I. Warm-up :
Volleyball
Billiards
Boxing
Shooting
Cyling
Karatedo
1
6
5
4
3
2

In which sport event do all these sports usually happen?

=> The Asian Games
Period 76: Section A. Reading
UNIT 12 THE ASIAN GAMES
II. Before you read
1. How often are the Asian Games held?
=> Every four year
2. How many countries take part in the Asian Games in 2002 ?
=> 44 countries
3. What sports is Vietnam best at?
=> Wushu, bodybuilding, billiards,karatedo,…
UNIT 12 THE ASIAN GAMES
Period 76: Section A. Reading
- squash / skwɔ∫ / (n) :
- weightlifting / ‘weitliftiŋ / (n) :
- wrestling / ‘resliŋ / (n) :
hockey / ‘hɔki / (n) :
- effort / ’efət /(n) = attempt :
- aquatic sports / ə’kwætik/ :
- advance / əd’va:ns / (v) :
- enthusiasm / in’θju:ziæzm / (n) :
facility / fə’siləti / (n) = equipment :
- solidarity / sɔli’dærəti / (n) :
New words
môn bóng quần
môn cử tạ
môn đấu vật
khúc côn cầu
cố gắng
thể thao dưới nước
sự nhiệt tình
trang thiết bị
tình đoàn kết
tiến bộ
UNIT 12 THE ASIAN GAMES
Period 76: Section A. Reading
Task 1. Fill each blank with a suitable word.

effort ( n ) appreciated (v) advancing (v)
aquatic (a) enthusiasm (n) facilities (n)
1. The holtel has special ...... for disabled athletes.
2. Swimming and water skiing are both .......sports.
3. he never lost his.......for training athletes.
4. I will make every ......to arrive on time.
5. Our sports performances have been ....... considerably over recent years.
6. Your help was greatly ................
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III. While you read
N
Adj
N/Adj
N
V
V
II. While you read
Task 1. The word in the box all appear in the passage. Fill each blank with a suitable word.


1. The holtel has special ……………. for disabled athletes.
2. Swimming and water skiing are both …………..…sports.
3. he never lost his……………….for training athletes.
4. I will make every ………………to arrive on time.
5. Our sports performances have been ………………. considerably over recent years.
6. Your help was greatly ……….............
effort
appreciated
advancing
aquatic
enthusiasm
facilities
UNIT 12 THE ASIAN GAMES
Period 76: Section A. Reading
The Asian Games
The Asian Games, which take place every four years, are held for the purpose of developing intercultural knowledge and friendship within Asia. In this multi-sport event, young people from all over Asia gather together to compete. It is an occasion when strength and sports skills are tested; friendship and solidarity are built and promoted.
During their five-decade history, the Asian Games have been advancing in all aspects. The number of participants has been increasing. The quality of athletes, officials and sports facilities has also been developing through time. New sports and traditional sports have been introduced and added to the Games. The 1st Asian Games were held in New Delhi, Indian in 1951. Only 489 athletes from 11 nations took part in the Games. The six sports events at the first Games were basketball, cycling, football, aquatic sports, athletics and weightlifting. Boxing, shooting and wrestling were added at the 2nd Asian Games in Manila, the Philippines in1954; and tennis, volleyball, table tennis and hockey were added at the 3rd Asian Games in Tokyo, Japan in 1958. Squash, rugby, fencing and mountain biking were introduced for the first time at the 13th Asian Games in Bangkok, Thailand in 1998.
The 14th Asian Games, which were held in Busan, Korea in 2002, attracted 9,919 participants from 44 countries. The athletes competed in 38 different sports and won 427 gold medals. The Vietnamese participants took part in this event with great enthusiasm. Their efforts were much appreciated when they won 2 gold medals in bodybuilding and billiards, and 2 others in woman`s karatedo. It is hoped that in the near future, Vietnam will become a host country and receive more medals in a variety of sports events.
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Period 76: Section A. Reading
Task 2. Scan the passage and complete the following table.
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1951
2nd Asian Games in Manila, Philippine
1958
2002
Squash, rugby, fencing and mountain biking
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Task 3 : Answer the question
4. What were the six sports events at the 1st Asian Games?
UNIT 12 THE ASIAN GAMES
Period 76: Section A. Reading
Task 3 : Answer the question
1. What is the purpose of the Asian Games?

=> The purpose of the Asian Games is to develope intercultural knowledge and friendship within Asia. ( line 2,3 – Paragraph 1 )
Paragraph 1 :
The Asian Games, which take place every four years, are held for the purpose of developing intercultural knowledge and friendship within Asia. In this multi-sport event, young people from all over Asia gather together to compete. It is an occasion when strength and sports skills are tested; friendship and solidarity are built and promoted.
UNIT 12 THE ASIAN GAMES
Period 76: Section A. Reading
Task 3 : Answer the question
2. How many participants took part in the 14th Asian Games?
9,919 participants took part in the 14th Asian Games.
( line 2 – Paragraph 3 )
Paragraph 3 :
The 14th Asian Games, which were held in Busan, Korea in 2002, attracted 9,919 participants from 44 countries. The athletes competed in 38 different sports and won 427 gold medals. The Vietnamese participants took part in this event with great enthusiasm. Their efforts were much appreciated when they won 2 gold medals in bodybuilding and billiards, and 2 others in woman’s karatedo. It is hoped that in the near future, Vietnam will become a host country and receive more medals in a variety of sports events.
UNIT 12 THE ASIAN GAMES
Period 76: Section A. Reading
3. In which sports events did the Vietnamese athletes win gold medals at the Busan Games?
=> They won the gold medals in body building, billiard and women`s karatedo at the Games in Busan, Korea. ( line 5,6 – Paragraph 3 )
Task 3 : Answer the question
Paragraph 3 :
The 14th Asian Games, which were held in Busan, Korea in 2002, attracted 9,919 participants from 44 countries. The athletes competed in 38 different sports and won 427 gold medals. The Vietnamese participants took part in this event with great enthusiasm. Their efforts were much appreciated when they won 2 gold medals in bodybuilding and billiards, and 2 others in woman’s karatedo. It is hoped that in the near future, Vietnam will become a host country and receive more medals in a variety of sports events.
4. What were the six sports events at the 1st Asian Games?
UNIT 12 THE ASIAN GAMES
Period 76: Section A. Reading
Task 3 : Answer the question
The six sports events at the 1st Asian Games were basketball, cycling, football, aquatic sports, athletics and weightlifting.
( line 7,8,9 – Paragraph 2 )
Paragraph 2 :
…………
The 1st Asian Games were held in New Delhi, Indian in 1951. Only 489 athletes from 11 nations took part in the Games. The six sports events at the first Games were basketball, cycling, football, aquatic sports, athletics and weightlifting. Boxing, shooting and wrestling were added at the 2nd Asian Games in Manila, the Philippines in1954; and tennis, volleyball, table tennis and hockey were added at the 3rd Asian Games in Tokyo, Japan in 1958……….
1. What is the purpose of the Asian Games?

2. How many participants took part in the 14th Asian Games?
3. In which sports events did the Vietnamese athletes win gold medals at the Busan Games?
Task 3 : Answer the question
UNIT 12 THE ASIAN GAMES
Period 76: Section A. Reading
=> The purpose of the Asian Games is to develope intercultural knowledge and friendship within Asia.
=> 9,919 participants took part in the 14th Asian Games.
=> They won the gold medals in body building, billiard and women`s karatedo at the Games in Busan, Korea.
4. What were the six sports events at the 1st Asian Games?
The six sports events at the 1st Asian Games were basketball, cycling, football, aquatic sports, athletics and weightlifting.

7. In which city of the Philippines were the 2nd Asian Games held ?-----------
Crossword puzzle
1. How many countries took part in the 1st Asian Games?--------
2. Which sport was added at the 2nd Asian Games besides boxing and wrestling? ------------
3. In which country were the 14th Asian Games held?-------
4. Were the 13th Asian Games held in Thaidland or Korea? ---
5. Did Vietnam win two medals in women’s karatedo or men’s in Korea? ---------
6. There were 9,919 ------- at the 14th Asian Games.
IV. After you read
UNIT 12 THE ASIAN GAMES
Period 76: Section A. Reading
V. Homework

- Learn by heart all new words
- Prepare for section B. Speaking
UNIT 12 THE ASIAN GAMES
Period 76: Section A. Reading