Listen to the song….

Can you tell me the name of this song?In which events is it sung?- “Sunshine again”- Sung in the 16th Asian Games held in GuangZhou, China

UNIT 12: THE ASIAN GAMES

Solidarity

Athlete

/¸sɔli´dæriti/

/´æθli:t/

Athletics /æθ'letiks/

Fencing /'fensiη/

Hockey

Bodybuilding

/'hɔki/

Weightlifting

Wrestling

/'weitliftiη/

/´resliη/

Squash

Table tennis

/skwɒʃ , skwɔʃ/

/'teibl 'tenis/

AquaticAquatic sports

/ə´kwætik/

Facilities /fə'sɪlɪtiz/

Vocabulary:Intercultural (a): có tính chất liên văn hóaIntercultural knowledgeFacilities (n): phương tiện, tiện nghi Solidarity(n): sự đoàn kếtAspect (n): khía cạnh, các mặtPromote (v): thúc đẩyAquatic (a): thuộc về (dưới) nướcAquatic sportsAppreciate (v): đánh giá cao, trân trọngAthlete: vận động viên

Task 1: Fill in each blank with a suitable word given:

appreciated

effort

advancing

aquatic

enthusiasm

facilities

1. The hotel has special for disabled athletes.

2. Swimming and water skiing are both sports3. He never lost his for training

athletes.4. I will make every to arrive on time.5. On sports performances have been

considerately over recent years.6. Your help was greatly .

Task 2: Scan the passage and complete the following table:

Year Events(1)___ The 1st Asian Games begin in New Delhi,

India.1954 Boxing, shooting and wrestling are

added at (2)___________________________.(3)___ Tennis, volleyball, table tennis and

hockey were added at the 3rd Asian Games held in Tokyo, Japan.

1998 (4)______________were introduced at the 13th Asian Games in Bangkok, Thailand.

(5)___ The 14th Asian Games were held in Busan, Korea.

Task 2: Scan the passage and complete the following table:

Year Events(1)

1951The 1st Asian Games begin in New Delhi,

India.1954 Boxing, shooting and wrestling are added

at (2) the 2nd Asian Games in Manila, the Philippines.

(3)1958 Tennis, volleyball, table tennis and hockey were added at the 3rd Asian Games held in

Tokyo, Japan.1998 (4) Squash, rugby, fencing, and mountain

biking were introduced at the 13th Asian Games in Bangkok, Thailand.

(5)2002 The 14th Asian Games were held in Busan, Korea.

Lucky number

1 2 3 45 6 7 8

Q1: What is the purpose of the Asian Games?

A: The purpose of the Asian Games is to develop intercultural knowledge and friendship within Asia.

Q2: How many participants took part in the 14th Asian Games?

A: 9919 participants.

Q3: In which sports events did the Vietnamese athletes win gold medals at the Busan Games?

A: Bodybuilding, billiards, women’s karatedo

Q4: How long have the Asian Games been advancing?

A: (About) 6 decades. (60 years)

3 marks will be added if you give the correct answer!

Q5: In which year will the Asian Games be likely held?

2 marks will be added if you givethe correct answer!

A.2011B.2012C.2013D.2014

Q6: Which adjective can be used to describe the attitudes of Vietnamese participants taking part in the 14th Asian Games in Korea?

5 marks will be added if you gives the correct answer!

A. BoredB. EnthusiasticC. ExhaustedD. Appreciated

Q7: What is promoted and tested in the Asian Games?

A: Tested: Strength and sports skills Promoted: Friendship and solidarity

Congratulations! Number 8 is a lucky one! 10 marks added to your group’s scores!

Opening Ceremony of the 16th Asian Games held in GuangZhou, China in 2010

Homework

Learn the vocabulary by heartTranslate the text into Vietnamese

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