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a.

Adidas has announced its sponsorship deal with Adidas is over.

T / F

b.

Gay failed a test immediately after running in a world race in May.

T / F

c.

Adidas said it believes Gay is guilty.

T / F

d.

Adidas has sponsored Gay since 2005.

T / F

e.

Gay is now waiting to find out the results of a follow-up drug test.

T / F

f.

Gay said he has no knowledge of any doping programme.

T / F

g.

Gay vowed to fight any punishment he receives.

T / F

h.

Another top sprinter failed a drug test just before Gay did.

T / F

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suspended

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hopeful

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illegal

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allegations

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consciously

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prohibited

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maker

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currently

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penalty

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knowingly

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claims

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trust

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put on hold

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optimistic

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faith

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punishment

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material

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the joint second-

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until proven otherwise

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we presume his innocence

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and was let down

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sportswear

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stimulant

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It has the right to

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take part in any doping

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drugs or any other

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fastest man ever

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illegal

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what went on

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he did not knowingly

g.

terminate the contract

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I basically put my trust in someone

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I get like a man

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I know exactly

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prohibited substance

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I will take whatever punishment

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Sportswear manufacturer Adidas has (1) ____________ its sponsorship of U.S. sprinter Tyson Gay after the athlete failed a drugs test. Mr Gay, 30, is the (2) ____________ second-fastest man ever over 100 metres and the fastest man in the world this year. He tested positive for a (3) ____________ substance in an out-of-competition test on May 16. An Adidas spokesman said: "We are shocked by these recent (4) ____________. Even if we presume his (5) ____________ until proven otherwise, our contract with Tyson is currently suspended." The sportswear (6) ____________ had been sponsoring Gay since 2005. It has the (7) ____________ to terminate the contract, "if the athlete is found guilty of the (8) ____________ or use of drugs or any other prohibited substance".

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Gay is currently waiting to hear the results of his B-test, (9) ____________ the illegal stimulant being found in his (10) ____________ A-test. He told reporters on Monday that he did not (11) ____________ take part in any doping programme. He said: "I don't have a (12) ____________ story. I basically put my trust in someone and was let down. I know exactly what went on, but I can't discuss it right now." He said he was still (13) ____________ about the future, saying: "I hope I am able to run again, but I will take whatever (14) ____________ I get like a man." News of Gay's positive test (15) ____________ shortly after another sprinter, Jamaica's former 100m world record holder Asafa Powell, was also (16) ____________ to have failed a drugs test.

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1)

Mr Gay, 30, is the ______ man ever over 100 metres

a.  joint second-fastest
b.  joined second-fastest
c.  join to second-fastest
d.  join second-fastest

2)

He tested positive for a banned substance ______ competition test

a.  in and out-of-
b.  and an out-of-
c.  in an outer
d.  in an out-of-

3)

Even if we presume his innocence ______

a.  until prove an otherwise
b.  until proven other wise
c.  until prove van otherwise
d.  until proven otherwise

4)

It has the right to ______

a.  terminated the contract
b.  terminates the contract
c.  terminate the contract
d.  terminating the contract

5)

found guilty of the possession or use of drugs or any ______

a.  other prohibited substances
b.  other prohibited substance
c.  other prohibited sub stance
d.  other prohibited substantial

6)

Gay is currently waiting to hear the ______

a.  results of his be test
b.  results of his B-test
c.  results of his bee-test
d.  results of his be tested

7)

He told reporters on Monday that he did not knowingly take part in ______

a.  any dope in programme
b.  any dopy programme
c.  any doped in programme
d.  any doping programme

8)

I basically put my trust in someone ______

a.  and was let up
b.  and was let down
c.  and was set down
d.  and was less down

9)

He said he was ______ the future

a.  still optimistically about
b.  still pessimistic about
c.  still pessimism about
d.  still optimistic about

10)

Asafa Powell was also ______ failed a drugs test

a.  revealed to have
b.  reveled to have
c.  rivaled to have
d.  re-healed to have

1.

What kind of manufacturer is Adidas?

2.

How fast is Gay in terms of sprinting history?

3.

How does Adidas feel about the doping claims?

4.

When did Adidas start sponsoring Gay?

5.

For what reason can Adidas end its contract with Gay?

6.

What is Gay waiting for at the moment?

7.

What did the person Gay trusted do to him?

8.

How does Gay feel about the future?

9.

How will Gay react to any punishment given to him?

10.

What happened just before the news about Gay broke?

1.

What kind of manufacturer is Adidas?

6.

What is Gay waiting for at the moment?

a) athletic equipment
b) a drug company
c) sportswear
d) sprinting machines

a) the 2016 Olympics
b) the results of a test
c) a lawyer
d) his fans' reaction

2.

How fast is Gay in terms of sprinting history?

7.

What did the person Gay trusted do to him?

a) the joint second-fastest ever
b) he's the world-record holder
c) the fastest sprinter in 2005
d) number four

a) told officials about him
b) cheated him
c) punched him
d) let him down

3.

How does Adidas feel about the doping claims?

8.

How does Gay feel about the future?

a) furious
b) shocked
c) understanding
d) supportive

a) no real feelings
b) hopeful
c) fearful
d) distressed

4.

When did Adidas start sponsoring Gay?

9.

How will Gay react to any punishment given to him?

a) 2008
b) 2007
c) 2006
d) 2005

a) he doesn't care
b) like a man
c) angrily
d) he'll take it to court

5.

For what reason can Adidas end its contract with Gay?

10.

What happened just before the news about Gay broke?

a) for not winning gold medals
b) lying
c) drug use or possession
d) not trying hard enough

a) news that Asafa Powell failed a
    drug test broke
b) Gay broke the world record
c) Jamaica suspended all its
    sprinters
d) an athletics chief said the sport
    was drug-free

Role  A – Tyson Gay

You believe you are innocent. Tell the others three reasons why. Tell then it is impossible for any athlete to understand what is in the food and training supplement you get. Someone you really trusted let you down. Ask to be given a second chance.

Role  B – Athletics chief

You think Gay should be banned for life if he's found guilty. Tell the others three reasons why. Tell them also you will start the biggest anti-doping measures any sport has ever seen. Tell them athletics is the most important sport in the world too be kept clean.

Role  C – Adidas boss

You are tired of sports stars turning to performance-boosting substances. Tell the others three reasons why. If Gay is innocent, you want to sue him. Tell the others three reasons why. You think so many sports stars use drugs it is simply better to allow anyone to use anything.

Role  D – Tyson Gay fan

You are angry with Adidas for suspending Gay. Tell the others three reasons why. You want Adidas to support him, especially when he hasn't even been found guilty yet. It's not Gay's fault. He should not get banned. Athletes are not scientists – they don't know what's inside food and medicine.

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STUDENT 1

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STUDENT 2

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STUDENT 3

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Q.1.

Q.2.

Q.3.

Q.4.

Q.5.

a)

What did you think when you read the headline?

b)

What springs to mind when you hear the word 'doping'?

c)

What do you think of athletes who use illegal substances?

d)

How surprised are you at the news of 2 top sprinters failing drug tests?

e)

Is Adidas right to suspend Gay even though he hasn't been proven guilty?

f)

What should happen to Gay's records and medals if he is guilty?

g)

How much of a risk do companies take when they sponsor sports stars?

h)

How many top sports stars do you think use illegal stimulants?

i)

Should Gay face trial for dishonouring the contract with Adidas?

j)

Do Gay's actions reflect badly on Adidas in any way?

a)

Did you like reading this article? Why/not?

b)

What is the biggest sporting scandal ever?

c)

Is it OK for a sports star to say they didn't know?

d)

How can athletes make 100% certain that no prohibited substances enter their body?

e)

How do you think Usain Bolt feels about all this?

f)

How do you think the person Gay trusted let him down?

g)

Do you think Gay will run again in international events?

h)

What punishment should Gay get if he's found guilty?

i)

What damage have Gay and Powell done to athletics?

j)

What questions would you like to ask Tyson Gay?

STUDENT A's QUESTIONS (Do not show these to student B)

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STUDENT B's QUESTIONS (Do not show these to student A)

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(  1  )

Sportswear manufacturer Adidas has suspended its sponsorship of U.S. sprinter Tyson Gay after the

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I am able to run again, but I will take whatever punishment I get like a man." News of Gay's positive

(    )

Gay is currently waiting to hear the results of his B-test, following the illegal stimulant being found in his initial

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A-test. He told reporters on Monday that he did not knowingly take part in any doping programme. He said: "I don't have a sabotage

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guilty of the possession or use of drugs or any other prohibited substance".

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athlete failed a drugs test. Mr Gay, 30, is the joint second-fastest man ever over 100 metres and the

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competition test on May 16. An Adidas spokesman said: "We are shocked by these recent allegations. Even if we presume

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test emerged shortly after another sprinter, Jamaica's former 100m world record

(    )

fastest man in the world this year. He tested positive for a banned substance in an out-of-

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on, but I can't discuss it right now." He said he was still optimistic about the future, saying: "I hope

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holder Asafa Powell, was also revealed to have failed a drugs test.

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estemergedshortlyafteranothersprinter,Jamaica'sformer100mworldrecord
holderAsafaPowell,wasalsorevealedtohavefailedadrugstest.

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manufacturer

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maker

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suspended

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put on hold

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substance

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material

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allegations

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claims

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prohibited

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illegal

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trust

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faith

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penalty

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The joint second-fastest 100-meter runner ever

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Shocked

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2005

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Drug use or possession

6.

The results of a follow-up test (the B-test)

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Let him down

8.

He feels optimistic

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He'll take it like a man

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News of Asafa Powell's failed drug test

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