Insight - Elementary - Unit 2 - 2B

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 2 - 2B in the Insight Elementary coursebook, such as "running", "canoe", "tennis", etc.

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Insight - Elementary
to play [verb]

to participate in a game or sport to compete with another individual or another team

Ex: Have you ever played against Sarah ?
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 .
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 .

a sport played by two or four players who hit a lightweight object called a shuttle back and forth over a tall net using rackets

Ex: They played badminton in the park on a sunny afternoon .

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 .

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 .
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 .
cricket [noun]

a game played by two teams of eleven players who try to get points by hitting the ball with a wooden bat and running between two sets of vertical wooden sticks

Ex: My brother taught me how to play cricket .
to do [verb]

to perform an action that is not mentioned by name

Ex: In times of crisis , people often come together to do whatever is necessary .

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 .
archery [noun]

a martial art and sport that is practiced using arrows and bows

Ex: He bought a new bow for his archery training .
karate [noun]

a martial art that involves striking and blocking techniques, typically practiced for self-defense, sport, or physical fitness

Ex: In karate , students learn both techniques and forms .
to go [verb]

to move or travel in order to do something specific

Ex: I have to go and visit the doctor for my annual check-up .
running [noun]

the act of walking in a way that is very fast and both feet are never on the ground at the same time, particularly as a sport

Ex:
aerobics [noun]

a type of exercise that is designed to make one's lungs and heart stronger, often performed with music

Ex: After a few weeks of regular aerobics , she noticed increased stamina and energy levels .
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 .
sailing [noun]

the practice of riding a boat as a hobby

Ex: He learned the basics of sailing during his summer vacation and quickly fell in love with the sport .
to canoe [verb]

to travel or move in a small, narrow boat typically using paddles for moving

Ex: Seeking a unique fitness routine , she and her friends decided to canoe regularly .