COUNTRIES
SPORTS
Vietnam
Volleyball
Thailand
Tennis

China
Cycling

Singapore
Soccer


Korea
Karatedo
Philippines

Ping pong
India
Ice hockey
Brunei
Boxing
PART B. SPEAKING
VOCABULARY
GOLD MEDALS

SILVER MEDALS

BRONZE MEDALS
TASK 1. Work in pairs, ask and answer questions about the Asian Games
Example 1:
A: When and where were the 1st Asian Games held?
B: ( They were held) in 1951 in India.
A: How many countries took part in the 1st Asian Games?
B: Eleven.
A: How many sports were there at the 1st Asian Games?
B: Six.
Example 2:
A: When and where were the 2nd Asian Games held?
B: ( They were held) in 1954in The Philippines.
A: How many countries took part in the 2ndAsian Games?
B: Eighteen.
A: How many sports were there at the 2ndAsian Games?
B: Eight.
Where were the fist Asian Games held?
When were the first Asian Games held?
How many countries participated in the Games?
How many sports were there at the Games?
Remember:
Use past tense to refer to events in the past
Use passive voice when talking about when and where the Asian Games took place
Useful language
Asking for information
Could you tell me …?
could you tell me a bit more about…?
Would you mind telling me…?
Do you happen to know …?

Giving information:
Well, let me see …
Let me check …
Wait a minute, I’ll just have a look.
Oh, let me think for a moment.

STUDENT A
STUDENT B
TASK 2. Work in groups. Take turns to talk about the results of Vietnamese athletes at the 14th Asian Games
Example:
1) In bodybuilding, the Vietnamese athletes won one gold medal and one bronze medal.
2) In billiards, they won one gold medal and one silver medal.

Task 3. Work in groups. Play the role of TV reporters preparing their report about Vietnamese athletes’ performance and achievements at the15th Asian Games.
Give some background information about the 15thAsian Games
+ Is it an interesting event?
+ What is the purpose of the Asian Games?
+ When and where are they held?
+ How many countries are there at the Games?
+ How many sports are there at the Games?
Give information about the medals the Vietnamese athletes got at the 15th Asian Games
You may include your personal opinions about the 15th Asian Games

Example
We are here at the 15th Asian Games. As you know, the Asian Games are one of the biggest sports events in Asia. Young people from all over Asia come here to compete. The games’ purpose is to develop intercultural knowledge and friendship within Asia. The 15th Asian Games are held in Qatar in 2006. There are 45 countries participating in the Games. The atmosphere is very exiting. The Vietnamese athletes have been working very hard and have got really great results. They have got ...
HOMEWORK
Practise speaking at home
Prepare for part C – Listening