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: Football is a popular sport that is played with a round ball and two teams .

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

Ex: He switched his focus from soccer to athletics after discovering a talent for the javelin .
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: In baseball , the aim is to hit the ball and then run around the bases .

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 coach emphasized teamwork as the key to success in basketball .
cycling [noun]

the sport or activity of riding a bicycle

Ex: The annual cycling event attracted participants from all over the country .
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

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a sport that develops and displays one's agility, balance, coordination, and strength

Ex: Many schools offer gymnastics classes to help students develop coordination and balance .
handball [noun]

an indoor game for two teams of players each trying to throw a ball with their hands to the opponent's goal

Ex: The championship match in handball drew a large crowd of enthusiastic spectators .
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: Rugby requires strength and good teamwork .
skiing [noun]

the activity or sport of moving over snow on skis

Ex: The family planned a weekend getaway to the mountains for some skiing and snowboarding .
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 .

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 .

the activity or sport of sailing on water by standing on a special board with a sail attached to it

Ex: The beach is a popular destination for windsurfing , thanks to its consistent winds and calm waters .
yoga [noun]

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

Ex: The yoga session was very calming and rejuvenating .