The Tae Kwon Do Performance
Vocabulary
| robe | applaud | break/broke/broken |
| cheer | strike (3) | hit/hit/hit (2) |
| jump | surprise | somersault |
| roar | confetti | synchronicity/sync |
| leap | athlete | uniform (2) |
| flag | insane | go/went/gone |
| belt | punch | believe (2) |
| kick | laugh | gymnastics |
| crazy | catapult | throw/threw/thrown |
| tiger | sharp (2) | fly/flew/flown |
| roar | incredible | previously |
| upset | acrobatics | say/said/said |
| piece | watch (2) | see/saw/seen |
| cheer | amazing | think/thought/thought (3) |
| wood | level (3) | at the same time |
| guy | deserve | sunglasses |
| finals | heart (2) | microphone |
| clap | wave (3) | unbelievable |
| twist | be careful | here you go |
| bow (2) |
Video
Transcript
Howie, Judge: Wow! See how many spins?
Heidi Klum, Judge: They’re so in sync; it’s crazy. Look at that! All right!
Host: Incredible!
Simon, Judge: Twice I got hit in the face.
Howie, Judge: Twice?
Simon, Judge: Twice.
Howie, Judge: Wow! Simon, what do you think about that?
Simon, Judge: Did I ever say anything to upset you previously? Because I got hit twice in the face!
Just when I had thought we had seen it all. This was just on another level, I think than you did before.
Heidi Klum, Judge: It is so amazing to watch all of you. You are real athletes, but also dancers at the same time — you are so in sync. It’s insane. I mean, it’s unbelievable what you do.
I’m so happy that I get to see you guys again!
Howie, Judge: How do you say, “wow” in . . .
Spokesperson “Keibak.”
Howie: “Keibak”?
Spokesperson: Keibak”.
Howie: Keibak? Keibak! Keibak! Keibak!”
Everything! I LOVE you! You deserved to be here. You
Spokesperson: Thank you, thank you!
Simon: Who would like some wood? Anyone want some wood?
Here you go. Be careful with that; it’s sharp.
Questions
Tae Kwon Do. In the beginning of the video, the performers introduced themselves. True or false?
Muay Thai. Did they all come from the side of the stage?
Boxing. The performers mostly punched and boxed with each other. Is this right or wrong?
Kick Boxing. Did they perform acrobatics and gymnastics? What did this feature?
Wrestling. Was it “dangerous” for Simon and the other judges?
Kung Fu. “You were so in sync!” What did Judge Heidi mean by that?
Brazilian Jujutsu. Could Judge Howie speak Korean? Did he learn a Korean word?
Krav Maga. Are there Tae Kwon Do and other martial arts clubs and centers in your city and country?
Judo. Have your or your friends, colleagues or classmates take up or practiced a martial art?
Karate. Have you seen martial arts tournaments, matches or scenes on movies and TV?
Savate. Who are some famous or popular martial artists?
Aikido. What might happen in the future?
Marine Corp Martial Arts Program. What could or should people do? Should more people practice martial arts?
