Southeast Asian Games 2013

Worksheet 2 Topic : The 27th SEA Games Myanmar Name ....... No. Class
1. Reading Comprehension. The 27th SEA Games Mascots Owl is globally taken as the wisest, calmest and balanced animal. But, in Myanmar it is also taken to be auspicious and believed to bring forth luck and prosperity to the family, for which the owl dolls are kept at their homes as lucky charms. The owl doll is called the Zee Kwet in Myanmar. The official mascot of the 2013 Southeast Asian Games is a couple of owls which are considered lucky charms in Myanmar tradition. The male owl is called Shwe Yoe and female owl is called Ma Moe. The owl as official mascot of Myanmar SEA Games 2013 has a personality: wise, calm, lucky, loyal, and friendly.The personality of an owl is expected to bring forth cooperation, friendship, and better understanding among the participating countries.
Adapted from http://www.27seagames2013.com/about_us/emblem

Comprehension Questions 1. What is the official mascot for the 3. Which one is not the personality of 2013 SEA Games? the owl? a. A couple of eagles a. fierce b. A couple of owls b. loyal c. A couple of doves c. wise 2. Which of these is not the name of the 2013 SEA Games mascots? a. Shwe Yoe b. Ma Moe c. Shwe Htoo 4. What is the owl doll called in Myanmar? a. Longyi b. Thu Nge Daw c. Zee Kwet . c. disadvantage

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2. True or False? a. Myanmar will be hosting the 27th SEA Games in Naypyitaw, Yangon, Mandalay and Ngwe Saung. T/F

b. The 27th Southeast Asian Games will take place in Myanmar on the dates from 12 December to 22 December. T / F c. The Opening and Closing Ceremonies will be held in Yangon. T / F d. The concept of the 27th SEA Games is Green, Clean and Friendship. T/F e. The map of Myanmar is the origin of the 27th SEA Games Logo. T / F 3. Circle the correct answer. 1. The opening ceremony of the 27th SEA Games is scheduled on . a. December 10th b. December 11th c. December 12th

2. Myanmar hosted the 5th SEAP Games in .. . a. 1969 b. 1979 c. 1989

3. The Opening and Closing Ceremonies will be held in .. . a. Yangon b. Mandalay c. Nay Pyi Taw

4. Yellow, . and Red are the three national colours represented in Myanmars National Flag. a. Blue b. Green c. Pink

5. Red colour represents and hard working nature of Myanmar. a. fraternity b. equality c. courage

The SEA Games Worksheet # 2 was originally created by Kru Ekachai. Creation Date : 9 December 2013

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