Name each player in the photos:
Maradona
Zidane
Pele
Barthez
Beckham
UNIT 14 :
THE WORLD CUP
Lesson :
LISTENING
Period : 85
1. What ‘s his name?
- Pele
2. Is he a famous football player?
- Yes, he is
3. Do you have any information about him?
a. When was he born? Where?
b. Is he still alive ?
You are going to listen about the World’s most famous footballer, Pele
Look at the picture and answer the questions:
1940 - Brazil
Hero (n)
Retirement (n)
retire (v)
Promote (v)
Ambassador (n)
To participate in (v) = take part in
New words :

You will hear some information about Pele, a famous Brazilian football player. Listen and complete the table
Task 1:
1940
Joined a Brazilian football club
1962
1974
Played in World Cup
Retired
Listen again and answer the following questions.
1. What was Pele famous for as a football player?
He was famous for his powerful kicking and controlling the ball.
2. How many World Cups did he he participate in?
He participated in 3 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 football. He works to promote peace and understanding through friendly sport activities.
Task 2:
Take turn to talk about Pele, using the information in Task 1 and 2
- Go through and learn the lesson.
- Prepare new lesson Unit 14 (cont) : Writing
Homework :