Unit 13. The 22nd Sea Games

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Period 75: READING
The 22 Sea Games
nd
Unit 13
Look at the pictures. Answer the following questions.
- What event was it?
- Where and when was this event held?
It was The 22nd Sea Games and it was held in 2003 in Hanoi, Vietnam
I. Before you read
1. SEA Games = Southeast Asian Games
2. host (v)
Eg: It was the first time Vietnam hosted the 22nd SEA Games in 2003 .
3. solidarity (n) /,sɔli`dærəti/
4 co-operation /kou ɔpə `reiʃn/ (n)
5.be composed of = be made up of
Eg:The 22nd Sea Games were composed of 32 sports
6.standing = position (n)
7.outstanding /aut`stændiɳ / (adj) = excellent, very good
8. shooting (n)
9 defend /di`fend/ (v)= protect , champion, support
* Vocabulary
Wrestling (n)
Unit 13 : The22ndSEAGAMES
Part A : Reading
* Task 1
Match the Vietnamese equivalents with the following words and
phrases
Unit 13 : The22ndSEAGAMES
Part A : Reading
II. While reading
* Task 2 Scan the passage then choose the best answer
The 22nd Sea Games were held in Vietnam from…
a. the 5th to 13th December 2003
b. the 5th to 13th December 2003
c. the 15th to 23th December 2003
2. Thailand was ranked second with ……………..
a. 99 golds b. 55 golds c. 90 golds
Unit 13 : The22ndSEAGAMES
Part A : Reading
II. While reading
* Task 2 Scan the passage then choose the best answer
3. Singapore and Vietnam had participantswho were awarded the Most Outstanding Athletetitles in ..........
a. the Swimming and Shooting events
b. the Bodybuilding and Wrestling
c .the Swimming and Bodybuilding
4. A plan had been supposed for Vietnam to host the Asia
Sports Games at ... ..
a. the end of next year
b. some point in the future
c.the beginning of 2005
3. Task 3: Answer the questions
1. How many countries took part in the 22nd Sea Games?
There were 11 countries took part in the Games.
2. How many gold medals were won at the Sea Games?
444 gold medals were won at the Sea Games.
3. Which Women’s Football team defended the Sea Games title?
The Vietnamese Women’s football team successfully defended the Sea Games title.
4. Which Men’s Football team won the gold medal?
The Thai Men’s Football team won the gold medal.
5. Why was Vietnam’s first place finish not a surprise to everyone?
Because firstly, to prepare for the 22nd Sea Games, Vietnam carried out an intensive programme for its athletes, which included training in facilities, both home and abroad, secondly, with the strong support of their countrymen at home, Vietnamese athletes completed in high spirits.
1. The 22nd SEA Games were held in Indonesia from the 5th to 13th December, 2003.
Extra-Exercise: Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
2. Athletes from 11 participating countries competed in 22 sports.
3. Vietnam was ranked first with 158 gold medals.
4. The Thai Men’s Football team won the gold medal
5. Vietnam was ranked first because firstly, to prepare for the 22nd Sea Games, Vietnam carried out an intensive programme for its athletes, which included training in facilities only home not abroad.
T
F
Vietnam
F
32
F
T
T
both home and abroad
F
The Vietnamese Men’s Football team won a silver medal
Read the passage and complete the table about the 22nd Sea Games
Summary
III. After you read
Vietnam
From the 5th to 13th December, 2003
Solidarity, co-operation for peace and development
32
444
Vietnam
158
Thailand
90
Indonesia
55
firstly, to prepare for the 22nd Sea Games, Vietnam carried out an intensive programme for its athletes, which included training in facilities, both home and abroad, secondly, with the strong support of their countrymen at home, Vietnamese athletes completed in high spirits.
Can you guess who she / he is?
1. She comes from Hanoi.
2. She is a beautiful athlete.
3.She won many gold medals in
Wushu at the Sea Games.
Thuy Hien
Can you name some of the Vietnamese athletes you love and say what they are famous for?
Can you guess who she/ he is?
1. He is a member of the Vietnamese Football team.
2. He comes from Nghe An.
3. He is a famous goalkeeper.
Duong Hong Son
Can you guess who she/ he is?
1. She comes from Haiphong.
2. She jumps very high.
3.She won the gold medal in the
Women’s high jump at the 22nd
Sea Games.
Bui Thi Nhung
Some famous Vietnamese athletes
Công Vinh
Football
Energetic
Thúy Hiền
Wushu
Skillful
Mạnh Tường
Shooting
Talented
H. Anh Tuấn
Weight-lifting
Hardworking
HOME WORK
- Learn by heart the new words.
Summarize the text
Do the Tasks again
Do “Reading” part in sts’ book.
- Prepare next part: Unit 13: B. Speaking