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English File - Pre-intermediate - Lesson 10A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 10A in the English File Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "athletics", "rugby", "cycling", etc.

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English File - Pre-intermediate
sport
[noun]

a physical activity or competitive game with specific rules that people do for fun or as a profession

Ex: Hockey is an exciting sport played on ice or field , with sticks and a small puck or ball .
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athletics
[noun]

any sport involving running, jumping, throwing and other forms of exertion, typically performed competitively

Ex: The Olympics is the pinnacle of athletics, where the world 's best athletes come together to compete in a variety of track and field events .
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baseball
[noun]

a game played with a bat and ball by two teams of 9 players who try to hit the ball and then run around four bases before the other team can return the ball

Ex: Watching a live baseball game is always exciting.
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a type of sport where two teams, with often five players each, try to throw a ball through a net that is hanging from a ring and gain points

Ex: The players practiced their basketball skills for the upcoming tournament .
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cycling
[noun]

the sport or activity of riding a bicycle

Ex: Many people find cycling to be a fun way to socialize while exercising with friends .
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football
[noun]

a sport, played by two teams of eleven players who try to score by carrying or kicking an oval ball into the other team's end zone or through their goalpost

Ex: Tim loves playing football with his friends on Sundays .
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a sport that develops and displays one's agility, balance, coordination, and strength

Ex: After watching the Olympic gymnastics events , she was inspired to enroll in a local gymnastics club .
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handball
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an indoor game for two teams of players each trying to throw a ball with their hands to the opponent's goal

Ex: She has been practicing handball for several years .
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rugby
[noun]

a game played by two teams of thirteen or fifteen players, who kick or carry an oval ball over the other team’s line to score points

Ex: We are watching a rugby match on TV tonight .
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skiing
[noun]

the activity or sport of moving over snow on skis

Ex: The ski resort offers a variety of amenities and activities for guests , including skiing, snowboarding , and tubing .
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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: They play tennis as a way to stay active and fit .
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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: We cheer loudly for our school 's volleyball team during their matches .
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the activity or sport of sailing on water by standing on a special board with a sail attached to it

Ex: Many people enjoy windsurfing as a way to connect with nature and enjoy the beauty of the ocean.
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yoga
[noun]

a system of physical exercises, including breath control and meditation, practiced to gain more control over your body and mind

Ex: Yoga is a great way to start the day .
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English File - Pre-intermediate
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