Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 8-9) - Sports

Here, you will learn some English words related to Sports that are necessary for the General Training IELTS exam.

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Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 8-9)

curling [noun]

a winter game where players slide round flat stones across the ice in order to hit a certain mark

Ex: The Olympic curling event drew crowds of spectators eager to cheer on their favorite teams as they battled for gold on the ice .

CrossFit [noun]

a high-intensity fitness program that combines various exercises like weightlifting, cardio, and gymnastics

Ex: The CrossFit community fosters a supportive and competitive atmosphere , with members encouraging each other to push beyond their limits and achieve their fitness goals .

parachuting [noun]

the activity of jumping down from a flying plane with a parachute

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lacrosse [noun]

a game played on a field with two teams, each consisting of ten players using long-handled sticks with a net to throw, carry, and catch the ball

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floorball [noun]

a team sport played indoors with plastic sticks and a lightweight ball, resembling indoor hockey

Ex: Floorball is played with lightweight plastic sticks and a hollow ball on a court with goals at each end , requiring speed , agility , and teamwork .

tetherball [noun]

an outdoor game played with a tall pole and a ball attached to a rope, where players hit the ball in opposite directions to wrap the rope around the pole in their favor

Ex: He enjoyed the simple pleasure of playing tetherball with friends during recess , relishing the friendly competition and camaraderie .

seed [noun]

a strong and highly ranked player in a sports tournamnet

Ex: Despite being the underdog , the unseeded player upset the third seed in a thrilling match that went to five sets .

wild card [noun]

a team or player that gains a tournament or playoff spot without meeting regular qualification criteria

decathlon [noun]

a competition consisting of ten different sports that takes place over two days

Ex: She won the gold medal in the decathlon at the Olympic Games , earning recognition as the world 's greatest all-around athlete .

titlist [noun]

a person who holds a title or championship in a particular activity or sport

Ex: The boxing titlist announced his retirement after a long and illustrious career , leaving behind a legacy of victories and titles .

contender [noun]

a person or team trying to win something in a contest, especially one with a strong chance of winning

Ex: The underdog team surprised everyone by emerging as a serious contender for the playoffs , defeating several higher-ranked teams along the way .

rookie [noun]

a person in their first year of professional competition or activity

Ex: The rookie pitcher struggled in his first few games in the major leagues but gradually gained confidence and experience as the season progressed .

playoff [noun]

the final match to determine the winning team or player when they have the same score

Ex: The soccer team secured their spot in the playoffs after a strong regular season , facing tough competition as they vied for the league title .

grandstand finish [noun]

an exciting or dramatic conclusion to a sporting event, often with a close or unexpected outcome

Ex: The Formula 1 race concluded in a grandstand finish as the drivers jockeyed for position in the final laps , with the eventual winner overtaking their rival in a daring maneuver just before the checkered flag .

most valuable player [noun]

the palyer that is judged to be the most significant or useful in the team

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Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 8-9)
Size and Scale	Weight and Steadiness	Dimensions and Areas	Increase in Amount
Decrease in Amount	Intensity	Speed	Shapes
Significance	Uniqueness	Complexity	Value
Challenges	Quality	Success	Failure
Body Shape	Age and Appearance	Wellness	Intelligence
Human Traits	Positive Emotional Responses	Negative Emotional Responses	Positive Emotional States
Negative Emotional States	Social Behaviours	Tastes and Smells	Textures
Sounds	Temperature	Opinions	Thoughts and Decisions
Encouragement and Discouragement	Attempt and Prevention	Respect and Approval	Request and Suggestion
Movements	Body Language and Gestures	Commanding and Giving Permissions	Engaging in Verbal Communication
Eating and Drinking	Preparing Food	Changing and Forming	Hobbies and Routines
Shopping	Finance and Currency	Office Life	Careers
House	Recovery	Sports	Transportation
Society and Social Events	Friendship and Enmity	Romantic Relationships	Gender and Sexuality
Family	Emotions	Travel and Migration	Weather
Pollution	Disasters	Animals	Food and Drinks
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