Unit 14. The world cup

Unit 14
Language focus
- to win [win] (v) ( win something )
- to beat [bi:t] (v)
( beat something )
- to defeat [di`fi:t] (v) (defeat sb at sth) =
beat
- to score [skɔ:] (v) ( a goal, points, . . .)
( beat somebody at something )
Word study
Words used in soccer
Work in pairs to do the following exercise.
EXERCISE:
Use the correct forms of the words given (win, beat, defeat, score) to fill in the blanks. You can use one word twice.
1. Our team was easily __________________ in the first round of the competition.
2. Our hopes and ambitions for this tournament have been _________ by the weather.
3. Do you know how many times Italy ______ the World Cup Championship?
4. Has either team ________ yet?
win, beat, defeat, score
beaten / defeated
beaten
won
scored
Work in groups to do the following exercise.
EXERCISE:
Locate the following on the map of a soccer field, using the words and phrases in the box.
goal line penalty spot center line touch line
penalty area goal goal area
1. touch line
2.
penalty spot
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
goal line
goal area
goal
penalty area
center line
[`penlti]
EX 1:
---> We go to school to get more knowledge.
What do you go to school for?
( purpose )
To + base form of verb expressing purposes
*> to = in order to, so as to
EX 2:
My sister has gone out to (in order to / so as to) buy some books.
( purpose )
GRAMMAR
EX 1:
EX 2:
In 1986 Mexico became the first nation that hosted the World Cup twice.
---> In 1986 Mexico became the first nation to host the World Cup twice.
( modifier )
To + base form of verb as modifier
My brother knows a shop which sells good coffee.
---> My brother knows a shop to sell good coffee.
( modifier )
GRAMMAR
Work in pairs to do the following exercise.
EXERCISE:
Check the sentences in which the underlined parts express purposes. ( in book )
1. The original World Cup trophy was given permanently to Brazil to honor that country’s record third World Cup title.
5. Students are encouraged to take part in a team game to learn how to get along with others.
8. The referee can add extra time at the end of each half to make up for the injury time.
3. People do regular exercise to keep fit.
6. Students should manage their time wisely to participate in a kind of sports.
9. A goalie guards the goal to prevent the other team from scoring.
10. He used the top of his foot to give the ball a powerful kick.
EXERCISE:

Rewrite the following sentences, using To + base form of verb phrases as modifiers. ( in book )
Work in pairs to do the following exercise.
1. In 1986 Mexico became the first nation that hosted the World Cup twice.
---> In 1986 Mexico became the first nation to host the World Cup twice.
2. The goalkeeper is the only player who is allowed to touch the ball with his hands when the ball is in play.
---> The goalkeeper is the only player to be allowed to touch the ball with his hands when the ball is in play.
3. Which nation became the first one that won the World Cup trophy three times?
---> Which nation became the first one to win the World Cup trophy three times?
4. It is an important rule you must follow in this game.
---> It is an important rule to follow in this game.
5. Was he the only player who scored in that game?
---> Was he the only player to score in that game?
6. Cooperation is a lesson you can learn from team sports.
---> Cooperation is a lesson to learn from team sports.
MORE EXERCISE: Rewrite , using TO – INFINITIVE.
1. My friend moved to HCM city because he wanted to find a job.
2. Everybody stopped talking so that they could hear her sing.
3. I know a man who can mend that chair.
4. English is an important language which we have to master.
---> English is an important language to master.
---> I know a man to mend that chair.
---> My friend moved to HCM city to find a job.
---> Everybody stopped talking to hear her sing.

I. Do the exercises again.
II. Prepare UNIT 15 (The Pacific Rim) – The Reading for the next period.
Home work
Thank you for your attendance
goodbye !
see you again .
I. Rewrite these sentences without changing their meaning, using TO – INFINITIVE.
My friend moved to HCM city because he wanted to find a job.
Everybody stopped talking so that they could hear her sing.
I know a man who can mend that chair.
English is an important language which we have to master.
II. Prepare UNIT 15 (The Pacific Rim) – The Reading for the next period.
Home work
Thank you for your attendance
goodbye !
see you again .