Topic Vocabulary & Exercises
7. Sport
VOCABULARY
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Topic Vocabulary:
agility (noun [u])
Definition: Being able to move quickly and easily.
Example: The cat's agility allowed it to quickly climb up the tree and escape the dog.
athleticism (noun [u])
Definition: The physical abilities, fitness, strength, and skill required for sports and physical activities.
Example: Her natural athleticism made her excel in a variety of sports like volley ball, tennis, and swimming.
ball sport (noun [c])
Definition: Games where people use a ball to play, like football or basketball.
Example: Football is a popular ball sport that is played by millions around the world.
cheer (verb)
Definition: Showing support and happiness by clapping, shouting, or being excited.
Example: The crowd cheered loudly when their team scored a goal.
commentator (noun [c])
Definition: Someone who describes on TV or radio what is happening in a sporting event.
Example: The commentator explained the game's key moments to the viewers.
competitive (adjective)
Definition: Trying hard to win against others.
Example: The two friends are very competitive and always try to outdo each other in games.
contact sport (noun [c])
Definition: A sport in which there is physical contact between players, such as football or rugby.
Example: Boxing is a contact sport that involves physical contact and punches between opponents.
fast-paced (adjective)
Definition: Happening quickly and with a lot of energy.
Example: The football match's fast-paced action kept me on the edge of my seat.
hooligan (noun [c])
Definition: A person who behaves badly, often causing trouble or violence in public settings.
Example: The hooligans caused trouble after the football match, damaging property.
martial arts (noun [pl])
Definition: Various types of self-defence or combat techniques practised as a sport.
Example: He's been studying martial arts for years to learn self-defence.
motorsport (noun [u])
Definition: Racing with fast cars or motorbikes.
Example: My dad loves watching motorsport on TV, especially Formula 1.
professional (noun [c])
Definition: An individual who is paid to play a particular sport or activity at a high level.
Example: She became a professional player after years of dedication and hard work.
racket sport (noun [c])
Definition: Games where people hit a ball with a racket, like tennis or badminton.
Example: He was always good at racket sports because he had excellent hand to eye coordination.
spectator (noun [c])
Definition: A person who watches a sports or other event.
Example: The stadium was filled with spectators cheering for their favourite team.
sponsorship (noun [u])
Definition: When money is given to an event, team, or individual in exchange for advertising.
Example: The football player made a huge amount of money from a sponsorship deal with Reebok.
sports hall (noun [c])
Definition: A large indoor space for playing sports or exercising.
Example: The kids played basketball in the sports hall after school.
stand (noun)
Definition: Where people sit or stand to watch sports games or concerts.
Example: We cheered loudly from the stands as our team scored a goal.
televised (adjective)
Definition: Shown on television.
Example: The championship game will be televised on Saturday.
top-flight (adjective)
Definition: The highest level of quality or skill.
Example: She's a top-flight athlete and regularly competes in international competitions.
work off (phrasal verb)
Definition: To get rid of or reduce something, like stress or calories, through physical activity.
Example: I'm going for a run to work off the extra calories from dinner.
Exercise 1: Gap-fill Exercise
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word or phrase from the list provided below.
1. The ___________ of the gymnasts at the Olympics was truly impressive.
2. Football is the most popular team __________ in the world.
3. The ___________ provided a lively explanation of what was happening during the football match.
4. Players can sometimes get injured by players from the other team when participating in ___________.
5. The match was so ___________, I could hardly keep up with the action!
6. He spent hours in the gym to ___________ the extra calories he consumed over the weekend.
7. Pupils played five-a-side football in the school __________ during their free time.
commentator
ball sport
sports hall
burn off
agility
fast-paced
contact sports
Exercise 2: Matching Exercise
Fill in the missing words from the following article.
In a packed 1__________ last Saturday, 2__________ gathered to witness the highly-anticipated martial arts tournament. This 3__________ event featured impressive displays of 4__________ , as participants executed lightning-fast moves with precision and skill. The fast-paced action kept the audience on their feet, which erupted in 5__________ each time a competitor scored a point. Meanwhile, viewers at home could also enjoy the action as the competition was 6__________.
top-flight
televised
spectators
sports hall
cheers
athleticism
Exercise 3: Multiple-Choice Exercise
Choose the best word to complete each sentence.
1. The ___________ provided expert analysis and insights during the game.
a) commentator
b) coach
c) manager
2. The tournament was highly __________ so no one could predict who the winner would be.
a) competitive
b) top-flight
c) athleticism
3. The ___________ were filled with enthusiastic fans cheering for their favourite team.
a) hooligans
b) stands
c) pitch
4. The company decided to provide ___________ to the local football team.
a) spectators
b) advice
c) sponsorship
5. The sport of boxing is a classic example of a ___________.
a) motorsport
b) ball sport
c) contact sport
6. The game had to be stopped as fighting broke out among __________ in the stands.
a) spectators
b) hooligans
c) martial arts
Vocabulary Answer Key:
Exercise 1: 1. agility, 2. ball sport, 3. commentator, 4. contact sports, 5. fast-paced, 6. burn off, 7. sports hall
Exercise 2: 1. sports hall, 2. spectators, 3. top-flight, 4. athleticism, 5. cheers, 6. Televised.
Exercise 3: 1a, 2a, 3b, 4c, 5c, 6b