The 7 Steps April
1. CONTEXT
Mindmap
anything you
know about thetopic, including
vocabulary. Do
some research
online to help.

The Masters
Listening Questions 1
1. What are 2 of the criteria needed to be invited to play in the Masters?

2. QUESTIONS.
2. What was the prize money in the first ever Masters Tournament?
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questions tocheck yourunderstanding.
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vocabulary.

3. What history was made at the 2021 Masters?
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4. What iconic prize is given to winners of the Masters?
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5. What do winners have to do 1 year after their victory?
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Listening Questions 2

3. LISTEN

1. What are 2 unique points about the 3-Par tournament before the Masters?
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2. What has Jack Nicklaus done since 2011?
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3. What policy changes happened at the club in 1990 and 2021 respectively?
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4. Why does the course continue to change?
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5. What changes were made after Tiger Woods’ second victory in a row?
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Discussion Questions
1. What is a traditional sport in your country and how has it changed
over time?
2. What is a sporting controversy that is well-known in your country?
What effect has that controversy had on sport and society?

4. CHECK ANSWERS
TRANSCRIPT 1
The Masters Tournament, held in Augusta, Georgia every year, is one of four major golf
tournaments which also include the US Open, the PGA Championship, and the OpenChampionship. As it is an invitational event, participants become eligible based on certain
criteria. The current top 50 golfers in the world rankings are invited, as are past major golf
tournament winners, and amateur golf champions from around the world.

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5. CHECK VOCABULARYCreated by Bobby Jones, The Masters was first played in 1934 where the official prize money
was $1,500. Today prize money has grown considerably, with the winner receiving $2,070,000
in 2021. Of the winners in Masters’ history, Jack Nicklaus has won it six times with Tiger Woods
on five and Arnold Palmer on four. In 2021 Hideki Matsuyama became the first Japanese andAsian player to ever win the event.
Along with the fourth highest winner’s purse, winning The Masters comes with the most sought
after green jackets in world sport. Winners can keep the iconic jacket for one year, when it thenhas to be returned to the club and held in a specially designed cloakroom. There are strict rules
stating that the jacket cannot be worn outside of the golf club’s grounds.

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Eligible

Sought after

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Controversy

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6. READ ALOUD

1. NFTs are now one of the most __________ digital commodities in the world.
2. When you become 18 years old, you are __________ to vote in Australia.
3. The candidate didn’t meet all the __________ necessary for the job role.
4. The company’s CSR policy has generated a lot of __________ in the media
due to its lack of respect for the environment.
5. The cricketer was __________ ‘The King’ as he was one of his country’s mostsuccessful players in history.

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focusing on
intonation andpronunciation.

TRANSCRIPT 211223344557. SHADOWINGThe Augusta National Golf Club, which hosts The Masters, has seen a few controversies overthe years. The first African American member, Ron Townsend, wasn’t accepted into the club
until 1990. In 2002 a public battle between Martha Burk and the club occurred over its male-only
policy. This kept the club in the headlines until 2021, when finally the first women were admitted
to the club.

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Over the years, many interesting traditions have developed. On the Wednesday before eachtournament, a 3-Par contest is held between the participants. This is held over 9 holes in a
specially designed part of the course. The winner of the 3-Par tournament has never won theMasters. Another tradition is the honorary opening tee shot. This is usually done by legendary
players that are not currently active. Jack Nicklaus has started the tournament since 2011.

In order to keep up with the advancement of golfers, the course is constantly changing. One ofthe most notable changes was in 2002 which was dubbed “Tiger Proofing”. After Tiger Woods
won the championship for a second straight year, more than half of the holes were lengthened,
and more trees were added to make it more challenging for the players.

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