2763 sports vocabulary

Topic: SPORTS: General sports terms/ the language of sports 1
These exercises will help you learn all kinds of sports and fitness vocabulary, from working
out at the gym, to talking about your favorite team, to cheering for your national team during
the Olympics :)
1. My team always ________.
wins
victory
2. The Swedish soccer (football) team ________ Vietnam 3-0.
won
beat
3. Kobe Bryant had a terrible game. He ________ most of his shots.
failed
missed
4. The 2008 Olympics will take ________ in Beijing.
place
location
5. The United States usually wins a lot of ________ during the Olympics.
medals
metal
6. My personal trainer told me to ________ (my muscles) before every workout to avoid
getting hurt.
strain
stretch
7. I ________ ( = lift weights, go to the gym) twice a week.
work out
work
8. I ________ ( = run) in the park almost every day.
jump
jog

9. The ________ of baseball are very difficult to understand for people who don't know the
game.
rails
rules
10. David Beckham is a popular soccer player. He ________ teams last year, and now plays for
the L.A. Galaxy.
switched
swung
In the Gym
1.
Hello, my name is Jane and I'd like to ask a few questions about getting fit.
2.
Hi Jane. What can I do for you?
1.
I need to get in shape.
2.
Well, you've come to the right place. Have you been working out lately?
1.
I'm afraid not.
2.
OK. We'll start of slow. Which type of exercise do you enjoy doing?
1.
I like doing aerobics, but I hate jogging. I don't mind doing some weight-lifting, though.
2.
Great, that gives us plenty to work with. How often can you work out?
1.
Twice or three times a week would be good.
2.
Why don't we start with an aerobics class twice a week followed by a little weight lifting?
1.

Sounds fine to me.
2.
You'll need to start slowly, and build up gradually to three or four times a week.
1.
OK. What kind of equipment will I need?
2.
You'll need a leotard and some sneakers.
1.
Is that all? How do I sign up for the classes?
2.
We'll need you to join the gym and then you can choose which classes fits your schedule
best.
1.
Great! I can't wait to get started. Thanks for your advice.
2.
No problem. I'll see you in aerobics class!

Key Vocabulary
get fit
get in shape
(do) exercise
aerobics
jogging
weight lifting
equipment
leotard
sneakers
sign up
join
advice

work out