Vocabulary Lessons

"Sports"

Introduction

Playing sports is not just for the Olympic games or professional athletes. Everyone can enjoy the benefit of relaxing, burning off stress, and getting good exercise. Listen to the words below and consult a dictionary if you need a definition. Write a sample sentence for each word to learn how it is used in context, as seen in the example. You can use the Internet to find such sentences.

Listening Exercise

A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.

badminton
baseball
basketball
boxing
cycling
fencing
jogging
rugby
skateboarding
skiing
snowboarding
soccer
softball
surfing
swimming
table tennis
tennis
volleyball
weight lifting
wrestling

Practice

You really have to know how to pass, shoot, and dribble the ball down the court to play ______.

basketball

badminton

soccer

In _________, you have to wear protective gear to protect your body and face from your opponent's sword.

fencing

surfing

rugby

_____ requires a lot of skill to hit the ball with your paddle so your opponent can return it back over the net.

softball

table tennis

tennis

Follow-Up Activity

Name one sport you enjoying doing or watching and then discuss a sport you would like to try in the future. Explain your reasons why the sport interests you and what special equipment or training is needed to perform the sport.

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