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

someone who trains a person or team in sport

Ex: Under the guidance of coach, the badminton team improved tremendously .
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fan
[noun]

someone who greatly admires or is interested in someone or something

Ex: fans from all over the city gathered to watch the final match .
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player
[noun]

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

Ex: The player suffered an injury during last night 's game .
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referee
[noun]

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

Ex: After reviewing the video footage , referee overturned the initial call , awarding a penalty kick to the opposing team .
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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

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spectator
[noun]

a person who watches sport competitions closely

Ex: The referee had to remind spectators to remain seated during the game to ensure everyone had a clear view of the action .
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crowd
[noun]

a large group of people gathered together in a particular place

Ex: The street was packed with crowd of excited fans waiting for the celebrity to arrive at the movie premiere .
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a large indoor facility designed for sports and physical activities

Ex: After school , many students flock to sports hall to practice their skills and participate in organized sports programs .
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stadium
[noun]

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

Ex: stadium's design allows for excellent acoustics , making it a popular choice for both sports events and live music performances .
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team
[noun]

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

Ex: A team fosters a supportive environment where each member 's strengths are valued .
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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 tennis as a way to stay active and fit .
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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 basketball skills for the upcoming tournament .
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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: The football player kicked the ball past the goalkeeper into the net.
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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 local community offers hockey clinics for children, teaching them the fundamentals of the sport while promoting teamwork and sportsmanship.
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swimming
[noun]

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

Ex: We have a swimming pool in our backyard for summer fun.
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diving
[noun]

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

Ex: The athlete excelled in the diving event.
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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 athletics, where the world 's best athletes come together to compete in a variety of track and field events .
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the act of riding a motorcycle, particularly as a sport or hobby

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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

Ex: They are planning a golf event next month .
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to ski
[Verb]

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

Ex: Last season, the friends skied together on challenging trails.
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an area shaped like a rectangle that is made for playing tennis

Ex: The championship match was held on the tennis court, where spectators gathered to watch the top players compete for the title .
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a specially designed structure that holds water for people to swim in

Ex: After work , I like to unwind by taking a dip in the swimming pool.
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a track used for motorcycle races

Ex: The organizers of motorcycling circuit implemented new safety measures to ensure the well-being of both riders and spectators during the event .
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a place where people go to play golf

Ex: golf course was designed by a renowned architect , featuring a variety of terrains that tested players ' abilities and strategies .
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ski slope
[noun]

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

Ex: The resort's ski slope was well-groomed and maintained, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for all visitors.
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an outdoor area that is specifically designed for people to play sports and engage in physical activities

Ex: athletics pitch was equipped with state-of-the-art facilities , including a timing system and high-quality equipment , making it ideal for competitive events .
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to beat
[Verb]

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

Ex: The basketball team played exceptionally beat their rivals to clinch the championship .
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to win
[Verb]

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

Ex: won the game in the last few seconds with a spectacular goal .
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to lose
[Verb]

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

Ex: The underdog lost to the favorites .
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to draw
[Verb]

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

Ex: o start the lawnmower , you need to pull draw the starter cord firmly .
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to prepare one's body for exercising or playing sports with gentle stretches and exercises

Ex: He warmed up before the soccer game.
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to exercise in order to get healthier or stronger

Ex: worked out for an hour yesterday after work .
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(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: The striker sent off after arguing with the officials over a disputed goal .
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to defeat someone or a group decisively in a competition

Ex: The team aimed to knock the reigning champions out of the tournament.
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