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Exercises

70.1 Write down six things you can do with a ball. Cover the opposite page first.

70.2 Write down:
BwWN three games where you can catch the ball.
five games where you can hit the ball (with various kinds of equipment).
PR
four games where you can pass the ball.

mn two games where you can kick the ball.
one game where you can head the ball.
70.3 Organise these words and put them in the correct columns below? (You can put a word in
more than one column if you wish.)
swimming gloves crash helmet course football racket track
ring boots pool motor racing clubs tennis net court golf
pitch track trunks boxing goals costume shorts whistle vest

Sport Place Equipment

70.4 True or false? If false, correct the sentence to make it true.
NE The people who watch a football match are the audience.
The official who gives the score in tennis is the umpire.
BW Athletes wear shorts.
You need a stick to play hockey.
NN Tennis is played on a pitch.
Boxers wear gloves.

CoN The referee in football has a whistle.
Women wear trunks for swimming.

70.3 Answer these questions. If possible, ask a friend the same questions.
1 Are there any games or sports on the opposite page that you watch but don’t play? If so,
what are they and where do you watch them?
ToOmernIN AA WNL Are there any that you hate?
Are there any games or sports on the opposite page you play/do yourself? If so, which?
Are there any that you are good at?

Are there any that are not played much in your country?
Which game or sport is the most popular in your country?
Which game or sport on the opposite page is the most dangerous in your opinion?

Which one has the biggest crowds?
a Which game or sport requires the most strength?
Can you write down at least three more games/sports not included opposite.
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