Check your vocabulary: matching Match the vocabulary with the correct definition and write a–j next to the numbers 1–10.
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Sports that include running, jumping and throwing.
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boxing
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Two people fight just using their hands. They wear special gloves.
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athletics
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Jumping or falling into water.
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rowing
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Two people fight using swords.
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diving
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Similar to dancing. You need a lot of strength, balance, co-ordination and flexibility
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hockey
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A team sport. You have to move the ball into the opponent’s goal with a stick.
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marathon
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A long-distance running race. It’s 42.195km!
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fencing
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Athletes race in boats on rivers or lakes.
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swimming
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Athletes race in the water.
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volleyball
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A team sport with six players on each side. You hit the ball over the net with your hands.
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gymnastics
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https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/vocabulary/beginner-vocabulary/olympic-sports
Check your vocabulary: matching Match the vocabulary with the correct definition and write a–j next to the numbers 1–10.
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Sports that include running, jumping and throwing.
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boxing
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Two people fight just using their hands. They wear special gloves.
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athletics
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Jumping or falling into water.
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rowing
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Two people fight using swords.
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diving
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Similar to dancing. You need a lot of strength, balance, co-ordination and flexibility
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hockey
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A team sport. You have to move the ball into the opponent’s goal with a stick.
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marathon
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A long-distance running race. It’s 42.195km!
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fencing
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Athletes race in boats on rivers or lakes.
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swimming
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Athletes race in the water.
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volleyball
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A team sport with six players on each side. You hit the ball over the net with your hands.
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gymnastics
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