Sprinting

Sprinting

Middle-distance Running

Middle-distance Running

Long-distance Running

Long-distance Running

Marathon

Marathon

Hurdling

Hurdling

Steeplechase

Steeplechase

Relay Race

Relay Race

Long Jump

Long Jump

Triple Jump

Triple Jump

High Jump

High Jump

Pole Vault

Pole Vault

Shot Put

Shot Put

Decathlon

Decathlon

Discus Throw

Discus Throw

Heptathlon

Heptathlon

Race Walking

Race Walking

Road Running

Road Running

Hammer Throw

Hammer Throw

Javelin Throw

Javelin Throw

Cross-Country Running

Cross-Country Running

Track and Field Events

Track and Field Events

Sprinting - Sports

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Vocabulary
1.
sprinting
[n]
/spɹˈɪntɪŋ/
2.
running
[n]
/ˈɹənɪŋ/
3.
type
[n]
/taɪp/
4.
distance
[n]
/ˈdɪstəns/
5.
race
[v]
/reɪs/
6.
meter
[n]
/ˈmiːtɚ/
7.
Olympic Games
[n]
/əlˈɪmpɪk ɡˈeɪmz/
8.
sport
[n]
/spɔːrt/
9.
event
[n]
/ɪˈvɛnt/
10.
history
[n]
/ˈhɪstɚi/ , /ˈhɪstri/
11.
ancient
[adj]
/ˈeɪnʃənt/
12.
Greece
[n]
/ɡriːs/
13.
track
[n]
/træk/
14.
dirt
[n]
/ˈdɝt/
15.
path
[n]
/pæθ/
16.
modern
[adj]
/ˈmɑdɚn/
17.
practice
[n]
/ˈpræktɪs/
18.
runner
[n]
/ˈɹənɝ/
19.
strong
[adj]
/strɑŋ/
20.
quick
[adj]
/ˈkwɪk/
21.
technique
[n]
/tɛkˈnik/
22.
starting block
[n]
/stˈɑːɹɾɪŋ blˈɑːk/
23.
finish line
[n]
/fˈɪnɪʃ lˈaɪn/
24.
famous
[adj]
/ˈfeɪməs/
25.
athlete
[n]
/ˈæθˌlit/
26.
world record
[n]
/wˈɜːld ɹˈɛkɚd/
27.
gold medal
[n]
/ɡˈoʊld mˈɛdəl/
28.
USA
[n]
29.
professional
[adj]
/prəˈfɛʃənl/
30.
exercise
[n]
/ˈɛksɚˌsaɪz/
31.
fit
[adj]
/fɪt/
32.
healthy
[adj]
/ˈhɛlθi/
33.
sports day
[n]
/spˈoːɹts dˈeɪ/
34.
cheetah
[n]
/ˈʧiːtə/
35.
amazing
[adj]
/əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
Practice
1.
sprinting
[n]
/spɹˈɪntɪŋ/
2.
running
[n]
/ˈɹənɪŋ/
3.
type
[n]
/taɪp/
4.
distance
[n]
/ˈdɪstəns/
5.
race
[v]
/reɪs/
6.
meter
[n]
/ˈmiːtɚ/
7.
Olympic Games
[n]
/əlˈɪmpɪk ɡˈeɪmz/
8.
sport
[n]
/spɔːrt/
9.
event
[n]
/ɪˈvɛnt/
10.
history
[n]
/ˈhɪstɚi/ , /ˈhɪstri/
11.
ancient
[adj]
/ˈeɪnʃənt/
12.
Greece
[n]
/ɡriːs/
13.
track
[n]
/træk/
14.
dirt
[n]
/ˈdɝt/
15.
path
[n]
/pæθ/
16.
modern
[adj]
/ˈmɑdɚn/
17.
practice
[n]
/ˈpræktɪs/
18.
runner
[n]
/ˈɹənɝ/
19.
strong
[adj]
/strɑŋ/
20.
quick
[adj]
/ˈkwɪk/
21.
technique
[n]
/tɛkˈnik/
22.
starting block
[n]
/stˈɑːɹɾɪŋ blˈɑːk/
23.
finish line
[n]
/fˈɪnɪʃ lˈaɪn/
24.
famous
[adj]
/ˈfeɪməs/
25.
athlete
[n]
/ˈæθˌlit/
26.
world record
[n]
/wˈɜːld ɹˈɛkɚd/
27.
gold medal
[n]
/ɡˈoʊld mˈɛdəl/
28.
USA
[n]
29.
professional
[adj]
/prəˈfɛʃənl/
30.
exercise
[n]
/ˈɛksɚˌsaɪz/
31.
fit
[adj]
/fɪt/
32.
healthy
[adj]
/ˈhɛlθi/
33.
sports day
[n]
/spˈoːɹts dˈeɪ/
34.
cheetah
[n]
/ˈʧiːtə/
35.
amazing
[adj]
/əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
1.
sprinting
[n]
/spɹˈɪntɪŋ/
the act of running at full speed for a short distance, typically in races under 400 meters, where the goal is to reach maximum velocity in minimal time
2.
running
[n]
/ˈɹənɪŋ/
the act of walking in a way that is very fast and both feet are never on the ground at the same time, particularly as a sport
3.
type
[n]
/taɪp/
a class or group of people or things that have common characteristics or share particular qualities
4.
distance
[n]
/ˈdɪstəns/
the length of the space that is between two places or points
5.
race
[v]
/reɪs/
to compete against someone to see who is the fastest
6.
meter
[n]
/ˈmiːtɚ/
the basic unit of measuring length that is equal to 100 centimeters
7.
Olympic Games
[n]
/əlˈɪmpɪk ɡˈeɪmz/
a global sporting event held every four years, where athletes from around the world compete in various sports for medals
8.
sport
[n]
/spɔːrt/
a physical activity or competitive game with specific rules that people do for fun or as a profession
9.
event
[n]
/ɪˈvɛnt/
a specific contest or competition within a larger tournament or meet
10.
history
[n]
/ˈhɪstɚi/ , /ˈhɪstri/
a description of a past event available in the form of a writing or recorded voice
11.
ancient
[adj]
/ˈeɪnʃənt/
related or belonging to a period of history that is long gone
12.
Greece
[n]
/ɡriːs/
a country with a long history and rich culture located in South Eastern Europe and Northern Mediterranean Sea
13.
track
[n]
/træk/
a course that is used for racing, usually round, and with multiple lanes
14.
dirt
[n]
/ˈdɝt/
the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
15.
path
[n]
/pæθ/
a way or track that is built or made by people walking over the same ground
16.
modern
[adj]
/ˈmɑdɚn/
related to the most recent time or to the present time
17.
practice
[n]
/ˈpræktɪs/
the act of repeatedly doing something to become better at doing it
18.
runner
[n]
/ˈɹənɝ/
a person who runs as a sport or hobby
19.
strong
[adj]
/strɑŋ/
having a lot of physical power
20.
quick
[adj]
/ˈkwɪk/
having rapid movement or speed
21.
technique
[n]
/tɛkˈnik/
a specific method of carrying out an activity that requires special skills
22.
starting block
[n]
/stˈɑːɹɾɪŋ blˈɑːk/
a platform with footholds used by sprinters and swimmers at the beginning of a race to push off with maximum force and speed
23.
finish line
[n]
/fˈɪnɪʃ lˈaɪn/
a marking or line indicating the end of a race or competition
24.
famous
[adj]
/ˈfeɪməs/
known by a lot of people
25.
athlete
[n]
/ˈæθˌlit/
a person who is good at sports and physical exercise, and often competes in sports competitions
26.
world record
[n]
/wˈɜːld ɹˈɛkɚd/
the best performance ever achieved in a particular sport, activity, or field
27.
gold medal
[n]
/ɡˈoʊld mˈɛdəl/
an award made of gold or gold-colored metal, given to the winner of a race or competition to symbolize their victory
28.
USA
[n]
a country in North America that has 50 states
29.
professional
[adj]
/prəˈfɛʃənl/
doing an activity as a job and not just for fun
30.
exercise
[n]
/ˈɛksɚˌsaɪz/
a mental or physical activity that helps keep our mind and body healthy
31.
fit
[adj]
/fɪt/
healthy and strong, especially due to regular physical exercise or balanced diet
32.
healthy
[adj]
/ˈhɛlθi/
(of a person) not having physical or mental problems
33.
sports day
[n]
/spˈoːɹts dˈeɪ/
the day on which students do not attend classes and play sports instead
34.
cheetah
[n]
/ˈʧiːtə/
a type of large and wild animal that is from the cat family, can run very fast, and has yellow fur that is covered with small black spots
35.
amazing
[adj]
/əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
extremely surprising, particularly in a good way

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Sprinting 
Read a short passage about a race where every second counts as runners dash at full speed to reach the finish line. 
1.1
Sprinting is a type of running.  It is very fast and covers a short distance.  People race in sprints.  These races are 100 meters, 200 meters, or 400 meters long.  Sprinting is in the Olympic Games and other big sports events. 

1.2
Sprinting has a long history.  People have always liked to see who can run the fastest.  In ancient Greece, sprinting was in the first Olympic Games around 776 BC.  The runners did not have special shoes or tracks.  They ran on dirt paths.  Today, we have modern tracks and special shoes. 

1.3
Sprinting needs a lot of practice.  Runners must be strong and quick.  They also need good technique.  This means they must move their legs and arms the right way.  Sprinting starts with a push from the starting blocks.  This helps the runner get a good start.  The runner then runs as fast as possible to the finish line. 

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1.4
Many famous athletes are sprinters.  Usain Bolt from Jamaica is very famous.  He holds the world record for the 100-meter and 200-meter races.  Bolt is very fast and has won many gold medals in the Olympics.  Other famous sprinters are Carl Lewis and Florence Griffith-Joyner from the USA.  They also set records and won many medals. 

1.5
Sprinting is not just for professional athletes.  Many people sprint for fun or exercise.  It is a good way to stay fit and healthy.  Schools often have sprint races on sports days.  Kids like running fast and racing with their friends. 

1.6
Fun fact: Cheetahs are the fastest land animals.  They can run up to 70 miles per hour.  This is much faster than any human can run.  Usain Bolt, the fastest human, can run about 28 miles per hour.  This shows how amazing cheetahs are at sprinting! 

1. Sprinting

1. Sprinting

Track and Field Events

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QuizSkip the quiz
1.

What is sprinting?

A

A fast run over a short distance

B

A type of jumping sport

C

A game played with a ball

D

A slow, long-distance run

2.

Where did sprinting first appear in the Olympics?

A

Ancient Rome

B

Ancient Egypt

C

Ancient Greece

D

Ancient China

3.

What is not an important quality for a sprinter?

A

Being strong

B

Being fast

C

Being tall

D

Having good technique

4.

Who is the fastest human sprinter in the 100-meter race?

A

Carl Lewis

B

Florence Griffith-Joyner

C

Usain Bolt

D

Ronnie Baker

5.

Choose True or False for each sentence.

Modern sprinters use starting blocks to help them begin the race.

Sprinting is only for professional athletes.

Cheetahs can run faster than any human sprinter.

True
False
6.

Fill the blanks with correct word or numbers based on the passage. (There are two extra options.)

Sprinting is a type of running that covers a

distance.

Sprinting races are typically 100 meters, 200 meters, or

meters long.

Sprinting was featured in the first Olympic Games around

BC.

Cheetahs can run up to

miles per hour, much faster than any human can run.

short
400
776
70
long
500
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