Find out about a sporting event in Viet Nam. Use the list in exercise 3 to help you. Present the information as a fact file

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1. SPEAKING In pairs, answer the quiz questions (1-5) about SEA Games 31.

(Theo cặp, trả lời câu hỏi trắc nghiệm (1-5) về SEA Games 31)

1. How many times has Viet Nam hosted the SEA Games?

2. What is the official mascot of SEA Games 31?

3. What is the theme song of SEA Games 31?

4. How many countries participated in SEA Games 31?

5. In which sport did Viet Nam win the most gold medals of all?

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2. Listen and check your answers to the quiz in exercise 1. Which contestant wins: Nam or An?

(Nghe và kiểm tra câu trả lời của bạn cho câu đố trong bài tập 1. Thí sinh nào thắng: Nam hay An?)

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3. Read the fact files about three sports in SEA Games 31. Which of these pieces of information (a—e) is in all three fact files?

(Đọc các tệp dữ kiện về ba môn thể thao trong SEA Games 31. Phần thông tin nào sau đây (a—e) có trong cả ba tệp dữ kiện?)

SEPAK TAKRAW

Sepak Takraw is a popular sports game in South East Asia, whose name comes from two languages. Sepkk means kick in Malay, and takraw means ball in Thai. The sport is believed to come from a traditional Chinese game.

Played on a court with a rattan ball, Sepak Takraw is basically a cross between volleyball and football. With three people on each side, players have to keep the ball in play using their feet, chest, head, or knee. Committing a foul will offer a point to the opposing team. The team with 21 points on a set will win that set. The team who wins the first two sets is the winner.

Sepak Takraw helps develop excellent eye-foot coordination, leg strength and flexibility.

Thailand won the most gold medals in Sepak Takraw at SEA Games 31.

KARATE

Karate, the Japanese word for 'empty hand', is believed to have begun long ago on Okinawa, an island of Japan.

In karate, practitioners learn t0 breathe, move, and stand in a certain way. They are told to breathe out from their bellies and also learn to let out a big shout as they mowe.

A white uniform called a gi and a coloured belt are required. Practitioners start with a white belt and train hard until they get a black one.

Karate can provide a number 0Í benefits to those who practice it. In addition to teaching concepts such as respect and discjpline, it can help build confidence and self-defence skills.

SEA Games 31 saw the victory of the Vietnamese karate team with 7 gold medals.

VOVINAM - VIET VO DAO

Vovinam, one of the most popular Vietnamese martial arts, was created by Grandmaster Nguyen Loc (1912-1960) in 1936.

Vovinam involves the use of different body parts such as hands, elbows, legs, and knees, Practitioners also learn to perform with long sticks, swords, knives, and fans.

Not only does Vovinam help strengthen practitioners’ mind and body but it also encourages a healthy lifestyle. Vovinam is also known for its practicality, as it can be used in a wide range of self-defense situations,

Vovinam competitions have been held in the regional sports event of South East Asia since 2011.

At SEA Games 31, Viet Nam ranked first in Vovinam with 6 gold medals.

a. The origin of the spor†t

b. How to score points

c. The benefits of the spor†t

d. The required sportswear

e. Gold medallists in SEA Games 31

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