Unit 13. The 22nd Sea Games

WELCOME TO OUR CLASS
Warm up:
Listen to the song and answer the questions.
1. What is the name of the song?

2. In what event was it first sung?

3. When and where was this event held?
- It is “Vi mot the gioi ngay mai”.
- It was first sung in the 22nd Sea Games.
- It was held in 2003 in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Unit 13
THE 22nd SEA GAMES
Lesson 1: Reading
Before you read
Work in pairs. Look at
the picture. Ask and
answer the following
questions.
What event was it?


2. Where do you think this event took place?
- It was the 22nd Sea Games.
- I think it took place in Vietnam.
While you read
Read the passage and do the tasks that follow.
Vocabulary:
* Spirit [`spirit]
* Composed [kəm`pouzd]
* Outstanding [aut`stændiη]
* Title [`taitl]
* Defend [di`fend]
* Enthusiast [in`θju:ziæst]
(n): Tinh thần.
(a): Bao gồm.
(a): Xuất sắc.
(n): Danh hiệu.
(v): Bảo vệ.
(n): Người say mê.
Task 1:Give the Vietnamese equivalents to the following words and phrases.
1. Sports enthusiast
2. Solidarity
3. Title
4. Bodybuilding
5. High spirits
6. Countrymen
Người say mê thể thao
Đoàn kết
Danh hiệu
Thể dục thể hình
Tinh thần cao
Đồng bào
Task 2: Scan the passage and complete each of the following sentences.
1. The 22nd Sea Games were held in Vietnam…….

2. Thailand was ranked second with………

3. Singapore and Vietnam had participants who were awarded the Most Outstanding Athlete titles in…...

4. A plan has been proposed for Vietnam to host the Asian Sports Games at…….

from the 5th to 13th December, 2003.
90 golds.
the Swimming and Shooting events.
some point in the future.


Task 3: Answer the questions.
1. What was the spirit of the 22nd Sea Games?
2. How many gold medals were won at the Sea Game?
3. Which Women’s Football team defended the Sea Game titles?
4. Which Men’s Football team won the gold medal?
5. Why was Vietnam’s first place finish not a surprise to everyone?
Task 3: Answer the questions.
1. What was the spirit of the 22nd Sea Games?
- It was solidarity, co-operation for peace and development.
2. How many gold medals were won at the Sea Game?
- 444 gold medals were won at the Sea Game.
3. Which Women’s Football team defended the Sea Game titles?
- The Vietnamese Women’s Football team successfully defended the sea Game 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?
- It was because firstly, to prepare for the 22nd Sea Game, 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, the Vietnamese athletes competed in high spirits.
Task 3: Answer the questions.
Task 4: Scan the passage and complete the
tables below.
* Table 1:
Vietnam
from the 5th to 13th
December, 2003.
solidarity, co-operation for
peace and development.
11
32
444
* Table 2:
Task 4: Scan the passage and complete the
tables below.
Vietnam
158
Thailand
Indonesia
90
55
After you read
Work with a partner and name some of the Vietnamese athletes you love. Say what they are famous for, and what aspects of sportsmanship you admire (fairness, respect, generosity…………)
*Name:
*Famous for:
*Sportsmanship:
Homework
* Summarize the reading passage.
* Prepare “speaking” lesson.
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