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The Japan Times
Pre-reading questions:
- Do you want to be an athlete?
- What sports do you play?
Vocabulary:
- win /win/
[verb] to achieve first position and/or get a prize in a competition, election, fight, etc.
He is planning to win the chess championship.
- silver /SIL-ver/
[noun] a small disc of silver, or a metal that looks like silver, that is given to the person who comes second in a competition, especially in a sport
It’s difficult to come up with a design for the silver medal.
- ago /uh-GOH/
[adverb] back in time from the present
They met in Paris ten years ago.
- race /reys/
[noun] a competition in which all the competitors try to be the fastest and to finish first
Fast and steady wins the race.
- finish line /FIN-ish lahyn/
[noun] the line at the end of a race
Edward walked down the track towards the finish line.
Misato Michishita. a visually impaired runner from Yamaguchi Prefecture, aims to win the gold medal in the 2020 games after winning the Summer games. Misato won a silver medal in Rio De Janeiro and placed No.1 in world rankings in just three years. A few years ago she met Megumi Kawaguchi who formed “Team Michishita” with 10 other members. They supported Michisita throughout her everyday training in preparation for the 2020 Paralympics. Michishita said, “Of course I’m aiming for a gold medal. If the race unfolds as I picture it, when I reach the finish line, it will be the best having those companions that have supported me up to now waiting with a smile.” Michishita aims to show her thanks to her team by stepping first on the finish line at the Tokyo Stadium.
True or False:
- Misato Michishita aims to win the gold medal in The 2020 Winter Olympics.
- Michishita won a silver medal in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
- Misato Michisita is currently ranked No. 1 in the world rankings.
- In 2016, Michishita met Megumi Kawaguchi who formed “Team Michishita”.
- Michishita is planning to show her gratitude by finishing the race first at the Tokyo Dome.
Vocabulary Check:
[verb] to achieve first position and/or get a prize in a competition, election, fight, etc.
He is planning to win the chess championship.
[noun] a small disc of silver, or a metal that looks like silver, that is given to the person who comes second in a competition, especially in a sport
It’s difficult to come up with a design for the silver medal.
[adverb] back in time from the present
They met in Paris ten years ago.
[noun] a competition in which all the competitors try to be the fastest and to finish first
Fast and steady wins the race.
[noun] the line at the end of a race
Edward walked down the track towards the finish line.
Complete the sentences by using the words in the box.
| win | silver | ago | race | finish line |
- She really wants to _______ the championship this year.
- She became more determined to work hard after winning the _______ medal.
- He used to teach here at this school ten years _______.
- He prepared his car for today’s ________.
- His goal is to reach the ________ first in the upcoming school marathon.