Usual & Unusual sports
In which sport can a player score a “hole in one”?
golf, mini-golf, disc-golf
People often say this after “thank you,” for example: “Thank you. I really _________ it.” What’s the missing word?
appreciate
What is deforestation?
The cutting down/clearing of forests
What are microplastics?
Very small pieces of plastic
What two main pieces of equipment are used to play cricket?
A bat and a ball
In which unusual sport do competitors carry their partner through an obstacle course while racing against other teams?
wife-carrying
What does “take someone for granted” mean?
Not appreciating someone or expecting their help without valuing it
What do we call animals that are at risk of disappearing forever?
Endangered animals / endangered species
Why are microplastics dangerous for humans?
They can enter our body and may harm health / are found in food and water we consume
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What is a cricket wicket usually made of?
Three wooden stumps and two small wooden bails on top
What unusual sport from the Netherlands involves sprinting, climbing a pole, and jumping over water?
Fierljeppen
We read a text about two words people should not forget to say — “please” and “thank you.” In the text, scientists explained why people often do not say “thank you.” What was their reason?
Because people naturally expect cooperation/help from others
What product found in many supermarket items is causing major rainforest destruction?
palm oil
Name at least THREE actions people can take in their daily life to reduce plastic pollution.
Using reusable items (bottles/bags), recycling, avoiding plastic packaging, reducing single-use plastic use
Why did cricket officials introduce a maximum bat width in the 1700s?
Because a player used an extremely wide bat, making it unfair and almost impossible to lose
Which unusual Olympic sport involves players brushing ice in front of a moving stone?
Curling
What is it called when teenagers change their behavior because they want to fit in with their friends?
peer pressure
Name 4 main reasons why trees are important that we discussed in class.
Name THREE ways microplastics can enter our body through everyday life.
Name THREE important rule changes or official rules mentioned in the text about cricket.
Any 3 of these:
Which sport traditionally uses the scoring terms “love” and “deuce”?
Tennis
When you are at a friend’s house and their parent cooks dinner for you, give 3 examples of polite things you can say or do during or after the meal.
Any 3 appropriate examples, e.g. saying thank you, saying the food is delicious, helping clean up
If a rainforest disappears, what are two major global effects besides animals losing their homes?
Any 2 of:
Explain how washing synthetic clothes can contribute to microplastics in the environment.
When synthetic clothes are washed, tiny plastic fibers break off and go into the water, becoming microplastics that enter rivers and oceans.
The famous cricket series between England and Australia is called “The Ashes.” Why was it given this name?
Because a newspaper jokingly said English cricket had “died” after losing to Australia and that the ashes would be taken to Australia