WEEK 21:

Word games
A TO Z
(1) In this game there is a wheel with 25
letters of the alphabet (not including "x"). The
aim of the game is to complete the alphabet
wheel by saying the correct word for each
letter in five minutes. The host gives the
contestant definitions for words starting with
the letters, for example, "A - the place where
you catch a plane" = "Airport."
VOCABULARY

No New words P.O.S Pronunciation Meaning

one of the round objects under a
1 wheel n /wiːl/ car, bicycle, bus, etc. that turns
when it moves
having something as part of a
2 including prep /ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
group or set

the purpose of doing something;

3 aim n /eɪm/
what somebody is trying to achieve
a person who introduces a
4 host n /həʊst/ television or radio show, and
talks to guests
a person who takes part in a
5 contestant n /kənˈtestənt/
contest or competition
A TO Z
(2) To start the game, the host reads a
definition for a word that begins with A, and
the contestant has to quickly say the word. If
the contestant can't think of the word, he or
she says "Pass." When a contestant passes
or gets a word wrong, the host goes on to the
next letter.
A TO Z
(3) The host continues around the wheel to
Z, and then starts from the beginning
again. The host repeats the definitions that
the contestant passed on or got wrong,
until five minutes is up. If a contestant gets
all 25 words right, he or she wins the prize.
VOCABULARY

No New words P.O.S Pronunciation Meaning

to give something to somebody
phrasal
6 pass on else, especially after receiving it or
verb
using it yourself
an explanation of the meaning of a
7 definition n /ˌdefɪˈnɪʃn/ word or phrase, especially in a
dictionary
a. Read about the game show. Is there a similar in
your country? have you ever seen it?
A TO Z
In this game there is a wheel with 25 letters of the alphabet (not
including "x"). The aim of the game is to complete the alphabet wheel
by saying the correct word for each letter in five minutes. The host
gives the contestant definitions for words starting with the letters, for
example, "A - the place where you catch a plane" = "Airport."
To start the game, the host reads a definition for a word that begins
with A, and the contestant has to quickly say the word. If the contestant
can't think of the word, he or she says "Pass." When a contestant
passes or gets a word wrong, the host goes on to the next letter.
The host continues around the wheel to Z, and then starts from the
beginning again. The host repeats the definitions that the contestant
passed on or got wrong, until five minutes is up. If a contestant gets all
25 words right, he or she wins the prize.
b. Read the text again. Then cover it and answer
the questions.

1 What is the aim of the game?

b. Read the text again. Then cover it and answer
the questions.

2. How long do contestants have to say all the

words?
b. Read the text again. Then cover it and answer
the questions.

3. What is the example definition and word for the

letter A?
b. Read the text again. Then cover it and answer
the questions.

4. What happens if the contestant doesn't know

the answer?
b. Read the text again. Then cover it and answer
the questions.

5. How does the contestant win the prize?