Unit 12. Reading

Welcome U to my lesson!
WARM – UP : Find out the key word by uncovering the words in the rows.


A t h l e t e
S w i m m i n g
w e I g h t l i f t i n g
s q u A s h
t e N n i s
r u G b y
b A s k e t b a l l
M e d a l
f E n c i n g
w r e S t l i n g
Who is he ?
What is he doing ?
What sport event is this ?
What sport event are they playing ?
What is she playing ?
What sport event does the ball belong to ?
What court is this ?
What is it ?
What sport event are they competing ?
What sport event are they taking part in ?
UNIT 12 : THE ASIAN GAMES
A : READING
1. Answer the following questions :
1. How often are the Asian Games held ?
2. How many countries take part in the Asian Games?
3. What sports is Vietnam best at ?
I :Before you read:
I. vocabulary
1. bodybuilding (n) [`b?di`bildi?]
2. hockey (n) [`h?ki]
3. athletics (n) [ổ?`letiks]: (running, jumping,..)
4. shooting (n) [`?u:ti?]
5. Fencing (n) [`fensi?]
6. Facility (n) [f?`sil?ti]: =equipment
Ex. Sports facilities
7. aquatic sports (n) [ə`kwætik]:sports connected with water.
( Ex. swimming, water skiing,…)
8. enthusiasm (n) [in`θju:ziæzm] lòng nhiệt tình
Ex. She is interested in teaching. She has never lost her enthusiasm for teaching.
9. Solidarity (n) [,sɔli`dærəti tình đoàn kết
i. vocabulary
1. bodybuilding (n) [`b?di`bildi?] : mụn th? hỡnh
2. hockey (n) [`h?ki]: mụn khỳc cụn c?u
3. athletics (n) [ổ?`letiks] : mụn di?n kinh
4. shooting (n) [`?u:ti?] : mụn b?n sỳng
5. fencing (n) [`fensi?]: mụn d?u ki?m
6. facility (n) [f?`sil?ti]: trang thi?t b?
7. aquatic sports (n) [?`kwổtik]: cỏc mụn TT du?i nu?c
8. enthusiasm (n) [in`?ju:ziổzm] : lũng nhi?t tỡnh
9. solidarity (n) [,s?li`dổr?ti] : tỡnh do�n k?t
THE ASIAN GAMES
The Asian Games, which take place every four years, are held for the purpose of developing intercultural knowledge and friendship within Asia. In this multi-sport event, young people from all over Asia gather together to compete. It is an occasion when strength and sports skills are tested; friendship and solidarity are built and promoted.
During their five-decade history, the Asian Games have been advancing in all aspects. The number of participants has been increasing. The quality of athletes, officials and sports facilities has also been developing through time. New sports and traditional sports have been introduced and added to the Games. The 1st Asian Games were held in New Delhi, Indian in 1951. Only 489 athletes from 11 nations took part in the Games. The six sports events at the first Games were basketball, cycling, football, aquatic sports, athletics and weightlifting. Boxing, shooting and wrestling were added at the 2nd Asian Games in Manila, the Philippines in1954; and tennis, volleyball, table tennis and hockey were added at the 3rd Asian Games in Tokyo, Japan in 1958. Squash, rugby, fencing and mountain biking were introduced for the first time at the 13th Asian Games in Bangkok, Thailand in 1998.
The 14th Asian Games, which were held in Busan, Korea in 2002, attracted 9,919 participants from 44 countries. The athletes competed in 38 different sports and won 427 gold medals. The Vietnamese participants took part in this event with great enthusiasm. Their efforts were much appreciated when they won 2 gold medals in bodybuilding and billiards, and 2 others in woman`s karatedo. It is hoped that in the near future, Vietnam will become a host country and receive more medals in a variety of sports events.

II. WHILE YOU READ :

1. The hotel has special ……………… for disabled athletes.
2. Swimming and water skiing are both …………… sports.
3. He never lost his …………………… for training athletes.
4. I will make every …………… to arrive on time.
5. Our sports performances have been ………………… considerably over recent years.
6. Your help was greatly …………………
Task 1: Fill each blank with a suitable word.
effort
appreciated
advancing
aquatic
enthusiasm
facilities
1951
1958
2002
the 2nd Asian Games in Manila, the
Philippines.
Squash, rugby, fencing and mountain biking
2. Task 2 : Scan the passage and complete the
following table
What is the purpose of the Asian Games ?
The purpose is to develop intercultural knowledge and friendship within Asia. (line 2 - paragraph 1)
How many participants took part in the 14th Asian Games ?
9,919 participants took part in the 14th Asian Games. (line 2 - paragraph 3)
In which sports events did the Vietnamese athletes win gold medals at the Busan Games?
? They won the gold medals in bodybuilding, billiards and women`s karatedo. (line 5,6 - paragraph 3)
3. Task 3 : Work in groups. Answer the following questions

Manila
1954



Bangkok
1966
Seoul
1986
Beijing
1990
III. After you read :
Work in groups : Talk about the events mentioned in the passage, using the following figures as cues.
1951 1954 1958 1998 2002
Ex : In 1951, the first Asian Games began in New Delhi.
The 1st Asian Games were held in New Delhi, India.
In 1951,
In 1954, Boxing, shooting and wrestling were added at
the 2nd Asian Games in
Manila, the Philippines.
Manila, the Philippines
Tennis, volleyball, table tennis and hockey were added at the 3rd Asian Games held in Tokyo, Japan.
In 1958
In 1998……………………………………………
were introduced at the 13th Asian Games in Bangkok, Thailand.

Squash, rugby, fencing and mountain biking
……… the 14th Asian Games were held in Busan, Korea.
- In 2002
Where will the 16th Asian Games be held?
In China
In Thailand
In Vietnam

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BEHIND THE NUMBERS

CONGRATULATION
TEAM A

CONGRATULATION
TEAM B
Homework
Write a short paragraph about the sports in which Vietnamese athletes have won gold medals at the 15th Asian Games.
Prepare the Speaking lesson
Thank
you
for
your
attendance.
GOODBYE!
What sport event is this?

The place where the 13th Asian Games were held ?
BANGKOK ,THAILAND
The country where the 1st Asian Games were held.

INDIA
What sport event is this?
The thing an athlete is given to honor his victory
Swimming and water skiing are_______ sports
aquatic
What kind of medal is this?
What sport event is this?
FENCING
What sport event is this?
wrestling
What sport event is this?