Vocabolario per IELTS General (Punteggio 8-9) - Gli sport

Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi relative allo sport necessarie per l'esame IELTS di formazione generale.

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Vocabulary for General Training IELTS (8-9)

curling

[sostantivo]

a winter game where players slide round flat stones across the ice in order to hit a certain mark

curling, curling sportivo

Ex: He watched in awe as the curling team executed a perfect shot, sending their stone curling around obstacles to land squarely in the center of the house.

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CrossFit

[sostantivo]

a high-intensity fitness program that combines various exercises like weightlifting, cardio, and gymnastics

CrossFit

Ex: CrossFit has gained popularity in recent years for its effectiveness in improving strength , endurance , and overall athletic performance , attracting athletes of all ages and fitness levels .

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parachuting

[sostantivo]

the activity of jumping down from a flying plane with a parachute

paracadutismo

Ex: Parachuting competitions test participants on precision landing and freefall maneuvers .

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lacrosse

[sostantivo]

a game played on a field with two teams, each consisting of ten players using long-handled sticks with a net to throw, carry, and catch the ball

lacrosse

Ex: She cheered from the sidelines as her son scored a goal in the final seconds of the lacrosse match, securing the team's victory.

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floorball

[sostantivo]

a team sport played indoors with plastic sticks and a lightweight ball, resembling indoor hockey

floorball, pallamano su parquet

Ex: He scored a hat trick in the floorball match, leading his team to victory with his precise shooting and strategic playmaking.

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tetherball

[sostantivo]

an outdoor game played with a tall pole and a ball attached to a rope, where players hit the ball in opposite directions to wrap the rope around the pole in their favor

pallone attaccato, tetherball

Ex: Tetherball required quick reflexes and strategic positioning to outmaneuver opponents and strike the ball with enough force to win the game.

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seed

[sostantivo]

a strong and highly ranked player in a sports tournamnet

testa di serie, testa di serie alta

Ex: The seed in the tennis tournament breezed through the early rounds , showcasing their skill and dominance on the court .

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wild card

[sostantivo]

a team or player that gains a tournament or playoff spot without meeting regular qualification criteria

jolly, carta jolly

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decathlon

[sostantivo]

a competition consisting of ten different sports that takes place over two days

decathlon

Ex: He struggled with fatigue during the final events of decathlon but summoned the strength to finish strong and earn a podium spot .

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titlist

[sostantivo]

a person who holds a title or championship in a particular activity or sport

campione, titolare del titolo

Ex: He was hailed as the new titlist in the world of chess, winning the championship match against the reigning grandmaster with a brilliant display of strategy and skill.

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contender

[sostantivo]

a person or team trying to win something in a contest, especially one with a strong chance of winning

contendente, candidata

Ex: He was determined to prove himself as contender in the marathon , training rigorously and pushing himself to the limit in preparation for the race .

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rookie

[sostantivo]

a person in their first year of professional competition or activity

principiante, novellino

Ex: rookie journalist covered her first assignment with enthusiasm and determination , eager to prove herself in the competitive field of reporting .

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playoff

[sostantivo]

the final match to determine the winning team or player when they have the same score

playoff, partita di spareggio

Ex: The playoffs were a thrilling showdown between the top teams in the league , with each game bringing fans to the edge of their seats as they watched their favorite teams battle for supremacy .

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grandstand finish

[sostantivo]

an exciting or dramatic conclusion to a sporting event, often with a close or unexpected outcome

arrivo emozionante, conclusione spettacolare

Ex: The golf tournament reached grandstand finish as the leader narrowly missed a putt on the final hole , opening the door for a sudden-death playoff to determine the winner .

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most valuable player

[sostantivo]

the palyer that is judged to be the most significant or useful in the team

giocatore di maggior valore, giocatore più prezioso

Ex: The soccer goalkeeper was named the Most Valuable Player of the tournament after making a series of crucial saves and keeping clean sheets in several key matches.

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