ORAL PRESENTATION:

1- Introduction: 

In this project I'm talking about my favorite sport, basketball. I'm going to tell you something about this amazing sport and I'm going to talk about one of my favourite players: Allen Iverson.

2- A profile of the sport:

Basketball has existed since 1891 and it was created by James Naismith, a P.E teacher in Canada. It started in America and now there are basketball clubs everywhere. It's the most popular sport in the United States.

The most important basketball competition is the NBA (National Basketball Association), which started in 1946. It's considered the best basketball league in the world. Women have competed in another league (WNBA) since 1996. There are many other leagues like ACB in Spain and Lega Basket Serie A in Italy. The most important international competitions are FIBA and Eurobasket. 

3- Biography of a famous player:

Allen Iverson was born on 7th June 1975. He grew up in Virginia, USA. He started to play basketball on the institute and after that he went to the university. In 1996 he was selected on the first position of the Draft by Philadelphia Sixers. In his first year on the NBA he won a trophy for the rookie of the year. Actually he plays in Detroit Pistons. 

After that he won a lot of trophys and he held a lot of records. For exampe he's the 3th maximum scorer of the history of the NBA and he has been 9 times in the AllStar.

4- Interview a champion:

This month in our We are the champions section we interview Allen Iverson, a famous NBA player and a basketball star.

Welcome Allen. When did you start to play basketball?

Well, I stared to play basketball in the institute, where we won the championship and after that I went to the university where I continue playing basketball. In the university I learn a lot about basketball. 

How often do you practise basketball?

My team and I go to coach four or five times a week because we have two or three matches every week. Our trainer, Michael Curry, tell us the strategy to win our rival. 

Who is the best player you've ever played against?

We play every year with Boston Celtics. They have players like Ray Allen, Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce, so they're a difficult team to win. But I think that we will win if we work very hard.

What is the furthest distance you've ever travelled to play in a basketball match?

Two years ago we travelled to Barcelona to play a friendly match with Regal Barcelona. They are a good team and I think that they have good players. 

If you're interested in finding out more about the NBA or more basketball stars, check out the NBA website. Next week in We are the champions we will be talking to a tennis star, Rafa Nadal. 

5- Buying tickets by phone for a competition:

Man: Hello, Ticket Connect. How can I help you?

Pol: Oh, hi. I'm phoning about tickets for the NBA match between Detroit Pistons and Lakers.

Man: Yes, can you tell me the date and place?

Pol: Yes, the match is on the 9th of March and it's in Detroit.

Man: OK, let me check. Yes, we've got tickets for that.

Pol: Perfect, how much are they?

Man: How many tickets do you want?

Pol: Two tickets, please.

Man: OK, they're all 150 pounds. Oh, I'll need your name, adress, a phone number and a credit card number please.

Pol: OK, my name is...

6- Describing an event:

Pol: Have you ever been to the All Star, Michael?

Michael: No, what's that all about?

Pol: Well, it's a basketball match between the two conferences of the NBA: west and east. There are the best basketball payers of the NBA. They do it every year.

Michael: So they do a basketball match. What else happens?

Pol: Well, before this match there's a dunk competition and a score competition. There's also a match between rookies and sophomores. Do you fancy going?

Michael: When it's on?

Pol: It's on this Saturday and Sunday at 8'00 o'clock. Do you fancy going?

Michael: OK, that sounds good. Where's the best place to watch it?

Pol: In front of the couch. Let's meet at my house at 5'00 PM. Bye. 

7- Ask for permission to go to the event:

Pol: Dad, can I go to the All Star. Michael is also going to be there.

Dad: Well, OK. When is it?

Pol: It's on this Saturday. After the All Star can I go to Michael's house.

Dad: No, you can't.

Pol: Why not?

Dad: Because the next week you've got a Math's exam and you've to study a lot. 

Pol: Ok, and one more thing. Can you give me some money?

Dad: Well, I'll lend you 60 pounds. But I'll only lend you the money if you promise to tidy your bedroom. Here, you are. 

Pol: Thank you, dad.

8- My opinion:

Basketball is my favourite sport. I started to practise it when I was 9 years old with C.B Banyoles but now I don't play basketball because I want to have more free time.