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Cambridge English: KET (A2 Key) - Sports Concepts

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Cambridge English: KET (A2 Key)
to do
to do
[Verb]

to perform an action that is not mentioned by name

Ex: What are you doing tomorrow? 
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to relax
to relax
[Verb]

to feel less worried or stressed

Ex: After a long day at work, I like to relax with a good book. 
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tired
tired
[Adjective]

needing to sleep or rest because of not having any more energy

Ex: After a long day at work, he felt extremely tired. 
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careful
careful
[Adjective]

giving attention or thought to what we are doing to avoid doing something wrong, hurting ourselves, or damaging something

Ex: Be careful when crossing the street. 
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to hit
to hit
[Verb]

to make a ball move by striking it with a stick, bat, etc.

Ex: She hit the tennis ball with a powerful forehand. 
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net
net
[noun]

the barrier in the middle of a court over which players hit the ball, used in sports such as tennis

Ex: The tennis player's powerful serve sent the ball over the net and into the opponent's court. 
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racket
racket
[noun]

an object with a handle, an oval frame and a tightly fixed net, used for hitting the ball in sports such as badminton, tennis, etc.

Ex: She swung her racket with precision to win the tennis match. 
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to score
to score
[Verb]

to gain a point, goal, etc. in a game, competition, or sport

Ex: He scored a goal in the final minute. 
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to throw
to throw
[Verb]

to make something move through the air by quickly moving your arm and hand

Ex: Be careful not to throw stones at the windows. 
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race
race
[noun]

a competition between people, vehicles, animals, etc. to find out which one is the fastest and finishes first

Ex: My brother won a medal in the bicycle race. 
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match
match
[noun]

a competition in which two players or teams compete against one another such as soccer, boxing, etc.

Ex: The soccer match ended in a tie, with both teams scoring two goals each. 
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bat
bat
[noun]

a long and thin sports tool used for hitting a ball in games like baseball, cricket, or tennis

Ex: He swung the bat and hit a home run. 
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to win
to win
[Verb]

to become the most successful, the luckiest, or the best in a game, race, fight, etc.

Ex: Our team won the championship after a hard-fought season. 
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to catch
to catch
[Verb]

to stop and hold an object that is moving through the air

Ex: Be careful to catch the egg without breaking it. 
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to climb
to climb
[Verb]

to go up mountains, cliffs, or high natural places as a sport

Ex: He likes to climb mountains on weekends. 
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goal
goal
[noun]

a point scored in some sports by putting or carrying the ball into the intended area

Ex: Despite their best efforts, the team couldn't score a goal. 
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member
member
[noun]

someone or something that is in a specific group, club, or organization

Ex: All members are invited to the annual general meeting. 
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player
player
[noun]

someone who engages in a type of game or sport, either as their job or hobby

Ex: Each player in cricket has a unique position in the field. 
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prize
prize
[noun]

anything that is given as a reward to someone who has done very good work or to the winner of a contest, game of chance, etc.

Ex: She was thrilled to receive the first prize in the art competition for her stunning painting. 
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to skate
to skate
[Verb]

to move on ice or other smooth surfaces using ice skates, roller skates, or a skateboard

Ex: In winter, people often skate on frozen lakes or outdoor ice rinks. 
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skateboard

a small board with two sets of wheels we stand on to move around by pushing one foot down

Ex: He enjoys riding his skateboard around the neighborhood, doing tricks and jumps at the local skate park. 
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to ski
to ski
[Verb]

to move on snow on two sliding bars that are worn on the feet

Ex: Winter enthusiasts often ski down slopes to enjoy the snowy landscapes. 
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snowboard
snowboard
[noun]

a type of board that we use to move down the snowy hills

Ex: He strapped on his snowboard and headed to the slopes for a day of snowboarding. 
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to surf
to surf
[Verb]

to move on sea waves by standing or lying on a special board

Ex: He loves to surf, spending hours riding the waves and perfecting his technique. 
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surfboard
surfboard
[noun]

a long board we stand or lie on to ride waves

Ex: They rented surfboards and wetsuits for their surfing lesson, eager to learn how to ride the waves. 
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tennis player

a person who plays the sport of tennis

Ex: The young tennis player dreamed of winning a Grand Slam. 
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winner
winner
[noun]

someone who achieves the best results or performs better than other players in a game, sport, or competition

Ex: He was the winner of the marathon. 
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