We're the superhumans: Rio Paralympics 2016

The Paralympic Games will take place in Rio de Janeiro from 7 to 18 September. This trailer shows some of the sports that these amazing athletes will do during the Games.  

Instructions

Do the preparation task first. Then watch the video and do the exercises. Remember you can read the transcript at any time.

Transcript

Lyrics to Yes I Can.

Original song by Sammy Davis Jr. 

Yes, I can, suddenly, yes, I can
'Gee, I'm afraid to go on' has turned into, 'Yes, I can'
Take a look, what do you see?
133 (lbs) pounds of confidence, me
Got the feeling I can do anything, yes, I can
Something that sings in my blood is telling me, 'Yes, I can'
I was just born today
I can go all the way
Ye-e-es, I-I-I-I can!

Yes, I can
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Yes, I can (in sign language)
Hey! Yes, I can ...
No, you can’t
YES, I CAN!

Are you ready?
I can climb Everest, yes, I can
I can fight here all night and never rest, yes I can
I was just born today, I can go all the way
Yes, I can

WE'RE THE SUPERHUMANS

© Channel 4

Discussion

Do you watch the Paralympic Games? Were you surprised or impressed by anything you saw in the video?  

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Submitted by Andrii on Fri, 06/05/2020 - 18:06

I've never watched Paralimpics but I was really surprised to see people playing drums and flying a plane with their feet! I just can't believe that it's possible.
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