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B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A new AI-driven system is set to revolutionize the way future Olympic champions are identified by detecting athletic talent at an early stage. The developers are working on creating a portable version of this technology, which could bring cutting-edge sports science to even the most remote areas, offering new opportunities for discovering the next generation of elite athletes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read this article to learn more about this AI-powered talent spotting system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/articles\/cmj2jkppvx3o<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What does “holy grail”<\/strong> mean in this context? “…spotting potential at a young age is the \u201choly grail<\/strong>\u201d of sport.”<\/em> Use this phrase in a sentence in this context.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Define “roll out” <\/strong>in this sentence, “It is hoped that the system can be rolled out<\/strong> further and used to offer opportunities to people in areas which it would be impossible to reach with bulkier assessment systems.”<\/em>. Make a sentence with this phrasal verb and give two synonyms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does “computer vision” <\/strong>mean? \u201cWe\u2019re using computer vision<\/strong> and historical data, so the average person can compare themselves to elite athletes and see what sport they are most physically aligned to.\u201d<\/em> Create a sentence with this term. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. What are the potential benefits and challenges of using AI to predict athletic success at an early stage?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Do you think using AI to find talented athletes is a good idea? Why or why not?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. How would you feel about the idea of AI making decisions about your future success in sports or other activities?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. How do you think the introduction of AI technology might influence your goals and dreams? Would it motivate you or change your plans in any way?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. If you could design an AI system for any purpose, what would it do, and how would it help people?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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