SPORTS
What sport involves running 42.195 kilometres?
A marathon
What verb means to prepare your body for sport by exercising regularly?
Train
What adjective describes a sport that is dangerous and exciting?
Extreme
Which phrasal verb means to start doing a sport or hobby?
Take up
Name one extreme sport.
Possible answers: rock climbing, skydiving, snowboarding, surfing.
What sport involves climbing natural rock formations or indoor walls?
Rock climbing
What do we call exercises done before sport to prepare your muscles?
Warm-up
What adjective describes a person who is very strong and able to exercise a lot?
Fit
Which phrasal verb means to continue doing something difficult?
Carry on
Why do people enjoy extreme sports?
Possible answers: adrenaline, excitement, challenge.
What sport involves jumping from a plane and opening a parachute?
Skydiving
What is the name for a person who teaches and prepares athletes?
Coach
What adjective describes someone who never gives up?
Determined
Which phrasal verb means to recover after an injury or defeat?
Get over
What equipment might you need for mountain climbing?
Possible answers: rope, helmet, harness, climbing shoes.
What sport involves riding powerful ocean waves on a board?
Surfing
What word describes the ability to continue exercising for a long time?
Endurance
What adjective describes a competition that causes a lot of pressure and stress?
Intense
Which phrasal verb means to stop trying in a competition?
Give up
Do you think extreme sports are too dangerous? Why or why not? (Students to speak for 45 seconds)
Open answer. Student to justify their answer by using linkers and the appropriate vocabulary.
What is the name of the sport where people jump from a high place with an elastic cord attached to them?
Bungee jumping
What phrase means to push your body to the maximum level of effort?
Push yourself to the limit
What adjective describes an experience that makes your heart beat very fast because it is exciting?
Thrilling
Which phrasal verb means to improve or develop a skill?
Build up
Should professional athletes push themselves to their physical limits? Explain your opinion. (speak for 45 seconds)
Open B2 discussion. Did the student use linkers and adjectives?