to play

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hockey

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Rugby is a team sport played between two teams, typically of 15 players each, on a rectangular field with goalposts at each end. The objective is to score points by carrying, passing, or kicking the ball over the opponent’s goal line or through the goalposts. The game involves a combination of running, tackling, and strategy, and is played in two main forms: rugby union and rugby league, each with slightly different rules. Rugby is known for its physical contact, teamwork, and fast-paced action. It is popular in countries like New Zealand, England, South Africa, and Australia, with major competitions like the Rugby World Cup.

What is "rugby"?

rugby

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Badminton is a fast-paced sport played with a shuttlecock and rackets. It can be played between two players or two teams of two players each. The objective is to hit the shuttlecock over a net and into the opponent's side of the court in such a way that they cannot return it. Points are scored when the shuttlecock lands in the opponent's court or they fail to return it properly. The game is typically played indoors on a rectangular court, and it requires agility, quick reflexes, and precise shot placement.

What is "badminton"?

badminton

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Gymnastics is a sport that involves performing exercises and routines that require strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination. Athletes in gymnastics perform on various apparatuses such as the vault, balance beam, floor, and uneven bars for women, and the pommel horse, rings, parallel bars, and high bar for men. The sport is known for its precision, fluid movements, and ability to combine acrobatics with artistic performance. Gymnastics is featured in major competitions like the Olympic Games, where athletes compete individually or as part of a team, showcasing their abilities in both technical and creative routines.

What is "gymnastics"?

gymnastics

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Volleyball is a team sport played between two teams, typically of six players each, on a rectangular court divided by a net. The objective is to score points by sending the ball over the net and into the opponent's side of the court, while preventing the opposing team from returning the ball. Players use their hands to hit the ball, and each team is allowed three touches before the ball must be sent over the net. The game is played in sets, and the team that wins the most sets wins the match. Volleyball is known for its fast-paced action, teamwork, and skillful play.

What is "volleyball"?

volleyball

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Tennis is a sport played between two players or two teams of two players each. The objective is to hit a ball over a net into the opponent's side of the court in such a way that they cannot return it within the rules. Players use a racket to hit the ball and aim to score points by making the ball land in the designated areas of the court. The game is played on different surfaces, including grass, clay, and hard courts. Points are scored in a specific system, with games, sets, and matches determining the winner.

What is "tennis"?

tennis

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Cricket is a team sport played between two teams, usually of eleven players each, on an oval-shaped field. The objective is to score more runs than the opposing team. One team bats, and the other team bowls and tries to stop the batters from scoring. The batter’s goal is to hit the ball and run back and forth between two markers to score runs or by hitting the ball to the boundary of the field. The bowling team tries to get the batter out by hitting the wickets with the ball, catching the ball, or using other methods. The game is played in different formats, with teams trying to score the most runs before the game ends.

What is "cricket"?

cricket

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to do

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Athletics is a collection of sports that involve physical activities such as running, jumping, throwing, and walking. These events are typically performed individually, although there are some team events, like relay races. Athletics is known for its simplicity and focus on natural physical abilities, testing endurance, speed, strength, and coordination. Common events in athletics include sprinting, long-distance running, high jump, long jump, shot put, and pole vault. It is a key part of many major sports competitions, such as the Olympic Games, where athletes from around the world compete in these events.

What is "athletics"?

athletics

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archery

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Karate is a Japanese martial art that focuses on striking techniques, including punches, kicks, knee strikes, and elbow strikes. It also involves blocking, defending, and kata, which are pre-arranged forms, to improve balance, strength, and coordination. Karate emphasizes discipline, respect, and mental focus, aiming to develop both physical and inner strength. Training often includes practicing techniques in the air, called kihon, sparring with a partner, called kumite, and performing kata to refine movement and technique. Karate is practiced for self-defense, physical fitness, and personal growth, and it is one of the most popular martial arts worldwide.

What is "karate"?

karate

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to go

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running

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aerobics

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Skiing is a winter sport that has got people sliding down snow-covered slopes or trails on long, flat skis attached to their boots. It is an activity pursued, at a competitive or recreational level, or as a form of transport, and includes various types such as downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, and freestyle skiing. Skiers use poles to help stabilize balance and assist in turning, and the speed and difficulty greatly depend on the terrain. Skiing needs coordination, balance, and control, allowing for exciting enjoyment of a snow-covered landscape while being active.

What is "skiing"?

skiing

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Sailing is a sport or activity where boats are moved by the wind using sails. The sails catch the wind, which pushes the boat forward across the water. Sailing can be done for recreation or in races, and it takes place on different bodies of water, such as lakes, rivers, or oceans. To sail, the person in control of the boat must adjust the sails and steer the boat to navigate in different wind conditions. Sailing can be peaceful and relaxing or exciting and challenging, depending on the environment and type of boat used.

What is "sailing"?

sailing

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to canoe

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Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 2 - 2B in the Insight Elementary coursebook, such as "running", "canoe", "tennis", etc.

Insight Elementary「ユニット2 - 2B」の語彙