ZNO Leader B2. Unit 10. Sport (vocabulary)

To play a professional game of football, the grass on the       must be perfectly maintained.

Because it is a              , participants in karate must follow strict safety rules.

The tennis match had to be delayed because the       was slippery after the rain.

Bungee jumping is often classified as an               because of the high level of adrenaline involved.

Athletes competing in the 100-metre sprint must stay within their lanes on the               .

Since sailing is a             , it is highly dependent on weather and wind conditions.

In the winter, many people head to the           to enjoy downhill skiing.

Boxers must remain inside the             during each round of the fight.

Cycling is considered an                  , though professionals often ride in groups.

The hockey players skated quickly across the          to reach the puck.

The prestigious tennis               [A. match, B. tournament, C. race, D. course] lasts for two weeks and attracts players from all over the world.

A              [A. coach, B. umpire, C. referee, D. spectator] is responsible for ensuring rules are followed during a baseball match.

Training for a             [A. final, B. marathon, C. sprint, D. hurdles] requires building up enough endurance to run 42 kilometres.

After winning the semi-final, the team was excited to play in the                 [A. championship, B. match, C. event, D. final] next Sunday.

The            [A. referee, B. umpire, C. coach, D. athlete] gave the players a motivational speech in the locker room.

Every four years, athletes with disabilities compete in the                [A. Olympics, B. Paralympics, C. World Cup, D. Finals].

The            [A. umpire, B. referee, C. judge, D. goalie] in a cricket match has a difficult job making split-second decisions.

Our team was disappointed to lose the          [A. pitch, B. match, C. court, D. track], but they promised to play better.

A               [A. striker, B. referee, C. goalkeeper, D. defender] must have excellent reflexes to stop the ball from entering the net.

The                       [A. open competition, B. world championship, C. trial, D. local tourney] is the most important event for many professional athletes.

If a player is underperforming, the manager will bring on a               [A. substitute, B. referee, C. coach, D. spectator].

During the          [A. match, B. event, C. game, D. race], the cyclist managed to take the lead in the final few meters.

You cannot play cricket properly without a high-quality wooden     .

Swimmers wear         to protect their eyes from chlorine.

For safety reasons, it is compulsory for skiers to wear a        .

In baseball, the catcher wears special        to protect their hands.

To play badminton or squash, you need a lightweight        .

Basketball players try to throw the ball through a high        .

Surfers spend a lot of time choosing the right       .

In archery, the athlete must aim the       carefully at the target.

Skiers need to check their       and bindings before their descent.

Goalies in ice hockey wear heavy      to protect their legs.