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2 Read the text again. Mark these sentences True ({)
or False ({).
L Gladiators is the most popular programme on TV. tr
2 Only young people like the programme. tr
3 The programme is on at 5.40 every evening. T
4 The programme lasts for an hour. L_l
5 A1l the contenders are men. tr
6 There arc six events in each programme. tr
7 The Gladiators don't take part in the Eliminator. tr
8 The Eliminator is the easiest event. tr
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3 Look at the photographs of some of the events.
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-.--4;.,: a Label the photographs with these words.
:f platform nn9 wall stick rope

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F b Now look at the three events on this page. Describe wl'rat you
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t' think the contenders and Gladiators have to do in each event,
using the photographs and these verbs.
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swing across hang on pull off climb up
get to knock off catch chase

4 You will hear three contenders talking about their
experiences on Gladiators.
a El lt.f Listen and complete the table. Use these names to
help you.

Events I Gladiators
Danger Zone Duel ] Saracen Scorpio Jet
the Wall Hang Tough Warrior Trojan Hawk
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Event Gladiator Result

Contender 1
Contender 2
Contender 3

b Hl lf .O Listen again. What did each contender have to do?
C Compare the descriptions of the events to your own ideas from 3.
d I{ yell had to tly an event, which one would you choose and why?
5 Devise another event for Gladiators.
O Work in groups and decide
r what the equipnrt'nt is.
r what the contenders have to do.
r what the Gladiators have to do.
r how the contenders score.
b D.r* a plan oI the event.
C Describe your event to the class.

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