WARM – UP : Find out the key word by uncovering the words in the rows. A t h l e t e S w i m m i n g w e I g h t l i f t i n g s q u A s h t e N n i s r u G b y b A s k e t b a l l M e d a l f E n c i n g w r e S t l i n g Who is he ? What is he doing ? What sport event is this ? What sport event are they playing ? What is she playing ? What sport event does the ball belong to ? What court is this ? What is it ? What sport event are they competing ? What sport event are they taking part in ? 1. 1. Answer the following questions : Answer the following questions :  1. How often are the Asian 1. How often are the Asian Games held ? Games held ?  2. How many countries take part 2. How many countries take part in the Asian Games? in the Asian Games?  3. What sports is Vietnam best at 3. What sports is Vietnam best at ? ? I. vocabulary I. vocabulary 1. bodybuilding (n) 1. bodybuilding (n) [‘ [‘ b di'bildiηɔ b di'bildiηɔ ] ] 2. hockey (n) 2. hockey (n) [ [ 'h kiɔ 'h kiɔ ] ] 3. athletics (n 3. athletics (n ) ) [ [ æθ'letiks æθ'letiks ]: ]: (running, jumping, ) (running, jumping, ) 4. shooting (n) 4. shooting (n) [ [ '∫u:tiη '∫u:tiη ] ] 5. Fencing (n) 5. Fencing (n) [ [ 'fensiη 'fensiη ] ] [...]... in all aspects The number of participants has been increasing The quality of athletes, officials and sports facilities has also been developing through time New sports and traditional sports have been introduced and added to the Games The 1 st Asian Games were held in New Delhi, Indian in 1951 Only 489 athletes from 11 nations took part in the Games The six sports events at the first Games were basketball,... (2) the 2nd Asian Games in Manila, the ……………………………………………………… Philippines ………… 1958 Tennis, volleyball, table tennis and hockey rd (3)…………………… were added at the 3 Asian Games held in Tokyo, Japan Squash, rugby, fencing and mountain (4) biking ……………………………………………………… 1998 … were introduced at the 13th Asian Games in Bangkok, Thailand 2002 The 14th Asian Games were held in Busan, 1 What is the purpose of the. .. is the purpose of the Asian Games ?  The purpose is to develop intercultural knowledge and friendship within Asia (line 2 - paragraph 1) 2 How many participants took part in the 14th Asian Games ?  9,919 participants took part in the 14th Asian Games (line 2 - paragraph 3) 3 In which sports events did the Vietnamese athletes win gold medals at the Busan Games?  They won the gold medals in bodybuilding,... you read :  Work in groups : Talk about the events mentioned in the passage, using the following figures as cues 1951 1954 1958 1998 2002 Ex : In 1951, the first Asian Games began in New Delhi In 1951, The 1st Asian Games were held in New Delhi, India In 1954, Boxing, shooting and wrestling were added the 2nd Asian Games in at Manila, the Philippines Manila, the Philippines In 1958 Tennis, volleyball,... weightlifting Boxing, shooting and wrestling were added at the 2nd Asian Games in Manila, the Philippines in1954; and tennis, volleyball, table tennis and hockey were added at the 3rd Asian Games in Tokyo, Japan in 1958 Squash, rugby, fencing and mountain biking were introduced for the first time at the 13th Asian Games in Bangkok, Thailand in 1998 The 14th Asian Games, which were held in Busan, Korea in 2002,... kÕt THE ASIAN GAMES The Asian Games, which take place every four years, are held for the purpose of developing intercultural 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 During their five-decade history, the Asian Games. .. tennis and hockey were added at the 3rd Asian Games held in Tokyo, Japan Squash, rugby, fencing and mountain biking In 1998…………………………………………… were introduced at the 13th Asian Games in Bangkok, Thailand -……… In 2002 the 14th Asian Games were held in Busan, Korea Where will the 16 Asian Games be held? th In China In Thailand In Vietnam Homework Write a short paragraph about the sports in which Vietnamese... 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 enthusiasm Their efforts were much appreciated when they won 2 gold medals in bodybuilding and billiards, and 2 others in woman’s karatedo It is hoped that in the near future, Vietnam will become a host country and... appreciated enthusiasm advancing 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 ………………… Year Events The 1st Asian Games began in New Delhi, 1951 (1)……………………... Korea Where will the 16 Asian Games be held? th In China In Thailand In Vietnam Homework Write a short paragraph about the sports in which Vietnamese athletes have won gold medals at the 15th Asian Games Prepare the Speaking lesson Thank you for your attendance GOODBYE! . and added to the Games. The 1 st Asian Games were held in New Delhi, Indian in 1951. Only 489 athletes from 11 nations took part in the Games. The six sports. are the Asian Games held ? Games held ?  2. How many countries take part 2. How many countries take part in the Asian Games? in the Asian Games?  3. What