Unlocking Word
Meanings
Read
the following words/expressions found in today’s article.
1. crucial (adj.) [kroo-shuhl] – very important or critical
1. crucial (adj.) [kroo-shuhl] – very important or critical
Example: The final
decision of the CEO is very crucial to
this project.
2. swear (v.) [swair] – to use dirty and
offensive language
Example: Adults
should not swear in front of
children.
3. rival (n.) [rahy-vuhl] – a person who competes with another
for the same goal or wants the same thing as someone else
Example: She is my
rival for the company promotion.
4. criticize (v.) [krit-uh-sahyz] – to find a mistake or fault in a person,
thing or idea
Example: My professor criticized my work.
Article
Read the text below.
An
English football player missed two crucial semi-final matches after swearing on a live
television broadcast.
Football
Association (FA) had suspended Wayne Rooney of United Manchester for two games
after he was caught using foul language during a match against West Ham last
April 2.
After
making his third goal, which won them the match against West Ham, he was caught
swearing by cameras airing a live coverage of the game. The broadcasters
apologized right after the incident.
Because
of the suspension, Rooney missed a home-court match with Fulham on April 9 and
the most awaited match with rival Manchester City on April 16.
Rooney’s
teammate, Rio Ferdinand, defended him on Twitter, saying that swearing cannot
be completely controlled in football stadiums. Ferdinand also added that Rooney
expressed sincere apologies for what he had done.
Meanwhile,
Rooney’s rival team West Ham also temporarily lost its manager, Avram Grant
after he was suspended for criticizing a referee during a game last March. Aside from paying fine
for his actions, Grant would also miss two football games.
Follow-up (optional)
Use the question below to check if your student understood the article.
What is the article all about?
Viewpoint Discussion (7-8 minutes)
Enjoy a discussion with your tutor.
Discussion A
·
Why should athletes have a good
behavior?
·
Do you agree that athletes strongly
influence young people? Why or why not?
Discussion B
·
What other punishments do you think
can prevent players from swearing during a game?
·
Do you agree that swearing in a
sports match should not be allowed? Why or why not?
