Torch Relay Begins for Asian Games in Japan
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A special event happened at Nagoya Castle in Japan. People lit a torch for the Asian Games. This is called the torch relay.
The first runner was Saori Yoshida. She is a famous wrestler. Many people know her name in Japan.
Ms. Sawa and other people held their hands near the fire. This happened at the torch bowl. The fire is a symbol of the games.
Saori Yoshida talked about her feelings. She said she hopes the runners' feelings help the athletes. She wants the fire to give them power.
The Asian Games are big sports games. Many countries from Asia join. Athletes compete in many sports.
The torch relay is important before the games start. It shows the games are coming soon. People feel excited about it.
Vocabulary7 words
- torch
- a special fire that people carry
- torch relay
- when many people carry the fire, one after another
- runner
- a person who carries the torch
- wrestler
- a person who does wrestling, a sport
- torch bowl
- a big dish that holds the special fire
- athletes
- people who play sports
- sports
- games where people use their body, like running
Quiz
Answer key
1. Nagoya Castle 2. Saori Yoshida 3. Wrestling
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Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
A special event happened at Nagoya Castle in Japan. People lit a _____ for the Asian Games. This is called the _____.
The first _____ was Saori Yoshida. She is a famous _____. Many people know her name in Japan.
Ms. Sawa and other people held their hands near the fire. This happened at the _____. The fire is a symbol of the games.
Saori Yoshida talked about her feelings. She said she hopes the runners' feelings help the _____. She wants the fire to give them power.
The Asian Games are big sports games. Many countries from Asia join. Athletes compete in many _____.