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Unit 12: The Asian Games Reading

I. BEFORE YOU READ: 1. How often are the Asian Games held? 2. When did the newest Asian Games take place? 3. What sports is Vietnam best at the Asian Games?

The teacher always helps her students whenever they need. She is very enthusiastic. 1. athlete (n): /´æθli:t/ vận động viên -> athletics (n): môn điền kinh 2. solidarity (n): /,sɔli'dærəti / unity đoàn kết 3. Enthusiastic (a): / in,θju:zi'æstik/ nhiệt tình enthusiasm (n): / in' θ ju:ziæzm / sự nhiệt tình 4. aquatic sport: / ə'kwætik / môn thể thao dưới nước  1. Vocabulary What does this action express?

Vocabulary athlete (n): /´æθli:t/ vận động viên solidarity (n): /,s ɔ li'dærəti/ unity đoàn kết enthusiasm n): / in'θju:ziæzm/ sự nhiệt tình aquatic sport: /ə'kwætik/ môn thể thao dưới nước 5. advance (v): /əd'v ɑ :ns/ be at high level / improve nâng cao 6. facility (n): / fə'siliti/ phương tiện 7. appreciate (v): /ə'pri:∫ieit/ high value đánh giá cao 8. medal (n): /'medl/ huy chương gold – silver – bronze (Au – Ag – Cu) beginintermediate __?__ equipment Miss Wendy gave Quang 10 mark because she appreciated his ideas in the drawing.

shooting

Fencing

hockey

rugby

squash

wrestling

weightlifting

Task: Fill in each blank with a suitable word: athleteappreciatedadvancing solidarity aquatic enthusiasm facilities gold medal 1.The hotel has special ………………...for disabled athletes. 2.Swimming and water skiing are both ……………..sports. 3.Our Uncle Ho said: “………………………. is the strength.” 4.He never lost his …………………. for training athletes. 5.He won the ……………….. in the sport competition of his school. 6.Our sport performances have been …………………... considerably over recent years. 7.Your help was greatly ………………….. 8.He runs very well. He used to be an …… ………………. facilities aquatic enthusiasm gold medal advancing appreciated Solidarity 2. Check Vocabulary athlete

1. Task 1: Scan the passage and complete the table YearEvents (1)The 1 st Asian Games began in New Delhi, India Boxing, shooting and wrestling were added at (2) _____________________________ (3) Tennis, volleyball, table tennis and hockey were added at the 3 rd Asian Games held in Tokyo, Japan (4) were introduced at the 13 th Asian Games in Bangkok, Thailand. (5)The 14 th Asian Games were held in Busan, Korea the 2nd Asian Games in Manila,the Philippines Squash, rugby, fencing, and mountain biking II. WHILE YOU READ:

2. Task 2: Choose the best answer 1. How many sport events were there at the third Asian Games? A. 6B. 8C.9D In which year did the sixth Games take place? A. 1966B.1970C.1974D Which sport people could NOT see at the second Games? A. Karatedo B. Swimming C. CyclingD. Boxing D B B

3. Task 3: Answer the questions: 1) What is the purpose of the Asian Games? 2) How many participants took part in the 14 th Asian Games? 3) In which sports events did the Vietnamese athletes win gold medals at the Busan Games?

1.What is the purpose of the Asian Games?  It is to develop intercultural knowledge and friendship within Asia 2. How many participants took part in the 14th Asian Games?  9,919 participants took part in the 14 th Asian Games 3. In which sports events did the Vietnamese athletes win gold medals at the Busan Games?  They won the gold medal in bodybuilding, billiards and women’s karatedo at the Busan Games

III. AFTER YOU READ:

Question 2 Question 0 Question 1 Question 3 Question 4 Question lose turn Points Question 6 

Name out the athletes that won the medals in the previous Asian Games

Nguyen Thi My Duc Bronze medal Wushu 14th Asian Games in Busan, Korea

Pham Van Mach Bronze medalBodybuilding 14th Asian Games in Busan, Korea

Hoang Anh Tuan Silver medal Weightlifting 15th Asian Games In Doha, Qatar

Nguyen Thi Hoai Thu Silver medal Taekwondo 15th Asian Games In Doha, Qatar

Nguyen Manh Tuong Bronze medalShooting 14th Asian Games in Busan, Korea

Tran Dinh Hoa Gold medalBillards- snookers 14th Asian Games in Busan, Korea

Vu Thi Nguyet Anh Gold medalKaratedo 15th Asian Games In Doha, Qatar

Luu Thi Thanh and Nguyen Thi Hai Thao Gold medal Women's sepaktakraw double 15th Asian Games In Doha, Qatar

 Write a summary within ( words) about  Prepare for Speaking section, Unit 12. A. Reading the history of the Asian Games.

football Question 0: What kind of sports is this?

bodybuilding Question 1: What kind of sports is this?

basketball Question 2: What kind of sports is this?

mountain biking Question 3: What kind of sports is this?

Asia Question 4: Where is this?

goat Question 5: What kind of animals is the mascot (linh vật) of 15 th Asian Games in 2006?

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0. Where was the 14 th Asian Games in 2002 held? Busan, Korea 

1. Who won the bronze medal in bodybuilding at the 14th Asian Games in Busan, Korea ?  Phạm Văn Mách

2. What is other name of Asian Games?  ASIAD

3. Where will the 17 th Asian Games IN 2014 be held ?  Korea

4. In which sport did Nguyen Thi Hoai Thu get silver medal at the 5th Asian Games In Doha, Qatar?  Taewondoo

5. Where did the 16 th Asian Games in 2010 take place?  China

6. Which country won the championship of both women’s and men’s football at the 14 th Asian Games?  Japan

7. What is another sport Games that is only organized between members of ASEAN?  SEA GAMES