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Lesson Info
In this lesson:
- Warm-up Prediction task and general discussion questions.
- Vocab List Useful words and meanings.
- Reading Read the main text.
- Listen and Fill Gaps Listen for missing words.
- True or False Check understanding.
- Vocab Match Connect words to meanings.
- Discussion Questions Open speaking questions for discussion (or writing practice).
- Answers Answer key for the printed tasks.
Think Ahead: What do you think happens after India wins?
a) The team went on vacation together.
b) Fans celebrate an important first victory.
c) The next World Cup was planned.
Ask: (1) What do you know about India? (2) Have you watched a cricket match?
VOCAB LIST
Reading
India is celebrating its first Women's Cricket World Cup win with fans across India. The team beat South Africa by 52 runs on Sunday in front of home supporters.
Cricket is the favorite sport for many of India's 1.4 billion people. It is part of family life and brings hundreds of millions of dollars each year.
This victory lets women in India share more of that success and pride. It is the first new champion since 2000. Many people hope it will open more doors for women in public life.
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur led the team calmly. Deepti Sharma scored 58 runs and took important wickets. Shafali Verma, who replaced injured Pratika Rawal, added two wickets. She was named player of the match. The team lifted the trophy together.
Fans filled the stadium with crowds of more than 35,000 for both the semifinal and the final. Even more people watched online, with the main TV app counting over 300 million views of the final.
India was the last of four teams to qualify for the semifinals. The team then defeated seven-time champion Australia, while South Africa made its first final after beating England.
Families across India waved flags and sang. The cricket board wrote C.H.A.M.P.I.O.N.S on social media to mark the historic win.
India Wins Women's Cricket World Cup for the First Time
Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It
Think Ahead: What do you think happens after India wins?
a) The team went on vacation together.
b) Fans celebrate an important first victory.
c) The next World Cup was planned.
Ask: (1) What do you know about India? (2) Have you watched a cricket match?
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Trophy (n.)
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Tournament (n.)
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Wicket (n.)
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Semifinal (n.)
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Champion (n.)
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Qualify (v.)
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Crowd (n.)
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View (n.)
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Favorite (adj.)
India is celebrating its first Women's Cricket World Cup win with fans across India. The team beat South Africa by 52 runs on Sunday in front of home supporters.
Cricket is the favorite sport for many of India's 1.4 billion people. It is part of family life and brings hundreds of millions of dollars each year.
This victory lets women in India share more of that success and pride. It is the first new champion since 2000. Many people hope it will open more doors for women in public life.
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur led the team calmly. Deepti Sharma scored 58 runs and took important wickets. Shafali Verma, who replaced injured Pratika Rawal, added two wickets. She was named player of the match. The team lifted the trophy together.
Fans filled the stadium with crowds of more than 35,000 for both the semifinal and the final. Even more people watched online, with the main TV app counting over 300 million views of the final.
India was the last of four teams to qualify for the semifinals. The team then defeated seven-time champion Australia, while South Africa made its first final after beating England.
Families across India waved flags and sang. The cricket board wrote C.H.A.M.P.I.O.N.S on social media to mark the historic win.
Two ways to use this audio:
- Method 1: Listen for the main idea: what is the article about in one sentence? Listen a second time for more details, then try the Understanding activities below.
- Method 2: Read the article first to learn the vocabulary and ideas. Then look at the gap-fill sentences to see what to listen for, and listen to fill them in.
Listen and Fill Gaps
Listen to the audio and complete the gaps below:
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Listen and Fill Gaps
Listen to the audio on eslnewsstories.com and complete the gaps below:
India is (1) its first Women's Cricket World Cup win with fans across India. The team beat South Africa by 52 runs on Sunday in front of home supporters.
Cricket is the (2) sport for many of India's 1.4 billion people. It is part of family life and brings hundreds of millions of dollars each year.
This victory lets (3) in India share more of that success and pride. It is the first new champion since 2000. Many people hope it will open more doors for women in public life.
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur led the team calmly. Deepti Sharma scored 58 runs and took important (4) . Shafali Verma, who replaced injured Pratika Rawal, added two wickets. She was named player of the match. The team lifted the trophy together.
Fans filled the stadium with crowds of more than 35,000 for both the semifinal and the final. Even more people watched online, with the main TV app counting over 300 million (5) of the final.
India was the last of four teams to qualify for the semifinals. The team then defeated seven-time champion Australia, while South Africa made its first final after beating England.
Families across India waved flags and sang. The cricket board wrote C.H.A.M.P.I.O.N.S on social media to mark the historic win.
True or False
Answer each question by selecting True or False, then click CHECK to see your results.
True or False
1. India beat South Africa by 52 runs in the final. TRUEFALSE True
2. Pratika Rawal was the player of the match. TRUEFALSE False
3. More than 35,000 fans went to both the semifinal and the final. TRUEFALSE True
4. South Africa had already won the World Cup before this final. TRUEFALSE False
Vocab Match
Drag each vocabulary word to its matching definition:
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Vocab Match
Write each vocabulary word next to its matching definition.
1. Trophye) A special cup or prize you get when you win.
2. Tournamentd) A series of games to find the best team.
3. Wicketc) A way to get a batter out in cricket.
4. Semifinalb) A game before the final game.
5. Qualifya) To earn the right to join the next round.
a) To earn the right to join the next round.
b) A game before the final game.
c) A way to get a batter out in cricket.
d) A series of games to find the best team.
e) A special cup or prize you get when you win.
Discussion Questions
- Do you play sports? Do you watch sports?
- Do you want to try playing cricket? Why or why not?
- What sports do women play in your country?
- Did your country win any big sports games? How did you feel?
- What makes a good team captain?
- Is this World Cup win good for young girls in India?
- Do you watch games at the stadium or on your phone?
- Is cricket like baseball? How are they different?
Discussion Questions
- Do you play sports? Do you watch sports?
- Do you want to try playing cricket? Why or why not?
- What sports do women play in your country?
- Did your country win any big sports games? How did you feel?
- What makes a good team captain?
- Is this World Cup win good for young girls in India?
- Do you watch games at the stadium or on your phone?
- Is cricket like baseball? How are they different?
Answers
Think Ahead: b
Listening: (1) celebrating, (2) favorite, (3) women, (4) wickets, (5) views
True or False:
- True. India won the final by 52 runs.
- False. Shafali Verma was the player of the match.
- True. Both games had crowds of over 35,000.
- False. South Africa reached its first final.
Vocabulary:
- Trophy: A special cup or prize you get when you win.
- Tournament: A series of games to find the best team.
- Wicket: A way to get a batter out in cricket.
- Semifinal: A game before the final game.
- Qualify: To earn the right to join the next round.