Vocabulary
Sports & Stars
Reading (77)
Vocabulary
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What does update mean?
make (something) more modern or up to date.
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Who is this sports star? Explain what sports he plays and how to play.
Lebron James
Basketball: game played between two teams of five players in which goals are scored by throwing a ball through a netted hoop fixed at each end of the court.
100
What are the advantages and disadvantages of playing professional sports?
Advantages: money, fame, do what you enjoy, media, etc.
Disadvantages: pressure, time away from family and friends, physical exhaustion, etc.
And more.
100
What does 'mention' mean?
refer to (something) briefly and without going into detail.
100
Name five players on Real Madrid.
Modric, Hazard, Bale, Rodriguez, Asensio, Isco, Ramos, Marcelo, Benzema, Kroos, Varane, etc.
200
What does it mean to 'keep in shape'?
to keep fit, to remain in good physical form, to stay healthy, to keep in good condition.
200
Who is this sports star? What sport does he play?
Name 5 words that are associated with this sport.
(For example: for soccer - goal, forward, soccer ball, defender, foul)
Roger Federer
Tennis
(Tennis ball, net, falt, tennis racket, point)
200
Why do colleges and universities offer sports scholarships? Is it a good idea?
They are awarded based on the athletic abilities of athletes. It is a way to recruit athletes and persuade them to go to that university of school.
200
What is criticism mean?
The expression of disapproval of someone or something on the basis of perceived faults or mistakes.
The analysis and judgement of the merits and faults of a literary or artistic work.
200
What is Matthew's favorite soccer team?
Bonus points (300): Can you guess who was his favorite player on that team...
Roma
Favorite player was Francesco Totti
300
Another word for a quarrel is...?
An argument, fight, disagreement, etc.
300
What sport is played here and how do you play it?
Football (American)
A form of team game played with an oval ball on a field marked out as a gridiron. Points are scored mainly through touchdowns and field goals. Each side has eleven players on the field at any time.
300
How do you 'stay in shape'?
Name 5 things you can do to 'stay in shape'.
Going to the gym, playing soccer, jogging, swimming, basketball, lifting weights.
300
What is a 'hint'?
A slight or indirect indication or suggestion.
A small piece of practical information or advice.
300
What country won the first World Cup?
A. Brazil
B. Argentina
C. Switzerland
D. Uruguay
Uruguay
400
Use the word 'rumour' in a sentence that explains its meaning.
Rumour: a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth.
Ex: there was a rumour going around work that I hadn't showered in a week.
400
What sport is this and how do you play?
Baseball - a game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players each on a large field having four bases that mark the course a runner must take to score.
400
Who was Sarah from the reading? Describe her and her story.
Britain's highest achieving Paralympian.
It didn't matter what sport she played she loved to compete.
She has a partly formed left hand but it doesn't stop her.
400
What does proposal mean?
A plan or suggestion, especially a formal or written one, put forward for consideration by others.
An offer of marriage.
400
Name 10 summer olympic sports.
Archery, volleyball, basketball, swimming / aquatics, badminton, baseball, athletics, diving, equestrian, golf, handball, hockey, rowing, tennis, soccer, etc.
500
Make a prediction about the weather for tomorrow.
Example: tomorrow I think it will rain
500
Who is the most decorated Olympian of all time? What sport does he play?
What does the word 'decorated' mean in this question?
Michael Phelps
Decorated: If someone is decorated, they are given a medal or other honour as an official reward for something that they have done.
500
Who is Katherine from the reading? What does she do? Explain.
She played ice hockey for her high school.
She played in the Winter Youth Olympic Games and was the torch bearer.
500
What is a sponsor?
To support a person, organization, or activity by giving money, encouragement, or other help.
500
Name Spaniards who have played or currently play in the NBA. (3)
Bonus Question (300): Who played for Real Madrid basketball team and now plays in the NBA on the Dallas Mavericks?
1. Pau Gasol, Marc Gasol, Ricky Rubio, Serge Ibaka, Jose Calderon...
2. Luka Dončić
