Starters 2 - Intense Activities

Here you will learn some English words about intense activities, such as "volleyball", "tennis", and "climb", prepared for starter level students.

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Starters 2
sport [noun]

any of the various physical activities people do for fun or to stay healthy

Ex: She never misses a basketball game on TV as it 's her favorite sport .
soccer [noun]

a type of sport where two teams, with eleven players each, try to kick a ball into a specific area to win points

Ex: She joined a soccer league to compete against other teams .

a type of sport in which two teams of 6 players try to hit a ball over a net and into the other team's side

Ex: Volleyball is an exciting sport where teams try to score points by hitting the ball over the net .
hiking [noun]

the activity of taking long walks in the countryside or mountains, often for fun

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tennis [noun]

a sport in which two or four players use rackets to hit a small ball backward and forward over a net

Ex: She won the tennis tournament and received a trophy .
to climb [verb]

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

Ex: The experienced instructor patiently taught the group how to climb safely .
to swim [verb]

to move through water by moving parts of the body, typically arms and legs

Ex: While I was swimming at the lake , I found a seashell .
swimming [noun]

the act of moving our bodies through water with the use of our arms and legs, particularly as a sport

Ex: Swimming helps to improve our cardiovascular fitness .
to run [verb]

to move using our legs, faster than we usually walk, in a way that both feet are never on the ground at the same time

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to build [verb]

to put together different materials such as brick to make a building, etc.

Ex: These cottages are built with timber and thatch .

to do or play something many times to become good at it

Ex: In preparation for the upcoming exam , students are advised to practice solving a variety of questions and problems .