a) 1. Highlights - the most important or interesting parts of something
2. Toss - a method used to decide which team will have the first opportunity to do something, such as bat or kick
3. Slot - a position in a team or a sequence
4. Specialist - a person who has a particular skill or knowledge in a specific area
5. Innings - a period of time in which a team or player has the opportunity to score points
6. Strike - to hit or attack someone or something
7. Integral - necessary or essential
8. Dispatched - sent off to a destination or for a purpose
"Cricket Fever: An Exciting Match Between Pakistan and New Zealand"
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📝 Vocabulary
📚 Word Bank
Highlights, Toss, Slot, Specialist, Innings, Strike, Integral, Dispatched
DEFINITIONS:
A. The most important or interesting parts of something
B. A method used to decide which team will have the first opportunity to do something, such as bat or kick
C. A position in a team or a sequence
D. A person who has a particular skill or knowledge in a specific area
E. A period of time in which a team or player has the opportunity to score points
F. To hit or attack someone or something
G. Necessary or essential
H. Sent off to a destination or for a purpose
DEFINITIONS:
A. The most important or interesting parts of something
B. A method used to decide which team will have the first opportunity to do something, such as bat or kick
C. A position in a team or a sequence
D. A person who has a particular skill or knowledge in a specific area
E. A period of time in which a team or player has the opportunity to score points
F. To hit or attack someone or something
G. Necessary or essential
H. Sent off to a destination or for a purpose
🔤 Fill-in-the-gap Exercise
c) FILL-IN-THE-GAP EXERCISE:
1. The ___________ of the match were shown on TV.
2. New Zealand won the ___________ and chose to bat first.
3. The opening ___________ for New Zealand were strong players.
4. Pakistan's ___________ brought in a lot of fast bowlers for the match.
5. The ___________ for New Zealand started off strong with a boundary.
6. The bowler ___________ the batsman's stumps and he was out.
7. Daryl Mitchell is an ___________ part of New Zealand's middle order.
8. The ball was ___________ towards the boundary for a four.
WORD BANK: Highlights, Toss, Slot, Specialist, Innings, Strike, Integral, Dispatched
1. The ___________ of the match were shown on TV.
2. New Zealand won the ___________ and chose to bat first.
3. The opening ___________ for New Zealand were strong players.
4. Pakistan's ___________ brought in a lot of fast bowlers for the match.
5. The ___________ for New Zealand started off strong with a boundary.
6. The bowler ___________ the batsman's stumps and he was out.
7. Daryl Mitchell is an ___________ part of New Zealand's middle order.
8. The ball was ___________ towards the boundary for a four.
WORD BANK: Highlights, Toss, Slot, Specialist, Innings, Strike, Integral, Dispatched
🔤 Grammar
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1. The team _________ (choose) to bat first after winning the toss.
2. The batsman __________ (strike) the ball with great force.
3. Daryl Mitchell __________ (score) a six in the match.
4. The ball __________ (fly) through the second slip region for a boundary.
5. The specialist spinner __________ (bring) in for Pakistan's team.
1. The team _________ (choose) to bat first after winning the toss.
2. The batsman __________ (strike) the ball with great force.
3. Daryl Mitchell __________ (score) a six in the match.
4. The ball __________ (fly) through the second slip region for a boundary.
5. The specialist spinner __________ (bring) in for Pakistan's team.
👂 Listening
1. Which team won the toss and what did they decide?
2. Where was the match being played?
3. Who was the captain of New Zealand?
4. Which player from New Zealand scored a six?
5. What was the final score of the match?
2. Where was the match being played?
3. Who was the captain of New Zealand?
4. Which player from New Zealand scored a six?
5. What was the final score of the match?
🎯 Activity
Have students research and present information about the ICC Champions Trophy, the tournament mentioned in the transcript. They can create a poster or presentation with key facts and statistics about the tournament, as well as information about previous winners and notable players.
📚 Homework
Imagine you are a sports journalist reporting on the match between Pakistan and New Zealand. Write an article summarizing the highlights and key moments of the match. Be sure to include quotes from players and analysis of their performance.
✅ Assessment
Answer key:
1. New Zealand won the toss and chose to bat first.
2. The match was being played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
3. Mitchell Sner was the captain of New Zealand.
4. Daryl Mitchell scored a six in the match.
5. The final score of the match was not mentioned in the transcript.
Evaluation criteria:
- Did the student correctly answer all comprehension questions?
- Did the student use the correct verb forms in the grammar exercise?
- Was the student able to successfully research and present information about the ICC Champions Trophy?
- Did the student effectively summarize and report on the match in their writing assignment?
1. New Zealand won the toss and chose to bat first.
2. The match was being played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
3. Mitchell Sner was the captain of New Zealand.
4. Daryl Mitchell scored a six in the match.
5. The final score of the match was not mentioned in the transcript.
Evaluation criteria:
- Did the student correctly answer all comprehension questions?
- Did the student use the correct verb forms in the grammar exercise?
- Was the student able to successfully research and present information about the ICC Champions Trophy?
- Did the student effectively summarize and report on the match in their writing assignment?
🔚 Closing
Reflection and review:
Ask students to reflect on what they learned in the lesson and share any new vocabulary or concepts they learned. Review the key points of the lesson and have a brief discussion about the importance of sports and international tournaments in bringing people together. Encourage students to watch more cricket matches and practice using the new vocabulary in context.
Ask students to reflect on what they learned in the lesson and share any new vocabulary or concepts they learned. Review the key points of the lesson and have a brief discussion about the importance of sports and international tournaments in bringing people together. Encourage students to watch more cricket matches and practice using the new vocabulary in context.
📄 Complete Lesson Content
1. TITLE: "Cricket Fever: An Exciting Match Between Pakistan and New Zealand"
2. LEVEL: B1 (Intermediate)
3. VOCABULARY:
a) 1. Highlights - the most important or interesting parts of something
2. Toss - a method used to decide which team will have the first opportunity to do something, such as bat or kick
3. Slot - a position in a team or a sequence
4. Specialist - a person who has a particular skill or knowledge in a specific area
5. Innings - a period of time in which a team or player has the opportunity to score points
6. Strike - to hit or attack someone or something
7. Integral - necessary or essential
8. Dispatched - sent off to a destination or for a purpose
b) WORD BANK: Highlights, Toss, Slot, Specialist, Innings, Strike, Integral, Dispatched
DEFINITIONS:
A. The most important or interesting parts of something
B. A method used to decide which team will have the first opportunity to do something, such as bat or kick
C. A position in a team or a sequence
D. A person who has a particular skill or knowledge in a specific area
E. A period of time in which a team or player has the opportunity to score points
F. To hit or attack someone or something
G. Necessary or essential
H. Sent off to a destination or for a purpose
c) FILL-IN-THE-GAP EXERCISE:
1. The ___________ of the match were shown on TV.
2. New Zealand won the ___________ and chose to bat first.
3. The opening ___________ for New Zealand were strong players.
4. Pakistan's ___________ brought in a lot of fast bowlers for the match.
5. The ___________ for New Zealand started off strong with a boundary.
6. The bowler ___________ the batsman's stumps and he was out.
7. Daryl Mitchell is an ___________ part of New Zealand's middle order.
8. The ball was ___________ towards the boundary for a four.
WORD BANK: Highlights, Toss, Slot, Specialist, Innings, Strike, Integral, Dispatched
4. LISTENING:
1. Which team won the toss and what did they decide?
2. Where was the match being played?
3. Who was the captain of New Zealand?
4. Which player from New Zealand scored a six?
5. What was the final score of the match?
5. GRAMMAR:
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1. The team _________ (choose) to bat first after winning the toss.
2. The batsman __________ (strike) the ball with great force.
3. Daryl Mitchell __________ (score) a six in the match.
4. The ball __________ (fly) through the second slip region for a boundary.
5. The specialist spinner __________ (bring) in for Pakistan's team.
6. ACTIVITY:
Have students research and present information about the ICC Champions Trophy, the tournament mentioned in the transcript. They can create a poster or presentation with key facts and statistics about the tournament, as well as information about previous winners and notable players.
7. HOMEWORK:
Imagine you are a sports journalist reporting on the match between Pakistan and New Zealand. Write an article summarizing the highlights and key moments of the match. Be sure to include quotes from players and analysis of their performance.
8. ASSESSMENT:
Answer key:
1. New Zealand won the toss and chose to bat first.
2. The match was being played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
3. Mitchell Sner was the captain of New Zealand.
4. Daryl Mitchell scored a six in the match.
5. The final score of the match was not mentioned in the transcript.
Evaluation criteria:
- Did the student correctly answer all comprehension questions?
- Did the student use the correct verb forms in the grammar exercise?
- Was the student able to successfully research and present information about the ICC Champions Trophy?
- Did the student effectively summarize and report on the match in their writing assignment?
9. CLOSING:
Reflection and review:
Ask students to reflect on what they learned in the lesson and share any new vocabulary or concepts they learned. Review the key points of the lesson and have a brief discussion about the importance of sports and international tournaments in bringing people together. Encourage students to watch more cricket matches and practice using the new vocabulary in context.
2. LEVEL: B1 (Intermediate)
3. VOCABULARY:
a) 1. Highlights - the most important or interesting parts of something
2. Toss - a method used to decide which team will have the first opportunity to do something, such as bat or kick
3. Slot - a position in a team or a sequence
4. Specialist - a person who has a particular skill or knowledge in a specific area
5. Innings - a period of time in which a team or player has the opportunity to score points
6. Strike - to hit or attack someone or something
7. Integral - necessary or essential
8. Dispatched - sent off to a destination or for a purpose
b) WORD BANK: Highlights, Toss, Slot, Specialist, Innings, Strike, Integral, Dispatched
DEFINITIONS:
A. The most important or interesting parts of something
B. A method used to decide which team will have the first opportunity to do something, such as bat or kick
C. A position in a team or a sequence
D. A person who has a particular skill or knowledge in a specific area
E. A period of time in which a team or player has the opportunity to score points
F. To hit or attack someone or something
G. Necessary or essential
H. Sent off to a destination or for a purpose
c) FILL-IN-THE-GAP EXERCISE:
1. The ___________ of the match were shown on TV.
2. New Zealand won the ___________ and chose to bat first.
3. The opening ___________ for New Zealand were strong players.
4. Pakistan's ___________ brought in a lot of fast bowlers for the match.
5. The ___________ for New Zealand started off strong with a boundary.
6. The bowler ___________ the batsman's stumps and he was out.
7. Daryl Mitchell is an ___________ part of New Zealand's middle order.
8. The ball was ___________ towards the boundary for a four.
WORD BANK: Highlights, Toss, Slot, Specialist, Innings, Strike, Integral, Dispatched
4. LISTENING:
1. Which team won the toss and what did they decide?
2. Where was the match being played?
3. Who was the captain of New Zealand?
4. Which player from New Zealand scored a six?
5. What was the final score of the match?
5. GRAMMAR:
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1. The team _________ (choose) to bat first after winning the toss.
2. The batsman __________ (strike) the ball with great force.
3. Daryl Mitchell __________ (score) a six in the match.
4. The ball __________ (fly) through the second slip region for a boundary.
5. The specialist spinner __________ (bring) in for Pakistan's team.
6. ACTIVITY:
Have students research and present information about the ICC Champions Trophy, the tournament mentioned in the transcript. They can create a poster or presentation with key facts and statistics about the tournament, as well as information about previous winners and notable players.
7. HOMEWORK:
Imagine you are a sports journalist reporting on the match between Pakistan and New Zealand. Write an article summarizing the highlights and key moments of the match. Be sure to include quotes from players and analysis of their performance.
8. ASSESSMENT:
Answer key:
1. New Zealand won the toss and chose to bat first.
2. The match was being played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
3. Mitchell Sner was the captain of New Zealand.
4. Daryl Mitchell scored a six in the match.
5. The final score of the match was not mentioned in the transcript.
Evaluation criteria:
- Did the student correctly answer all comprehension questions?
- Did the student use the correct verb forms in the grammar exercise?
- Was the student able to successfully research and present information about the ICC Champions Trophy?
- Did the student effectively summarize and report on the match in their writing assignment?
9. CLOSING:
Reflection and review:
Ask students to reflect on what they learned in the lesson and share any new vocabulary or concepts they learned. Review the key points of the lesson and have a brief discussion about the importance of sports and international tournaments in bringing people together. Encourage students to watch more cricket matches and practice using the new vocabulary in context.