Chào mừng các Thầy - Cô đến với Hội giảng

Năm học 2007 - 2008

Giáo viên: Vũ Mai Duyên
Trường THPT Nguyễn Du - Kiến Xương - Thái Bình


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Unit 12: The Asian Games

Period 1: Reading

1. Before you read
2. While you read
3. After you read
introduction
(presented by students)
(fulfilled by teacher & students)
(presented by students)
Long Jump
Gymnastic
Swimming
Football
High Jump
Unit 12: The Asian Games - Reading
Before you read
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Unit 12: The Asian Games - reading
Before you read
Work with a partner. Discuss the following questions:
1. How often are the Asian Games held?
2. How many countries take part in the Asian Games?
3. What sports is Vietnam best at?
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Unit 12: The Asian Games - reading
While you read
1. How often are the Asian Games held?
The Asian Games take place every four years.
(line 1 / Paragraph 1)
2. How many countries take part in the Asian Games?
The 14th Asian Games attracted 9,919 participants from 44 countries
(line 1-2 / Paragraph 2)
3. What sports is Vietnam best at?
The Vietnamese athletes won gold medals in karatedo, bodybuilding, billiards
(line 5-6 / Paragraph 3)
Read the text and then do the tasks that follow
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Unit 12: The Asian Games - Reading - While you read
Task 1
effort appreciated advancing
aquatic enthusiasm facilities
The hotel has special __________ for disabled athletes.
Swimming and water skiing are both __________ sports.
He never lost his __________ for training athletes.
I will make every __________ to arrive on time.
Our sports performances have been __________ considerably over recent years.
Your help was greatly __________ .
The words in the box all appear in the passage. Fill each blank with a suitable word.
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effort appreciated advancing
aquatic enthusiasm facilities
The hotel has special __________ for disabled athletes.
Swimming and water skiing are both __________ sports.
He never lost his __________ for training athletes.
I will make every __________ to arrive on time.
Our sports performances have been __________ considerably over recent years.
Your help was greatly __________ .
Unit 12: The Asian Games - Reading - While you read
Task 1
Read the text quickly and identify the form of the provided words
Identify the form of the words that needed for the blanks
(pay attention to the previous or following words, phrases)
Read again the whole sentence to check the grammar as well as the meaning
(translate into Vietnamese if necessary)
Steps:
developing through time. New sports and traditional sports have been introduced and added to the Games.
were introduced for the first time at the 13th Asian Games in Bangkok, Thailand in 1998.
took part in the Games. The six sports events at the first Games were basketball, cycling, football, and sports, athletics and weightlifting.
Unit 12: The Asian Games - Reading - While you read
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
Only 489 athletes from 11 nations
aquatic
The 1st Asian Games were held in New Delhi, India in 1951.
Boxing, shooting and wrestling were added at the 2nd
Asian Games in Manila, the Philippines in 1954;
and tennis, volleyball, table - tennis and hockey were
Squash, rugby, fencing and mountain biking
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 . Their were much
added at the 3rd Asian Games in Tokyo, Japan in 1958.
appreciated
enthusiasm
efforts
when they won 2 gold medals in bodybuilding and billiards, and 2 others in women`s
It is hoped that in the near future, Vietnam will become a host country and receive more
karatedo.
medals in a variety of sports events.
1. effort /`efət/ 2. appreciated /əp`ri:∫ieitid/ 3. advancing /əd`va:nsiŋ/
4. aquatic /ə`kwætik/ 5. enthusiasm /in`θju:ziæzm/ 6. facilities /fə`silitiz/

(n)
(adj)
(PII)
(n)
(Ving)
(n)
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Unit 12: The Asian Games - Reading - While you read
Task 1
The hotel has special __________ for disabled athletes.
Swimming and water skiing are both __________ sports.
He never lost his __________ for training athletes.
I will make every __________ to arrive on time.
Our sports performances have been __________ considerably over recent years.
Your help was greatly __________ .
(n)
(adj)
(PII)
(n)
(Ving)
(n)
effort
aquatic
appreciated
enthusiasm
advancing
facilities
(n)
(adj)
(n)
(n)
(Ving)
(PII)
Answer key
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Unit 12: The Asian Games - Reading - While you read
Task 2
Scan the passage and complete the following table.
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developing through time. New sports and traditional sports have been introduced and added to the Games.
were introduced for the first time at the 13th Asian Games in Bangkok, Thailand in 1998.
took part in the Games. The six sports events at the first Games were basketball, cycling, football, and sports, athletics and weightlifting.
Unit 12: The Asian Games - Reading - While you read
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
Only 489 athletes from 11nations
aquatic
The 1st Asian Games were held in New Delhi, India in 1951.
Boxing, shooting and wrestling were added at the 2nd
Asian Games in Manila, the Philippines in 1954;
and tennis, volleyball, table - tennis and hockey were
Squash, rugby, fencing and mountain biking
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 . Their were much
The Asian Games, which take place every four years, are held for the purpose of developing intercultureal knowlege 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.
added at the 3rd Asian Games in Tokyo, Japan in 1958.
appreciated
enthusiasm
efforts
when they won 2 gold medals in bodybuilding and billiards, and 2 others in women`s
It is hoped that in the near future, Vietnam will become a host country and receive more
karatedo.
medals in a variety of sports events.
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Unit 12: The Asian Games - Reading - While you read
Task 2
Scan the passage and complete the following table.
1951
1958
2002
the 2nd Asian Games in Manila, the Philippines
Squash, rugby, fencing and mountain biking
Answer key
Unit 12: The Asian Games - Reading - While you read
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 . Their were much
The Asian Games, which take place every four years, are held for the purpose of developing intercultureal 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
appreciated
enthusiasm
efforts
when they won 2 gold medals in bodybuilding and billiards, and 2 others in women`s
It is hoped that in the near future, Vietnam will become a host country and receive more
karatedo.
medals in a variety of sports events.
1. What is the purpose of the Asian Games?
The purpose of the Asian Games is to develop intercultural knowledge and friendship within Asia.
2. How many participants took part in the 14th Asian Games?
9,919 participants took part in the 14th Asian Games.

3. In which sports events did the Vietnamese athletes win gold medals at the Busan Games?
They won the gold medals in bodybuilding, billiards and women`s karatedo.

Task 3
Answer the questions.
(Paragraph 1)
(Paragraph 3)
1. What is the purpose of the Asian Games?
The purpose of the Asian Games is to develop intercultural knowledge and friendship within Asia.

2. How many participants took part in the 14th Asian Games?
9,919 participants took part in the 14th Asian Games.

3. In which sports events did the Vietnamese athletes win gold medals at the Busan Games?
They won the gold medals in bodybuilding, billiards and women`s karatedo.

Unit 12: The Asian Games - Reading - While you read
Task 3
Answer key
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Unit 12: The Asian Games - Reading
Further Practice
Choose the most suitable main idea for each of the 3 paragraphs from the followings:

A. The spirit of the 14th Asian Games
B. The purpose of Asian Games
C. The five - decade history of the Asian Games
D. Vietnam will be the host country of 15th Asian Games
The 14th Asian Games, which were held in Busan, Korea in 2002,
Unit 12: The Asian Games - Reading - further practice
The Asian Games, which take place every four years, are held for the purpose of developing intercultureal knowlege and friendship within Asia.
- A. The spirit of the 14th Asian Games
44 countries. The athletes competed in 38 different sports and won 427 gold medals. The Vietnamese participants took part in this event with great . Their were much
Paragraph 2
developing through time. New sports and traditional sports have been introduced and added to the Games.
were introduced for the first time at the 13th Asian Games in Bangkok, Thailand in 1998.
took part in the Games. The six sports events at the first Games were basketball, cycling, football, and sports, athletics and weightlifting.
- B. The purpose of Asian Games
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
Only 489 athletes from 11nations
aquatic
The 1st Asian Games were held in New Delhi, India in 1951.
Boxing, shooting and wrestling were added at the 2nd
Asian Games in Manila, the Philippines in 1954;
and tennis, volleyball, table-tennis and hockey were
Squash, rugby, fencing and mountain biking
attracted 9,919 participants
from
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.
added at the 3rd Asian Games in Tokyo, Japan in 1958.
appreciated
enthusiasm
efforts
when they won 2 gold medals in bodybuilding and billiards, and 2 others in women`s
It is hoped that in the near future, Vietnam will become a host country and receive more
karatedo.
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 1
- C. The five - decade history of the Asian Games
medals in a variety of sports events.
A. The spirit of the 14th Asian Games
B. The purpose of Asian Games
C. The five - decade history of the Asian Games
D. Vietnam will be the host country of 15th Asiad
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Unit 12: The Asian Games - reading

After you read
Work in group. Name the sports in which Vietnamese athletes have won gold medals at the Asian Games.
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Unit 12: The Asian Games - Reading

Asian Games
+ The purpose of Asian Games
+ The history of the Asian Games
14th Asian Games in Busan, Korea
Vietnam`s achievements at the 14th Busan Asian Games
Summary
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Unit 12: The Asian Games - reading
Homework
1/ Find some information about the purpose and advance of the Asian Games to complete the following sentences:
A. The purpose of Asian Games
To develop ..................................................................................................
To gather ......................................................................................................
To test ..........................................................................................................
To build and deepen .....................................................................................
B. The improvements of the 14th Asian Games
The number of participants .......................................................................
New sports and traditional sports ..............................................................
2/ Prepare for the next lesson: Speaking period
Thank you very much for your attention