U5: Hello, everybody. Today I'd like to talk about one of the ASEAN sports activities.

ASG stands for ASEAN

School Games. This event is organised every year by an ASEAN member state. The organisation that supports the
ASG is the ASEAN School Sports Council (ASSC). ASSC promotes sports activities for school students in ASEAN
member states. The ASG aims to establish and strengthen friendship among ASEAN students. When participating in
ASG sports events and cultural exchanges, the ASEAN youth have a chance to learn more about the culture and
history of ASEAN and its member states. They also share information and experience, which promotes solidarity
and mutual understanding among young people. The first ASG took place in 2009 in Thailand. Thailand finished on
top of the medal table with 72 gold medals. Viet Nam was second with 18 gold medals. The second ASG was
organised in 2010 in Malaysia. Malaysia was first with 45 gold medals, followed by Thailand with 32. Singapore
hosted the third ASG in 2011. Thailand won the Games with 29 gold medals. Singapore was second with 26. The
fourth ASG was held in 2012 in Indonesia. Thailand dominated the Games again and won 38 gold medals. Indonesia
was second with 33 gold medals. The fifth ASG took place in Viet Nam in 2013. The host dominated the Games and
finished on top of the medal table with 50 gold medals. Malaysia was second with 25. None of the teams went home
empty-handed. I have more detailed information about each ASG. Just come and talk to me if you aril interested.

U4: Welcome to Gel Involved, our weekly programme about inspirational young people. Today, I'll tell you the
amazing story of an outstanding young person with a disability. Nguyen Anh was born with "glass-bone disease, a
genetic disorder causing fragile bones, and had fractured bones over 30 times. She is unable to run around like her
friends, and has to use a wheelchair. Despite her disability, she always has a smile on her face. She believes that she
is luckier than other people with disabilities because she has many >upportive friends and teachers. Nguyen Anh has
been interested in singing since an early age. Eager to join charitable campaigns, she has been using her talent to
perform at Voice of Viet Nam since she was eight. She has taken part in broadcasting radio messages to rural
villagers. She has been honoured by UNICEF as an outstanding child with disabilities. Now. as a Friend of UNICEF
Viet Nam. she continues to inspire others, and use her talent and determination to help children with disabilities. She
became a success when she auditioned for the television show Viet Nam's Got Talent. She immediately received
national and international recognition. Her smile and kind voice will definitely continue to encourage people with
disabilities to immediately their potential. Her inspiring words are what we would like you to think about. "You can
do a lot of things if people believe in you and actually treat you equally."

\ Rv: Mr Long: What are you doing, Mai? It's so late. Why don't you go to bed? Mai: I'm trying to finish my essay
about the different cultures in the ASEAN courv I'll have to submit it tomorrow. Can I ask you a couple of
questions, Dad? Mr Long: Yes, go ahead. Hope I can help. Mai: Do you know the number of people in South Asia
who can speak English? Mr Long: Quite a lot. The ASEAN region has the third largest number of English speakers,
after the us and UK. Mai: Really? So how many people speak English? Mr Long: Around fifty million, I think,...
mostly in the Philippines. Mai: Fifty or fifteen? Mr Long: Fifty. Mai: There are more and more people learning
English, especially in Viet Nam. The number is probably growing. Do you know anything about the differJ cultures.
Mr Long: The ASEAN countries have rich and diverse cultures. There are many ethal groups in the region. Mai:
What about Viet Nam, Dad? Mr Long: Well, we have more than 50 ethnic groups in our country, and each has its
language, lifestyle and culture. Mai: I think I've got all the information I need for my essay. Thanks so much, Dai I
Mr Long: That's all right. Finish your essay and go to bed soon. I'm afraid you'll wake M late for school tomorrow
morning.