Unit 12: Reading

Aims : - Students have a general ideas about the History of Asian Games and the 14th Asian Games - Students read and understand the words in the context - Students relate to some sports that Vietnam take part in in the Asian Games Procedures Before you read While you read After you read Before you read Work with your partner and discuss the following questions : - How often are the Asian Games held? - How many countries take part in the Asian Games? - What sports is Vietnam best at? While you read - Listen and read - New words - Intercultural knowledge - solidarity - advancing - quality - effort - appreciate - sports events Task : Fill in each blank with a suitable word facilities effort aquatic advancing enthusiasm appreciated Task : Scan the passage and complete the following sentences 1.1951 The 2nd Asian Games in Manila, the Philippines 1958 Squash, rugby, fencing and mountain biking 2002 Task : Answer the questions After you read Name the sports in which Vietnamese athletes have won gold medals at the Asian Games • 1982 : making a start • 1994 : Tran Quang Ha won 1st gold medal in Taekwondo • 1998 : Ho Nhat Thong won the 2nd one (taekwondo) • 2002 : gold medals • 2006 : gold medals http://www.nhandan.com.vn/english/sport/04010 6/asian.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asian_Games_m