English File - Intermediate - Lesson 5A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 5A in the English File Intermediate coursebook, such as "referee", "spectator", "crowd", etc.

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English File - 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 .
coach [noun]

someone who trains a person or team in sport

Ex: The chess coach taught strategies that helped in winning several tournaments .
fan [noun]

someone who greatly admires or is interested in someone or something

Ex: My little brother is a fan of animals and dreams of becoming a zookeeper .
player [noun]

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

Ex:
referee [noun]

an official who is in charge of a game, making sure the rules are obeyed by the players

Ex: As a former player , she decided to become a referee to stay involved in the sport she loved .
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: Players appealed to the umpire for clarification after the disputed catch .

a person who watches sport competitions closely

Ex: The stadium was filled with spectators , all eagerly awaiting the start of the championship game .
crowd [noun]

a large group of people gathered together in a particular place

Ex: The protest drew a diverse crowd , all united in their demand for change and justice .

a large indoor facility designed for sports and physical activities

Ex: The school organized a tournament in the sports hall , where teams from different grades competed for the championship trophy .
stadium [noun]

a very large, often roofless, structure where sports events, etc. are held for an audience

Ex: The city invested in upgrading the stadium to include modern amenities , such as improved seating and high-definition video screens .
team [noun]

a group of people who compete against another group in a sport or game

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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 .

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 .
football [noun]

a sport played with a round ball between two teams of eleven players each, aiming to score goals by kicking the ball into the opponent's goalpost

Ex: Football matches are divided into two halves of 45 minutes each .
hockey [noun]

a game played by two teams of eleven players on grass or a field, using long sticks to put a hard ball in the opposite team's goal

Ex: The coach organized a series of drills to improve the players ' passing and shooting techniques in preparation for the upcoming hockey tournament .
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 .
diving [noun]

‌the activity or sport of jumping into water from a diving board, with the head and arms first

Ex: Professional diving can be quite dangerous .

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 .

the act of riding a motorcycle, particularly as a sport or hobby

golf [noun]

a game that is mostly played outside where each person uses a special stick to hit a small white ball into a number of holes with the least number of swings

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to ski [verb]

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

Ex: Families may gather to ski together during winter vacations in mountainous regions .

an area shaped like a rectangle that is made for playing tennis

Ex: The tennis court was bustling with activity as players of all ages participated in lessons and friendly matches throughout the day .

a specially designed structure that holds water for people to swim in

Ex: My friend 's backyard has a small , but refreshing , swimming pool .

a track used for motorcycle races

Ex: The motorcycling circuit was designed to test the skills of even the most experienced riders , featuring a mix of straightaways and technical sections .

a place where people go to play golf

Ex: The championship was held at one of the most prestigious golf courses in the country , known for its challenging holes and stunning views .

the area on a mountain or hill where people are allowed to ski

Ex: The ski slope offered breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains , making it a favorite spot for both skiers and photographers .

an outdoor area that is specifically designed for people to play sports and engage in physical activities

Ex: The school hosted its annual sports day on the athletics pitch , where students competed in various events , including sprints , relays , and long jump .
to beat [verb]

to get more points, votes, etc. than the other side, in a game, race, competition, etc. and win

Ex: The runner trained hard to beat the competition and cross the finish line first .
to win [verb]

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

Ex: Did the home team win the basketball game last night ?
to lose [verb]

to not win in a race, fight, game, etc.

Ex: Our team lost to the undefeated champions .
to draw [verb]

to cause something to move toward oneself or in a particular direction by pulling it

Ex: He reached down to draw the suitcase closer to him on the airport conveyor belt .

to prepare one's body for exercising or playing sports with gentle stretches and exercises

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to exercise in order to get healthier or stronger

Ex: Despite a busy schedule , he manages to work out regularly to maintain his fitness levels .

(of a referee in a sports competition) to order a player to no longer participate in the game due to a violation of the rules

Ex: He was sent off by the referee for his second yellow card offense .

to defeat someone or a group decisively in a competition

Ex: The company 's new marketing strategy aimed to knock out their competitors .