Giáo án môn Tiếng Anh 12 - Unit 13: The 22nd sea games
Read the text and answer the questions that follow.
The 22nd Southeast Asian Games were held in Vietnam from the 5th to 13rd December, 2003. Although it was the first time Vietnam hosted such a big sports event, the Games were a great success. The Games really became a festival that impressed sports enthusiasts with its spirit: solidarity, co-operation for peace and development.
Athletes from 11 participating countries competed in 32 sports, and 444 gold medals were won. Some teams such as table tennis, badminton, karatedo, volleyball, basketball and wrestling were composed of top competitors in the region. Many Games records were close to international levels. Vietnam won 158 gold medals to finish at the top of the Southeast Asian Games medal standings. Thailand was ranked second with 90 golds, and Indonesia was third with only 55 golds. Singapore and Vietnam were the two nations which had participants who were presented with the Most Outstanding Athlete titles in the Swimming and Shooting events. The Vietnamese Women’s Football team successfully defended the Sea Games title. Viet Nam and Thailand played in the Men’s Football Final. The Thai team won the gold medal. In other sports such as karatedo, athletics, bodybuilding and wushu, the young and energetic Vietnamese athletes performed excellently and won a lot of gold medals.
Vietnam’s first place finish was not surprising. Firstly, to prepare for the 22nd Sea Games, Vietnam carried out an intensive programme for its athletes, which included training in facilities, both home and abroad. Secondly, with the strong support of their countrymen, the Vietnamese athletes competed in high spirits. The country’s success has proved that Vietnam can organize sporting events on an international level. A plan has been proposed for Vietnam to host the Asia Sports Games at some point in the future.
UNIT 13: THE 22ND SEA GAMES A/. READING PASSAGE: v VOCABULARY: -hold-held-held (v) organize -host nation (n) -compete (v) competition (n), competitor (n), competitive (adj) -record (n) make/set a new record; break/beat the old record -rank (v) -title (n) -defend (v) -carry out (v) -outstanding: excellent, prominent -prepare for: -event (n) -gold / silver/ bronze medal: v Read the text and answer the questions that follow. The 22nd Southeast Asian Games were held in Vietnam from the 5th to 13rd December, 2003. Although it was the first time Vietnam hosted such a big sports event, the Games were a great success. The Games really became a festival that impressed sports enthusiasts with its spirit: solidarity, co-operation for peace and development. Athletes from 11 participating countries competed in 32 sports, and 444 gold medals were won. Some teams such as table tennis, badminton, karatedo, volleyball, basketball and wrestling were composed of top competitors in the region. Many Games records were close to international levels. Vietnam won 158 gold medals to finish at the top of the Southeast Asian Games medal standings. Thailand was ranked second with 90 golds, and Indonesia was third with only 55 golds. Singapore and Vietnam were the two nations which had participants who were presented with the Most Outstanding Athlete titles in the Swimming and Shooting events. The Vietnamese Women’s Football team successfully defended the Sea Games title. Viet Nam and Thailand played in the Men’s Football Final. The Thai team won the gold medal. In other sports such as karatedo, athletics, bodybuilding and wushu, the young and energetic Vietnamese athletes performed excellently and won a lot of gold medals. Vietnam’s first place finish was not surprising. Firstly, to prepare for the 22nd Sea Games, Vietnam carried out an intensive programme for its athletes, which included training in facilities, both home and abroad. Secondly, with the strong support of their countrymen, the Vietnamese athletes competed in high spirits. The country’s success has proved that Vietnam can organize sporting events on an international level. A plan has been proposed for Vietnam to host the Asia Sports Games at some point in the future. QUESTIONS: 1/. How many times had Viet Nam hosted the Sea Games until 2007? 3 times B. 20 times C. once 2/. The word “enthusiasts” in paragraph 1, line 3 is CLOSEST in meaning to _________. fans B. viewers C. competitors 3/. How many countries took part in the 22nd Sea Games? A. 22 B. 11 C. 32 4/. The phrase “were composed of” in paragraph 2, line 2 can be best REPLACED by _________? attracted B. impressed C. consisted of 5/. Which country won the gold medal in the Women’s Football event? A. Thailand B. Viet Nam D. Singapore 6/. According to the writer, why was Viet Nam successful in the 22nd Sea Games? Because of its intensive training program and the support of its countrymen Thanks to the support of sport enthusiasts and the football teams’ excellent performance Because the Sea Games were organized in Viet Nam. B/. WRITING: In about 140 words, write a paragraph describing the most unforgettable experience you have ever had. Your account should include the following details: When and where the story took place How it happened How the experience affected you or what lesson you have learnt.
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