Listen to the podcast 'The Evolution of Sneakers: The First Sneakers for Running.' Then, complete the activities below.
The Evolution of Sneakers
The First Sneakers for Running
1 | The first sneakers for running
Listen to the first abstract of the podcast, then read the question and choose the correct response.
Robert is about to start running and doesn’t know what sneakers to buy?
Listen again. Then read the sentences and decide if they are True or False.
1. When Robert and his friend ran into each other, they recognized immediately as they looked exactly the same as in the past.
2. When the marathon became an Olympic sport, running was very common amongst people.
3. The first shoe designed for running was a classical shoe with spikes, not comfortable and led to injuries in athletes that wore them.
4. According to Robert, the Spencer shoe seemed to be a very comfortable one.
5. The Plimsoll shoe was designed for beach wear, but runners wore them and named them sneakers.
6. According to Coach Bowerman, running and jogging are the same sport.
7. The first Nike running shoe was the Cortez and it was designed by Coach Bowerman and although it was an improvement from the Plimsoll, the Cortez still caused injuries and discomfort to the athletes that wore them.
The Evolution of Sneakers
How to choose the best pair of running shoes?
2 | How to choose the best pair of running shoes?
Read the question and choose the correct answer.
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- to help new runners choose the most suitable pair of sneakers.
- to tell his audience that there are different types of sneakers.
- to recommend a brand of sneakers.
1 The broadcaster’s intention is:
Listen again. Then complete the ideas. Use only one word on each space.
