Gold Experience A2 (2nd ed): Unit 7 | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

boots

a type of shoes that cover your whole foot and the lower part of your leg

kit

a set of clothes and equipment that you use for a particular purpose such as playing a sport

bat

a long wooden stick with a special shape that is used in some sports and games

windsurfing

the sport of sailing across water by standing on a surfboard and holding on to a large sail attached to the surfboard

volleyball

a game in which two teams use their hands to hit a ball over a high net

rugby

an outdoor game played by two teams with an oval (=egg-shaped) ball that you kick or carry

golf

a game in which the players hit a small white ball into holes in the ground with a set of golf clubs, using as few hits as possible

cricket

a game between two teams of 11 players in which players try to get points by hitting a ball and running between two sets of three sticks

baseball

an outdoor game between two teams of nine players, in which players try to get points by hitting a ball and running around four bases

comfortable

making you feel physically relaxed, without any pain or without being too hot, cold, etc.

be a laugh

to have fun and enjoy oneself when doing something

cricket

a game between two teams of 11 players in which players try to get points by hitting a ball and running between two sets of three sticks

goal

the area between two posts where the ball must go in order to score in games such as football or hockey

improve

to make something better, or to become better

properly

correctly, or in a way that is considered right

track

a circular course around which runners, cars, etc. race, which often has a specially prepared surface

make money

to earn or get money

primary

relating to the education of children between 5 and 11 years old

whistle

a small object that produces a high whistling sound when you blow into it

wheelchair

a chair with wheels, used by people who cannot walk

tricks (pl)

a clever and effective way of doing something

tidy up

to make a place look clean and organised

swap

to give something to someone and get something in return

practice

when you do a particular thing, often regularly, in order to improve your skill at it

medal

a flat piece of metal, usually shaped like a coin, that is given to someone who has won a competition or who has done something brave

match

an organised sports event between two teams or people

lose

to not win a game, argument, election, war, etc.

leisure centre

a place where people can do many different sports activities, exercise classes, etc.

journalist

someone who writes news reports for newspapers, magazines, television or radio

hold

to have something in your hand, hands, or arms

hit

to make an object move forward quickly with a bat, stick, etc.

freestyler

a person who specializes or competes in a freestyle sports event

famous

known about by many people in many places

free

something that is free does not cost you any money

discover

to notice or try something for the first time and start to enjoy it

condition

an illness or health problem that affects you permanently or for a very long time

competition

an organised event in which people or teams compete against each other

borrow

to use something that belongs to someone else and that you must give back to them later

answer

something you say when you reply to a question that someone has asked you

well

in a successful or satisfactory way

slowly

at a slow speed

quietly

without making much noise

fast

moving quickly

easily

without problems or difficulties

badly

in an unsatisfactory or unsuccessful way

wetsuit

a tight piece of clothing, usually made of rubber, worn by people who are swimming, surfing, etc. in the sea

swimsuit

a piece of clothing worn for swimming

swimming cap

a tight-fitting rubber hat that you wear when you are swimming to keep your hair dry

racket

a specially shaped piece of wood or metal that you use for hitting the ball in games such as tennis, that has a circle filled with tight strings at on...

net

the thing that players must hit the ball over in games such as tennis

helmet

a strong hard hat that soldiers, motorcycle riders, the police, etc. wear to protect their heads

goggles

a pair of glasses made of glass or plastic with a rubber or plastic edge that fit against your skin and protect your eyes

board

a surfboard (a long piece of plastic, wood, etc. that you stand on when you go surfing) or sailboard (a flat board with a sail, that you stand on in t...

ball

a round object that is thrown, kicked or hit in a game or sport

play badminton/basketball/hockey

to take part or compete in a game of badminton/basketball/hockey

go cycling/running/skiing

to leave the place where you are in order to cycle/run/ski

do gymnastics/judo/sport

to perform a sport of gymnastics/judo

wheelchair basketball

basketball played by people with different physical disabilities, such as birth defects and paralysis due to accident or amputations.

tennis

a game for two people or two pairs of people who use rackets to hit a small soft ball backwards and forwards over a net

table tennis

an indoor game played on a table by two or four players who hit a small plastic ball to each other across a net

swimming

the sport of moving yourself through water using your arms and legs

surfing

the activity or sport of riding over the waves on a special board

sports journalism

the job or activity of writing sports news reports for newspapers, magazines, television or radio

skiing

the sport of moving down hills, across land in the snow, or on water wearing skis

skateboarding

the activity of riding a skateboard

sailing

the sport or activity of travelling in or directing a small boat with sails

running

the activity or sport of running

refereeing

the act of making sure that the rules of a sport such as football, basketball, or boxing, are followed

referee

someone who makes sure that the rules of a sport such as football, basketball, or boxing, are followed

mountain-biking

the sport of riding bicycles off-road, often over rough terrain, using specially designed mountain bikes

judo

a Japanese sport or method of defence, in which you try to throw your opponent onto the ground

horse-riding

the activity of riding horses

hockey

a game played on a pitch by two teams of 11 players, with sticks and a ball

gymnastics

a sport involving physical exercises and movements that need skill, strength, and control, and that are often performed in competitions

golf

a game in which the players hit a small white ball into holes in the ground with a set of golf clubs, using as few hits as possible

football

a game played by two teams of 11 players who try to kick a round ball into the other team's goal

exercise

physical activities that you do in order to stay healthy and become stronger

equipment

the tools, machines, etc. that you need to do a particular job or activity

diving

the sport of swimming under water with use of special equipment to help you breathe

cycling

the activity of riding a bicycle

coaching

a process in which you teach a person or team the skills they need for a sport

coach

someone who trains a person or team in a sport

beach volleyball

a game which is played on the beach and in which two teams use their hands to hit a ball over a high net

basketball

a game played by two teams of five players who try to get points by throwing a ball into a high net at each end of the court

badminton

a game that is similar to tennis but played with a shuttlecock (=small feathered object) instead of a ball