteach other.

4. One point scored in a single manoeuvreto win a contest.

5. The amount that someone weighs.Judokas are divided into dierent groups,depending on how much they weigh.

6. The mat where judo contests take place.

7. The position in which Paralympic judokasbegin contests, and restart i contact

is broken. The judokas hold each otherin a loose grip on their judogis (seeseparate denition).

8. The reerees command to stop acontest temporarily.

9. Throwing techniques.

Fi ese wrsi e gri

y weigippjugijuaumiaamaeage-wazaaami

k k n b M A t t E V

b U A o Q b t h P R

t M G d J U d o G I

U I E Y t A t A M I

M k W W J G d F G nE A A E V U n X o t

W t Z I R L d P d J

o A A G J d P o k t

Z C G h C I Y R k J

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54 Visir a| Powerliting

PwerliigPwerliig is a ec-press cmpeii a is e e wrls asesgrwig sprs. Athletes are grouped by bodyweight or competition, which

means athletes with dierent impairments compete or the same medals.There are 10 dierent weight categories or men and women.

Chest

Strapping belt Bench

Bench press (stage 3)


Platorm

Elbow



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56 Visir a| Rowing

RwigRwig as a lg isry u i ly came age as a cmpeiive spr ie las 200 years. Paralympic Rowing is commonly known as adaptive Rowing.

This means that the equipment is adapted so the athlete can participate in the sport.

Double Sculls (Mixed event)

Rower

Pontoon rom AS Boat

Oar

Rowing course

Coxed Four

Coxswain

LTA 4+ Boat

Mixed TA Boat


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57Visir a| Rowing

WoRdSEARCh

ACtIVItY


A. cxswai b. mixe eve C. ps

d. repecage E. sculls

1. A race in which competitors who havealready lost a heat have another chanceto qualiy.

2. A race in which male and emale athletescompete together.

3. Buoyancy devices on each side oa single scull that help to stabilise it.

4. Races in which the athletes row withtwo oars, one in each hand.

5. The person who sits at the back o theboat and is responsible or steeringit and directing the crew.

Fi ese wrsi e gri

cxswaimixe eve

psrepecagesculls

R E P E C h A G E t

S d P Z J P W n d F

C R C o G L I t t R

U b G R n A X t L t

L X Y M W t F t b Q

L M n S C d o Y h J

S Q X R b d C o n d

P o P n W M n R n Q

C k n k M V Y C t S

M I X E d E V E n t



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58 Visir a| Sailing

SailigSailig r alees wi a impairme ega evelp as a cmpeiivespr i e 1980s. The design o the keelboats used in Paralympic competition

provides greater stability, and the boats have open cockpits to allow more roomor the sailors.

Cockpit

Helmsperson Single -person Keelboat (2.4mR)

Mainsail

Keel

Three -person Keelboat (Sonar)

Spinnaker

Jib

Two -person Keelboat (SKUD 18)


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WoRdSEARCh

ACtIVItY


A. 2.4mR b. ccpi C. elmspers

d. ji E. eel F. maisail

G. SkUd 18 h. sar I. spiaer

1. A small triangular sail on a boat,in ront o the main sail.

2. The largest sail, nearest the ront,

used on some boats.3. The long piece o wood or steel along

the bottom o a boat that orms part oits structure and helps to keep the boatstablised in the water.

4. The person who steers a boat.

5. The place where the sailors sit,which is open in Paralympic boatsto allow more room or the sailors.

6. The sail nearest the back o the boat.

7. The type o boat used in Single-personKeelboat Paralympic Sailing events.

It has a mainsail and a jib.8. The type o boat used in Three-person

Keelboat Paralympic Sailing events.It has a mainsail and a jib.

9. The type o boat used in Two-personKeelboat Paralympic Sailing events.It has a mainsail, jib and spinnaker.

Fi ese wrsi e gri

ccpielmspersjieelmaisail

sarspiaer

M Z d n J P k P t G L

Y h S R t Z Q I M I d

R b V P Q t P J A k L

V C M t I k L S I R d

W h Y Q C n n k F b R

R Y G o b I n L R t b

R d C R A k L A L R R

n t h M k E t Q k Y L

S o n A R E d X b E L

n J Q Q b L G M Y C Rh E L M S P E R S o n



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60 Visir a| Shooting

Sigte Sig prgramme iclues rife a pisl eves r me awme. Athletes compete in two classes: those who can support the weight o

their rearm themselves; those who use a shooting stand to support their arm.

Target

Shooting table

Rife

Pistol

Shooting stand


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61Visir a| Shooting

WoRdSEARCh

ACtIVItY


A. ulls-eye b. eelig C. pisl

d. pre E. rife F. sig sa

G. sig ale h. arge

1. A device to help athletes who cannotsupport the weight o the pistol or rifewhen they are standing.

2. A device to help athletes who cannotsupport the weight o the pistol or rifewhen they are sitting, kneeling or prone.

3. A long rearm red rom the shoulderusing both hands.

4. A short rearm shot with one hand.

5. In a position with one or both knees onthe ground, and the upper part o yourbody vertical.

6. Lying on your ront.7. The middle o the target, worth 10 points.

8. When athletes re a rife or pistol,they aim at this.

Fi ese wrsi e griulls-eyeeeligpislprerifesigsaale

arge

M L P R k E P E t tk X n I L F Y P E R

M n S F S E L G P R

J L I t S t R k R t

d R Z L A A o h o Z

t t L J t n d L n nA U F F Z M d R E V

b k n E E L I n G Y

L S h o o t I n G L

E t k F J k L C G h



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62 Visir a| Sitting Volleyball

Siig VlleyallSiig Vlleyall emerge i e 1950s, a cmiai Vlleyall aa Germa game calle Sizall. It is played by two teams o six on an indoor

court which is divided by a net. It is one o the most ast-paced and excitingParalympic sports.

Spike

Set

Serve

Volleyball courtDig


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63Visir a| Sitting Volleyball

WoRdSEARCh

ACtIVItY


A. lc b. ig C. rae d. serve

E. se F. seer G. spie

1. The player who positions the ball orthe attacker, usually on the secondo the teams three permitted shots.

2. To make a deensive passing shotrom close to the ground.

3. To move to the next position onthe foor in a clockwise direction.

4. To position the ball so a team-matecan attack.

5. To prevent the attacking ball romcoming over the net by orming awall o hands at the net.

6. To put the ball in play at the starto each rally.

7. To smash the ball over arm intothe opponents court.

Fi ese wrsi e gri

lcigraeserveseseerspie

S E t t E R G Z M Q

G k d R t X d I G G

h J L R o k Y t P P

k b t W n t C G h R

X E C W J h A F t t

S n k L R S t t k V

E W X R C F P C E b

R X k M k P o I n R

V L V P d L F Q k C

E t n L b J d Z F E



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64 Visir a| Swimming

SwimmigSwimmig as e sec larges umer alees a evesa e Games a is e e ms ppular Paralympic sprs.

Four strokes are used in Paralympic competition: Freestyle, Backstroke,Breaststroke and Butterfy.

Swimming pool

Water start

Blindold or blackened goggles

Tapper

Amputee

Swimming costume

Prosthetics

Standing starting position

Lane


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65Visir a| Swimming

WoRdSEARCh

ACtIVItY


A. apper b. saig sar C. pl

d. lil / lacee gggles E. cap F. lae

1. All visually impaired swimmers wearthese so they can compete evenly.

2. A person who stands at the endo the pool and taps the swimmerso they know its time to turn.

3. Swimmers must swim only in thispart o the pool.

4. Some Paralympic swimmers start therace in this position on the starting block.They dive into the water.

5. Athletes wear this on their head.

6. Where the swimming races take place.

Fi ese wrsi e gri

appersaig

pllilggglescaplaewaer sarampuee

h F P Z t d R A k G

n A Q L X E P M Z o

C P W L P W M P Y G

C d o P A d d U C G

R L A o V n R t k L

L t R n L R E E k E

n t L P R n M E P S

L n S t A n d I n G

b L I n d F o L d J

W A t E R S t A R t



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66 Visir a| Table Tennis

tale teistale teis rs evelpe i e lae ieee ceury as a aer-iergame playe y upper-class Eglis amilies. It is now one o the largest sports

on the Paralympic programme and has been part o the programme since the rstGames in 1960.

Net

Player serving

Singles

Racket


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67Visir a| Table Tennis

WoRdSEARCh

ACtIVItY


A. lae b. ules C. e d. race

E. rally F. serve G. sigles

1. A continuous exchange o shotsbetween players.

2. Games played between two individuals.

3. Games played between two pairs.

4. The fat, rigid part o the racket usedor striking the ball.

5. The rectangular piece o materialmade rom string which separates thetwo sides o the table. In Table Tennisit is 15.25 centimetres high.

6. To hit the ball to the other playerto start the point.

7. What the players hold in one handto hit the ball.

Fi ese wrsi e gri

lae

uleseracerallyservesigles

X Q t t F M M t R k

t W R d o U b L E SC S E R V E C d b t

Q J S t V Z F Y Y d

L M R I E F L R V F

n Q G d n L P A L P

b E A J A G J C C nn L t R C d L k h Y

b n n n L k C E P n

J M R P M k k t S G



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68 Visir a| Wheelchair Basketball

Weelcair baseallWeelcair baseall was evelpe y America Wrl War II veeras aspar eir reailiai prgramme. The rules o Wheelchair Basketball are

broadly similar to Basketball. The court is the same size, the basket is at the sameheight, and the scoring is identical.

Shoot

Rebound

Ball

Deence

Net

Hoop


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69Visir a| Wheelchair Basketball

WoRdSEARCh

ACtIVItY


A. eece b. rile C. ul d. ree rw

E. pysicalavaage ul

F. reu G. s h. ravellig

1. A oul that occurs when a player standsup out o his/her wheelchair, places a ooton the ground or raises himsel/hersel othe seat.

2. A oul that occurs when a player takesmore than two pushes o the wheelchairwithout bouncing or throwing the ball.

3. A shot, potentially worth one point,awarded to a player who has been ouled.

4. A violation o the rules.

5. Control the basketball by bouncingit against the foor with your hand.

6. Grab the ball in the air ater a playerhas missed a shot.

7. Try to throw the ball into the basket.

8. Trying to stop a player on the oppositeteam rom shooting or passing.

Fi ese wrsi e gri

eecerileulree rwreusravellig

L k F M M F Q P Z L F

t R A V E L L I n G R

L n M t F k t h n R E

n k d d R I b b L E E

t F W X X L E Y d h t

S h o o t C n n L L h

C d b U n W U b n M Rb P Z E L o Y M L d o

h G F k b t J k n n W

R E n E L M h k M X R

d P R L Q t P t Q n F



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70 Visir a| Wheelchair Fencing

Weelcair Fecigte Paralympic spr Weelcair Fecig eaures ree iereweaps. Athletes compete in wheelchairs that are astened to the foor.

This gives the encers real reedom o movement in their upper bodies,while keeping them xed in their chairs.

Target

Reach

Frame

Piste

Epe

Sabre

Foil


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71Visir a| Wheelchair Fencing

WoRdSEARCh

ACtIVItY


A. ege b. pe C. il

d. rame E. pise F. reac

G. sare h. arge I. ip

1. A heavier weapon. You score a hit whenthe tip o your weapon touches youropponent anywhere on their body.

2. A light weapon. You score a hit when thetip o your weapon touches your opponentbetween the waist and the shoulders.

3. A light weapon. You score a hit whenthe tip or edge o your weapon touchesyour opponent anywhere above thewaist except their hands or the backo their head.

4. A metal object on the piste which thewheelchairs are attached to keep themrom moving.

5. The area o your opponents bodywhere your weapon can touch.

6. The area where encing takes place.

7. The length o your arm when youstretch it out.

8. The pointed end o your weapon.

9. The side o your weapon which cuts.

Fi ese wrsi e gri

egepeilramepisereacsareargeip

t M Q t k R E A C h

A b C d h Y n E P k

R P t V C Z t I F M

G t Y b G S t C V F

E P E E I n A X J Rt M W P h R k b E A

n F n R t k k G R M

t M o V M X d M n E

h Q n I Y E Q W t Z

n t k V L Z k Z h RFind the answers on p130


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72 Visir a| Wheelchair Rugby

Weelcair RugyWeelcair Rugy was ivee i 1977 y a grup Caaiaquariplegic alees. They were looking or an alternative to Wheelchair

Basketball or players with reduced arm and hand unction. The sport theycreated incorporates elements o Basketball, Handball and Ice Hockey.

Manual wheelchair

Tip-o

Court

Goal line

Key area


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73Visir a| Wheelchair Rugby

WoRdSEARCh

ACtIVItY


A. cur b. gal lie C. ey area

d. maual weelcair E. ip-

1. A wheelchair that is powered by itsowners hands, and does not havea motor.

2. An 8m-by-1.75m section at eitherend o the court near the goal.

3. The line that an athlete must touchor carry the ball over i a point is tobe scored.

4. The playing area, measuring 28m by 15m.

5. To start the game, a player rom eachside attempts to tip the ball, rom thereerees throw, to a member o theirteam (see illustration).

Fi ese wrsi e gri

cur

gal lieey areamaualweelcairip-

R b Z L t Z J G M W

G o A L L I n E A hG k W J Q n n R n E

L h E R h F h n U E

k b Q Y F G Y n A L

d F n o A C t M L C

R C P k V R d t Z hL I M t U n E J C A

t R L o k P J A Y I

C J C J Q n Y F t R



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WoRdSEARCh

ACtIVItY


A. aca b. cur C. ules

d. rea E. e F. qua eves

G. serve h. sigles I. cair umpire

1. A smooth, level playing area, coveredwith grass, clay or an articial surace.

2. Competitions or players with disabilities

in three or more limbs.3. Games played between two individuals.

4. Games played between two teamso two players each.

5. The person who keeps score and makesjudgements about whether particularactions are acceptable.

6. The centre o court, over which playersmust hit the ball.

7. The stroke used to return balls hit to

the let o a right-handed player andto the right o a let-handed player.

8. The stroke used to return balls hitto the right o a right-handed playerand to the let o a let-handed player.

9. To put the ball in play.

Fi ese wrsi e gri

acacurulesreaequa evesserve

sigles

C Q n W b t P k F n

C o U R t L R d o S

W d F R Y X n Z R I

k Z o P b A n E E n

t C t U h R R d h GS E n k b I t d A L

n E C Q P L d M n E

G A R M P M E W d S

b t U V X F d S W J

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Situaciones y expresiones tiles


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78 Visir a| Spanish translations

hACIEndo EL REGIStRo En Un hotEL ChECkInG Into A hotEL

Quiero registrarme. I lie cec i.

Tengo una reserva a nombre de I ave a reservai i e ame

Tiene un bolgrao? d yu ave a pe?

Pagar con tarjeta de crdito. I wa pay y crei car.A qu hora es el desayuno? Wa ime is reaas?

Me tendr que mostrar algn documentode identidad.

Yu ave sw sme Id.

En qu puedo ayudarle? Ca I elp yu?

Est prohibido umar. Smig is allwe.

Me rellena este ormulario? Ca yu ll i is rm?

Puedo ver su pasaporte? Ca I see yur passpr?

Cmo va a pagar? hw yu wa pay?

Aqu tiene la llave. heres yur ey.

Necesita que le ayuden con el equipaje? d yu ee ay elp wi yur ags?

Es por aqu. Is jus rug ere.

Que tenga una buena estancia. Ejy yur say.

hACIEndo tURISMo PIdIEndo InFoRMACIn

SIGhtSEEInG ASkInG FoR InFoRMAtIon

Me gustara ir a I lie visi

Podra darme inormacin? Ca yu give me sme irmai?

Dnde est? Were is i?

A qu hora abre? We is i pe?

Cunto tarda en visitarse? hw lg es i ae visi?

Cunto cuesta? hw muc es i cs?

Dnde puedo comprar las entradas? Were ca I uy ices?

Cmo puedo llegar ah? hw I ge ere?

Atractivos tursticos turis aracis.

Gratis. Free carge.

Est muy cntrico. Is very ceral.

Puede comprar una entrada Yu ca uy a ice

Puede llegar en metro. Yu ca ge ere e ue.


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79Visir a| Spanish translations

VIAJE CoMPRAndo Un bILLEtE tRAVEL bUYInG A tICkEt

Voy a Im gig

Qu tren / billete debo tomar? Wa rai / ice I ee?

Me da uno de esos? Ca I ave e se?

Dnde se toma el tren? Were I cac e rai?Tome la lnea direccin tae e lie wars

Haga transbordo en y tome la lnea Cage a r

Baje en Ge a

Puede comprar una tarjeta de viaje por 10. Yu ca ge a travelcar r 10.

Puede usarla todo el da. Yu ca use i all ay.

Pase el punto de control. G rug e arrier.

Tiene que tomar el tren Yu ee / wa e rai.

PIdIEndo dIRECCIonES ASkInG FoR dIRECtIonS

Me puede ayudar? Ca yu elp (me)?

est cerca de aqu? Is ear ere?

Estoy buscando Im lig r

No le puedo ayudar. I ca elp.

No lo s. I w.

Qu pasa? Was e maer?Djeme ver. Le me see.

Adnde quiere ir? Were yu wa g?

Est muy cerca. tas very ear.

Baje por ah y gire a la izquierda. G w ere a ur le.

No tiene prdida. Yu ca miss i.


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ConoCIEndo GEntE MEEtInG PEoPLE

Cmo est? hw are yu?

Est disrutando de su estancia? Are yu ejyig yur say?

Conoce a? d yu w?

Encantado de conocerle. Please mee yu.Le gusta Londres? hw yu lie L?

Tiene planes para despus? d yu ave ay plas r laer?

Quiere ir a cenar? hw au ier?

Hay un restaurante muy cerca. teres a resaura quie ear.

Est muy bien. Is very cveie.

Gracias pero no puedo. tas u I ca.

He quedado para cenar con Im avig / gig ave ier wi

A qu hora quiere ir? Wa ime yu wa g?Nos vemos aqu a las See yu ere a

CEnA En EL REStAURAntE dInnER In A REStAURAnt

Qu quiere pedir? Wa wul yu lie?

Cul es la sopa del da? Was e sup e ay?

Despus me gustara t llw I lie

Nos puede traer dos cas? Ca we ave w cees?Nos trae la cuenta? Ca we ave e ill?

Aqu tiene mi tarjeta de crdito. heres my crei car.

Est muy bueno. I was very asy.

Tiene una reserva? d yu ave a reservai?

Quiere ver la carta? Wul yu lie see e meu?

Algo ms? Ayig else?

Para m no. nig r me.

Aqu tienen la comida. heres yur meal.Les ha gustado? hw was yur meal?

CoMIdAS MEALS

Desayuno breaas

Comida Luc

T tea

Comida / Cena dier

Cena Supper

Merienda Sac


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dE CoMPRAS ShoPPInG

Quiero comprar I wa uy sme

Quiero uno de esos I lie e se.

Lo tienen en azul? d yu ave a i lue?

Cuanto cuesta? hw muc is / are?Me lo / los llevo. Ill ae i / ese / se.

Estn ah. teyre ver ere.

Mire y elija. Please ave a l a cse.

De qu tipo estaba buscando? Wa i are yu lig r?

Qu talla necesita? Wa size yu ee?

Pagarn por separado? Are yu payig separaely?

Ser en total. tas algeer.

Introduzca su nmero PIN. key i yur PIn.

En EL EStAdIo At thE StAdIUM

Dnde tengo / tenemos que ir para? Were I / we ee g r?

Cmo puedo llegar / podemos llegar ah? hw I / we ge a?

Donde puedo / podemos conseguir? Were ca I / we ge?

En qu puedo ayudarle? Wa ca I ge yu?

Ya hemos llegado. here we are.Puedo pasar? Ca I squeeze pas?

Tengo ganas de Im lig rwar

Me ensea sus entradas? Ca I see yur ices?

Tienen que ir al estadio principal. Yu wa e mai saium.

Sigan el camino metros. Fllw a pa r meres.

Ver el edicio principal. Yull see e mai uilig.

Siga las indicaciones para Fllw e sigs


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otRAS EXPRESIonES tILES SoME othER USEFUL WoRdS/PhRASES

ACEPtAR / REChAZAR ACCEPtInG / REFUSInG

S (por avor) Yes (please)

No (gracias) n (as)

EXPRESIonES EdUCAdAS PoLItE WoRdS

Gracias / (Muchas) gracias (por su ayuda) ta yu / tas (very muc)(r yur elp)

Por avor Please

Disculpe Excuse me

Lo siento (Im) srry

Est bien / No pasa nada tas e

(Ha sido) un placer (I was) a pleasure

Ningn problema n prlem

SALUdoS / dESPEdIdAS GREEtInGS / tAkInG LEAVE

Buenos das/buenas tardes/buenas noches G mrig / aer / eveig

Seor / Seora (este trmino suele ser usadopor empleados y comerciantes)

Sir / Maam (rmally use y cials araespeple ly)

Hola hi (ere)

Hola hell

Me alegro de verte G see yu

Estoy bien Im e

Y t? hw au yu?

Adis Gye

Adis bye (ye)

Nos vemos (despus) / Hasta luego See yu (laer)

EStAR En ACUERdo / dESACUERdo AGREEInG / dISAGREEInG

S Yes

No nS Yes, I

No n, I

Por supuesto Ceraily

Claro o curse


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otRAS EXPRESIonES tILES SoME othER USEFUL WoRdS/PhRASES

nMERoS nUMbERS

Uno oe

Dos tw

Tres tree

Cuatro Fur

Cinco Five

Seis Six

Siete Seve

Ocho Eig

Nueve nie

Diez teOnce Eleve

Doce twelve

Trece tiree

Catorce Furee

Quince Fiee

Diecisis Sixee

Diecisiete Seveee

Dieciocho Eigee

Diecinueve nieee

Veinte twey

Treinta tiry

Cuarenta Fry

Cincuenta Fiy

Sesenta Sixy

Setenta SeveyOchenta Eigy

Noventa niey

Cien oe ure

Mil oe usa


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Situations et expressions utiles


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86 Visir a| French translations

EnREGIStREMEnt L'htEL ChECkInG Into A hotEL

Je souhaiterais m'enregistrer. I lie cec i.

J'ai une rservation au nom de I ave a reservai i e ame

Vous avez un stylo ? d yu ave a pe?

J'aimerais payer par carte de crdit. I wa pay y crei car.A quelle heure est le petit djeuner ? Wa ime is reaas?

Vous devez prsenter une pice d'identit. Yu ave sw sme Id.

Puis-je vous aider ? Ca I elp yu?

Il est dendu de umer. Smig is allwe.

Pouvez-vous remplir ce ormulaire ? Ca yu ll i is rm?

Puis-je voir votre passeport ? Ca I see yur passpr?

Comment souhaitez-vous payer ? hw yu wa pay?

Voil votre cl. heres yur ey.Avez-vous besoin d'aide avec vos bagages ? d yu ee ay elp wi yur ags?

C'est par ici. Is jus rug ere.

Je vous souhaite un bon sjour. Ejy yur say.

toURISME dEMAndER dES REnSEIGnEMEntS


J'aimerais visiter I lie visiPouvez-vous me ournir des inormations ? Ca yu give me sme irmai?

O est -ce ? Were is i?

Quelles sont les heures d'ouverture ? We is i pe?

Quelle est la dure de la visite ? hw lg es i ae visi?

Combien cote la visite ? hw muc es i cs?

O puis-je acheter des billets ? Were ca I uy ices?

Quel est le meilleur moyen d'y aller ? hw I ge ere?

Attractions touristiques. turis aracis.

Gratuit. Free carge.

C'est trs central. Is very ceral.

Vous pouvez acheter un billet Yu ca uy a ice

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87Visir a| French translations

VoYAGER AChEtER Un bILLEt tRAVEL bUYInG A tICkEt

Je veux aller Im gig

Quel train / billet dois-je prendre ? Wa rai / ice I ee?

Puis-je prendre celui-l ? Ca I ave e se?

O puis-je prendre le train ? Were I cac e rai?Prenez la ligne destination de tae e lie wars

Changez pour Cage a r

Descendez Ge a

Vous pouvez acheter une Travelcardpour 10 livres.

Yu ca ge a travelcar r 10.

Vous pouvez l'utiliser toute la journe. Yu ca use i all ay.

Traversez les barrires. G rug e arrier.

Prenez le train de Yu ee / wa e rai.

dEMAndER LES dIRECtIonS ASkInG FoR dIRECtIonS

Pouvez-vous m'aider ? Ca yu elp (me)?

est-il / elle ct ? Is ear ere?

Je cherche Im lig r

Je ne peux pas vous aider. I ca elp.

Je ne sais pas. I w.Que se passe-t-il ? Was e maer?

Laissez-moi voir. Le me see.

O voulez-vous aller ? Were yu wa g?

C'est tout ct. tas very ear.

Descendez la rue et tournez gauche. G w ere a ur le.

Vous ne pouvez pas le rater. Yu ca miss i.


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REnContRE MEEtInG PEoPLE

Comment allez-vous ? hw are yu?

Votre sjour vous plat ? Are yu ejyig yur say?

Connaissez-vous ? d yu w?

Enchant(e) ! Please mee yu.Londres vous plat ? hw yu lie L?

Etes-vous libre plus tard ? d yu ave ay plas r laer?

Et si on allait dner ? hw au ier?

Il y a un restaurant juste ct. teres a resaura quie ear.

C'est trs pratique. Is very cveie.

Merci, mais je ne peux pas. tas u I ca.

Je vais dner avec Im avig / gig ave ier wi

A quelle heure voulez-vous y aller ? Wa ime yu wa g?On se retrouve ici See yu ere a

dnER AU REStAURAnt dInnER In A REStAURAnt

Qu'aimeriez-vous commander ? Wa wul yu lie?

Quelle est la soupe du jour ? Was e sup e ay?

J'aimerais ensuite t llw I lie

Deux cas s'il vous plat ! Ca we ave w cees?L'addition s'il vous plat ! Ca we ave e ill?

Voil ma carte de crdit. heres my crei car.

C'tait dlicieux. I was very asy.

Avez-vous une rservation ? d yu ave a reservai?

Souhaitez-vous voir le menu ? Wul yu lie see e meu?

Autre chose ? Ayig else?

Rien pour moi. nig r me.

Voil votre repas. heres yur meal.Votre repas vous a plu ? hw was yur meal?

REPAS MEALS

Petit djeuner breaas

Djeuner Luc

Goter tea

Dner dier

Souper Supper

En-cas Sac


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AChAtS ShoPPInG

J'aimerais acheter I wa uy sme

Je prendrais un de ceux-l. I lie e se.

Vous avez la mme chose en bleu ? d yu ave a i lue?

C'est combien ? hw muc is / are?Je vais prendre celui-l / ceux-l. Ill ae i / ese / se.

Ils sont ici. teyre ver ere.

Je vous laisse choisir. Please ave a l a cse.

Qu'est-ce que vous cherchez ? Wa i are yu lig r?

Quelle taille ? Wa size yu ee?

Payez-vous sparment ? Are yu payig separaely?

Cela ait en tout tas algeer.

Tapez votre code condentiel. key i yur PIn.

AU StAdE At thE StAdIUM

O aut-il aller pour ? Were I / we ee g r?

Quel est le meilleur moyen d'y aller ? hw I / we ge a?

O se trouve ? Were ca I / we ge?

Que dsirez-vous ? Wa ca I ge yu?

Nous y sommes. here we are.Je peux passer ? Ca I squeeze pas?

Je suis impatient de Im lig rwar

Je peux voir vos billets ? Ca I see yur ices?

Vous devez aller au grand stade. Yu wa e mai saium.

Suivez ce chemin sur mtres. Fllw a pa r meres.

Vous verrez le btiment principal. Yull see e mai uilig.

Suivez les panneaux pour Fllw e sigs


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AUtRES MotS / EXPRESSIonS UtILES SoME othER USEFUL WoRdS / PhRASES

ACCEPtER / REFUSER ACCEPtInG / REFUSInG

Oui (s'il vous plat) Yes (please)

Non (merci) n (as)

tERMES dE PoLItESSE PoLItE WoRdS

Merci / Merci beaucoup (pour votre aide) ta yu / tas (very muc)(r yur elp)

S'il vous plat Please

Excusez-moi Excuse me

(Je suis) dsol(e) ! (Im) srry

Il n'y a pas de mal tas e

Je vous en prie (I was) a pleasure

Pas de problme n prlem

SALUtAtIonS / PARtIR GREEtInGS / tAkInG LEAVE

Bonjour / Bonsoir G mrig / aer / eveig

Monsieur / Madame (gnralement rserv auxcommerants et aux onctionnaires)

Sir / Maam (rmally use y cials araespeple ly)

Salut hi (ere)

Bonjour hell

Content de vous voir G see yu

Je vais bien Im e

Comment allez-vous ? hw au yu?

Au revoir Gye

Au revoir bye (ye)

A tout l'heure See yu (laer)

d'ACCoRd / PAS d'ACCoRd AGREEInG / dISAGREEInG

Oui Yes

Non nOui, je peux Yes, I

Non, je ne peux pas n, I

Certainement Ceraily

Bien sr o curse


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AUtRES MotS / EXPRESSIonS UtILES SoME othER USEFUL WoRdS / PhRASES

CoMPtER nUMbERS

Un oe

Deux tw

Trois tree

Quatre Fur

Cinq Five

Six Six

Sept Seve

Huit Eig

Neu nie

Dix teOnze Eleve

Douze twelve

Treize tiree

Quatorze Furee

Quinze Fiee

Seize Sixee

Dix-sept Seveee

Dix-huit Eigee

Dix-neu nieee

Vingt twey

Trente tiry

Quarante Fry

Cinquante Fiy

Soixante Sixy

Soixante-dix SeveyQuatre-vingt Eigy

Quatre-vingt-dix niey

Cent oe ure

Mille oe usa


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Visir aPortuguese translationsSituations and useul language

Situaes y linguagem til


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FAZEndo o ChECk-In nUM hotEL ChECkInG Into A hotEL

Gostaria de azer o check-in. I lie cec i.

Tenho uma reserva no nome de I ave a reservai i e ame

Tem uma caneta? d yu ave a pe?

Quero pagar com carto de crdito. I wa pay y crei car.Quando o ca da manh? Wa ime is reaas?

Voc tem de mostrar algum documentocomprovativo de identidade.

Yu ave sw sme Id.

Em que posso ser til? Ca I elp yu?

No permitido umar. Smig is allwe.

Pode preencher esse ormulrio, por avor? Ca yu ll i is rm?

Posso ver o seu passaporte, por avor? Ca I see yur passpr?

Como quer pagar? hw yu wa pay?

Aqui tem sua chave. heres yur ey.

Precisa de ajuda com suas malas? d yu ee ay elp wi yur ags?

por a. Is jus rug ere.

Desrute de sua estadia. Ejy yur say.

Ao FAZER UM PASSEIo tURStICo CoMo PEdIR InFoRMAES


Queria visitar I lie visi

Pode me dar alguma inormao? Ca yu give me sme irmai?

Onde ca? Were is i?

Que horas abre? We is i pe?

Quanto tempo leva para visitar? hw lg es i ae visi?

Quanto custa? hw muc es i cs?

Onde posso comprar os ingressos / bilhetes? Were ca I uy ices?

Como posso chegar at l? hw I ge ere?

Atraes tursticas. turis aracis.

Gratuito. Free carge.

Fica bem no centro. Is very ceral.

Voc pode comprar um ingresso / bilhete Yu ca uy a ice

Voc pode pegar um Metr para l. Yu ca ge ere e ue.


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VIAJAndo CoMPRAndo UM InGRESSo tRAVEL bUYInG A tICkEt

Estou viajando para Im gig

Qual o trem/bilhete que preciso? Wa rai / ice I ee?

Posso comprar um desses? Ca I ave e se?

Onde posso pegar o trem? Were I cac e rai?Deve apanhar a linha na direo de tae e lie wars

Deve mudar em para Cage a r

Deve sair na estao de Ge a

Pode comprar um Travelcard por 10 Libras. Yu ca ge a travelcar r 10.

Pode ser usado durante o dia inteiro. Yu ca use i all ay.

Deve passar pela barreira. G rug e arrier.

Voc precisa / quer pegar o trem para Yu ee / wa e rai.

PERGUntAndo PoR dIREES ASkInG FoR dIRECtIonS

Pode me ajudar, por avor? Ca yu elp (me)?

O / A ca perto? Is ear ere?

Estou procurando Im lig r

No posso ajudar. I ca elp.

No sei. I w.

Qual o problema? Was e maer?Deixe-me ver. Le me see.

Est indo para onde? Were yu wa g?

Isso bastante perto. tas very ear.

Desce por a e vira esquerda. G w ere a ur le.

No tem jeito de se perder. Yu ca miss i.


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ConhECEndo PESSoAS MEEtInG PEoPLE

Tudo bem? hw are yu?

Est gostando da estadia? Are yu ejyig yur say?

Conhece? d yu w?

Prazer em lhe conhecer. Please mee yu.Est gostando de Londres? hw yu lie L?

J tem planos para mais tarde? d yu ave ay plas r laer?

Quer jantar? hw au ier?

Tem um restaurante aqui perto. teres a resaura quie ear.

Fica num local conveniente. Is very cveie.

Agradecido (a) mas no possoaceitar o convite.

tas u I ca.

J tenho encontro marcado para jantar co

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