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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
sports meeting

an organized event at which multiple athletic competitions are staged

Ex: The school's annual sports meeting included track races, long jump, and relay events. 
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athletics
athletics
[noun]

the sport of competing in track and field events, including running races and various competitions in jumping and throwing

Ex: She trained all winter to qualify for the national athletics championships in the 400‑meter dash. 
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away game
away game
[noun]

a competition that is held at the ground of an opponent

Ex: They're gearing up for a tough away game. 
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home game
home game
[noun]

a sports match played on a team's own field or court, rather than at the opponent's location

Ex: The team won their first home game of the season. 
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strenuous
strenuous
[Adjective]

requiring great physical effort or energy

Ex: The strenuous hike drained their physical energy. 
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to commit
to commit
[Verb]

to do a particular thing that is unlawful or wrong

Ex: He was arrested for attempting to commit fraud by falsifying financial documents. 
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foul
foul
[noun]

an act in a sport that is against the rules and is not allowed

Ex: The player was penalized for a foul after tripping his opponent. 
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defense
defense
[noun]

the team, players, or tactics whose primary role is to prevent the opposing side from scoring or gaining advantage in a game or match

Ex: The defense held firm in the final quarter and preserved the 2–1 lead. 
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dribble
dribble
[noun]

the controlled advancement of a ball by a player using repeated slight touches, kicks, or pushes to keep possession and move past opponents

Ex: His tight dribble around the defender created space for a shot on goal. 
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striker
striker
[noun]

a player positioned at the front of a soccer team whose main role is to score goals

Ex: The striker scored the winning goal in the final minute. 
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penalty area

the rectangular area in front of the goal on a soccer field where the goalkeeper can handle the ball and fouls may result in a penalty kick

Ex: The defender fouled him inside the penalty area. 
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center circle

a marked circle at the center of a sports field or court, used to regulate starting play or positioning

Ex: The striker waited in the center circle before the kick-off. 
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boundary
boundary
[noun]

a dividing line, marker, or limit that separates one geographic area, property, or physical space from another

Ex: The ball bounced just inside the boundary for a match‑saving four. 
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serve
serve
[noun]

the action of putting the ball or puck into play to start a point or match

Ex: The tennis player's serve was powerful and accurate. 
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to pass
to pass
[Verb]

to give the ball to a teammate by kicking, throwing, etc.

Ex: He passed the ball to Sterling. 
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bounce
bounce
[noun]

the act or motion of rebounding after striking a surface

Ex: The bounce of the ball off the wall surprised him. 
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hurdling
hurdling
[noun]

the athletic event or technique in track and field where athletes sprint and jump over hurdles set at regular distances along a track

Ex: He set a new school record in the 110-meter hurdling. 
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amateur
amateur
[Adjective]

done for recreation, not as an occupation

Ex: She had an amateur interest in painting, often creating artworks in her spare time. 
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durability

the ability of a person to resist fatigue or injury over time, especially during physical activity or stress

Ex: The athlete's durability kept him in the game all season. 
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to cheer on

to loudly support or encourage someone, especially during a performance or competition

Ex: The crowd will cheer you on if you give your best effort. 
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umpire
umpire
[noun]

an official who is in charge of a game and makes sure players obey the rules in sports such as tennis, baseball, and cricket

Ex: The umpire called the runner out at home plate after a close tag. 
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memorabilia

objects, records, or keepsakes preserved because they are connected with memorable people, events, places, or activities

Ex: She boxed up decades of concert tickets and posters as family memorabilia. 
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trophy
trophy
[noun]

an object that is awarded to the winner of a competition

Ex: The team lifted the championship trophy after their victory. 
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treadmill
treadmill
[noun]

a fitness machine with a moving surface that allows people to walk or run in one place for exercise

Ex: She used the treadmill at the gym for her daily cardio workout, setting a steady pace for 30 minutes. 
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changing room

a room that people use in stores, gyms, schools, etc. to change or try on clothes

Ex: She went to the changing room to try on the dress before deciding to buy it. 
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stamina
stamina
[noun]

the mental or physical strength that makes one continue doing something hard for a long time

Ex: Marathon runners need exceptional stamina to complete the 26.2-mile race. 
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