Unit 14
The World Cup

Lesson 3.Listening
New words
Listen and then repeat the words.
goal-scorer (n)
kicking and controlling the ball
hero (n)
ambassador (n)
championship (n)
II. While-listening
Task 1: Listen and complete the table.
1. 1940
1956
2. Joined a Brazilian
football club
3. 1962
First world club championship
4. 1974
1,200th goal
5. retired
Task 2
Listen and then answer the questions.
1
2
3
4
1. What was Pele famous for as a football player?
As a football player, Pele was famous for his powerful kicking and controlling the ball.
2. How many World Cups did he participate in?
He participated in three World Cups.
3. Where did he play football before he retired?
He played for an American football club before he retired.
4. What did Pele do after his retirement?
He became an international ambassador for the sport, working to promote peace and understanding through friendly sport activities.
III. Post- listening
Talk about the milestones in Pele’s life.
1940
1956
1962
Sweden 58
Chile 62
1974
5. retired
1977