A race, especially on skis, in which people move around a series of poles, turning first one way and then the other
Slalom
There was a strong/ light/ heavy/ hard downpour while we were in the park so we sheltered under some trees.
Heavy
All those berries on the trees this autumn indicate that it’s likely to be a ____ winter.
Hard
A piece of clothing worn for swimming, especially by women
Costume
My boss is someone you can really ____ __ __ (admire). She leads by setting a good example, not by bullying or blaming anyone.
Look up to
Our energy bills were very high because of that cold ____ we had in March
Wave
Someone whose job is to make sure that players in a game obey the rules in some sports, for example, football
Referee
I love the summer weather, but sometimes I prefer to stay indoors to escape from the ____.
Heat
In every marriage it’s important to ____ through any small problems you have
Talk
A piece of clothing worn by men for swimming
Trunks
A flat area of ground for playing particular sports on, especially football
Pitch
I look back up / through / on my school days with nostalgia; they were some of the happiest days of my life.
On
An area marked with lines where some sports are played, such as tennis and squash
Court
I’ve just heard Dan has given on/ to/ in/ up his new job because he says it’s boring.
Up
Parents should ______ (support to do) their children to play outside in the fresh air; sitting in front of a computer isn’t healthy.
Encourage
July really thought she’d ___ her parents ___ (disappoint) when she decided not to go to university.
Let / down
You need to work hard to get through/ to/ on/ off in life.
On
A long stick that you use for hitting the ball in golf
Club
A large flat area of ice inside a building, where people can go to ice-skate
Rink
Football coaches need to ____ a big influence on their players in order to win games
Have
I really admire my sister for having such a good job; I hope that some of her success will rub up / off / out on me.
Off
Young animals learn to hunt by imitating their parents; they ____ their every move.
Copy
I don’t mind very hot weather as long as there’s a light _____ (light wind)
Breeze
Although we try to have a positive influence on our children, we can’t really predict how their lives will end at / out / up.
Up
You can’t go outside now! It’s blowing/ shooting/ moving/ driving a gale.
Blowing
I couldn’t ____ __(hide the truth) my excitement when I heard that I’d won the prize.
Cover up
My cousin wanted to be a footballer but ___ _ (become) working for a bank.
Ended up
Tricia made/ placed/ put/ did well in the test and now she’s going up to the next class.
Did
A lovely day today, sunny with a light ____ that should keep from getting too high ____.
Breeze / Temperatures
The concert wasn’t as good as I’d hoped; the singer was losing her voice but hadn’t cancelled the performance as she didn’t want to let her fans out / down / up
Down
Part of a hill or mountain that you ski on
Slope
Special glasses that protect your eyes, for example, when you are swimming
Goggles
A series of games in which the winner of each game plays in the next game, until there is one player or team left
Tournament
I hope some of my Dad’s tennis skills have ___ __ __ (be transmitted) me.
Rubbed off on
Someone whose job is to make sure that players obey the rules in some sports – for example, tennis, baseball and cricket
Umpire
We’re in for a cold weekend with high winds – it looks like it will be a ____ (strong wind) blowing by the coast.
Gale
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