Unit 14: The World Cup Listening

Name each player in the photos: Maradona Barthez Zidane Pele Beckham Look at the picture and answer the questions: • • • • • • What ‘s his name? - Pele Is he a famous football player? - Yes, he is Do you have any information about him? 1940 - Brazil a When was he born? Where? • b Is he still alive ? You are going to listen about the World’s most famous footballer, Pele • Hero (n) • Retirement (n)  retire (v) • Promote (v) • Ambassador (n) • To participate in (v) = take part in You will hear some information about Pele, a famous Brazilian football player Listen and complete the table Year Events (1) _ Born in Brazil 1940 1956 (2) Joined a Brazilian football club _ (3) _ First world club championship 1962 (4) _ 1,200th goal 1974 Played in World Cup 1970 (5) _ 1977 (6) Retired Listen again and answer the following questions What was Pele famous for as a football player?  He was famous for his powerful kicking and controlling the ball How many World Cups did he he participate in?  He participated in World Cups Where did he play football before he retired?  He played for an American football club before he retired What did Pele after his retirement?  He became an international ambassador for football He works to promote peace and understanding through friendly sport activities Take turn to talk about Pele, using the information in Task and 1940 1956 1958 1962 Born in Brazil Joined a Brazilian football culb Participated first time in a World Cup Lead the team to win first world club championship, played in World Cup 1970 1974 Played in World Cup 1200th goal, became a national hero Before 1977 Played for an American football club for years 1977 Retired, became an ambassador for football • - Go through and learn the lesson • - Prepare new lesson Unit 14 (cont) : Writing ... He was famous for his powerful kicking and controlling the ball How many World Cups did he he participate in?  He participated in World Cups Where did he play football before he retired?  He... about Pele, using the information in Task and 1940 1956 1958 1962 Born in Brazil Joined a Brazilian football culb Participated first time in a World Cup Lead the team to win first world club championship,... in a World Cup Lead the team to win first world club championship, played in World Cup 1970 1974 Played in World Cup 1200th goal, became a national hero Before 1977 Played for an American football