Vocabulary
Name this sport.
You lie on a board and use your arms to move.
paddleboarding
Choose the correct option:
"I enjoy (to go / going) swimming."
going
This is a winter sport. You stand on one board and go down a mountain.
snowboarding
What does the idiom stay in shape mean?
To be physically fit / to keep fit.
Name three pieces of equipment for scuba diving.
air tank, mask, fins
What is the name of the official in tennis or cricket? And in football?
umpire (tennis/cricket) / referee (football)
Insert the correct modal verb: "You ... wear a life jacket in the boat. It's the rule."
must / have to
This sport combines surfing with a kite.
kiteboarding
If you are in safe hands, what does it mean?
You are being looked after / supervised by someone who is competent and reliable.
Make a short dialogue (2 lines) where one person gives safety advice for water sports.
A: "Be careful in the sea!" B: "Don't worry, I'll wear my life jacket."
This adjective describes a person who enjoys being with other people. The opposite is shy.
sociable
Put the verb in the correct form (Past Simple or Present Perfect): "He (take up) snowboarding last winter."
took up
This water sport is similar to water-skiing, but you stand on one board and do tricks.
wakeboarding
Explain what an umpire does during a match.
He/She makes sure the players follow the rules of the game.
Describe your favourite sport (2-3 sentences). Use the words exciting, challenging or relaxing.
Example: "My favourite sport is basketball. It's very exciting and fast. I play it with my friends every week."
Complete the sentence with the correct word: "You need to wear a ... to protect your head when you ride a bike."
helmet
Make a sentence using the purpose construction (infinitive of purpose). Use the word goal.
Example: "My goal is to win the tournament." / "I train every day to achieve my goal."
In this individual sport you lift heavy weights.
weightlifting
What is the difference between a professional and an amateur athlete?
A professional is paid for it (it's their job). An amateur does it for fun/as a hobby, not for money.
Using the Past Simple, tell me what you did last weekend related to sports or exercise (3 sentences).
Example: "Last weekend I went to the sports centre. I swam in the pool and then played tennis with my dad. It was great fun."
Explain the difference between hire and borrow.
Hire means to pay to use something for a short time (from a company). Borrow means to take something from someone for a short time (for free, intending to give it back).
Change the sentence into the Passive Voice: "The company hires boats for tourists."
Boats are hired (for tourists) by the company.
What do you call a competition where you have to win to stay in it? (e.g., the Football World Cup).
tournament
What does the phrase hold your breath mean and in which sport is it important?
To stop breathing for a short time. It's important in free-diving / scuba diving / swimming.
Imagine you are a coach. Give three pieces of advice (use should / must) to someone who wants to start running.
Example: "You should start slowly. You must wear good running shoes. You should drink plenty of water after your run."