A2 Unit 34: Free time & sport 2
19 A2 words: Olympic, trick, photography, hockey, rugby, cricket… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic/oʊˈlɪmpɪk/ adj | Olympicabout the world’s biggest sports event | The Olympic Games take place every four years.The Olympic Games take place every four years. | |
| trick/trɪk/ n | tricka clever act that surprises people | Sam showed us a funny card trick.Sam showed us a funny card trick. | |
| photography/fəˈtɑɡrəfi/ n | photographythe art of taking photos | Photography is Mia’s favourite hobby.Photography is Mia’s favourite hobby. | |
| hockey/ˈhɑki/ n | hockeya team game played with sticks | Omar plays hockey on a cold field every winter.Omar plays hockey on a cold field every winter. | |
| rugby/ˈrʌɡbi/ n | rugbya team sport played with an oval ball | Ken watches rugby with his friends on Sundays.Ken watches rugby with his friends on Sundays. | |
| cricket/ˈkrɪkət/ n | cricketa ball game played with bats and wickets | Cricket is a popular sport in India.Cricket is a popular sport in India. | |
| medal/ˈmɛdəl/ n | medala metal prize for winning | Mia won a gold medal in swimming.Mia won a gold medal in swimming. | |
| pretend/priˈtɛnd/ v | to pretendto act as if something is true | Children like to pretend they are animals.Children like to pretend they are animals. | |
| fighter/ˈfaɪtɚ/ n | fightera person who fights in a sport | The young fighter trains every day in the gym.The young fighter trains every day in the gym. | |
| table tennis/ˈteɪbəl ˈtɛnəs/ n | table tennisan indoor game with a small ball | Mia and Leo play table tennis after school.Mia and Leo play table tennis after school. | |
| photograph/ˈfoʊtəˌɡræf/ n | photographa picture taken with a camera | This photograph shows my family on holiday.This photograph shows my family on holiday. | |
| runner/ˈrʌnɚ/ n | runnera person who runs | Ken is a fast runner and wins many races.Ken is a fast runner and wins many races. | |
| ski/ski/ n | skia long thin board for sliding on snow | Mia bought new ski boots for the winter.Mia bought new ski boots for the winter. | |
| climbing/ˈklaɪmɪŋ/ n | climbingthe sport of going up rocks or walls | Climbing is a good way to stay strong.Climbing is a good way to stay strong. | |
| athlete/ˈæθˌlit/ n | athletea person who is good at sports | The young athlete trains six days a week.The young athlete trains six days a week. | |
| cycling/ˈsaɪkəlɪŋ/ n | cyclingthe activity of riding a bike | Cycling to work keeps me fit.Cycling to work keeps me fit. | |
| cheer/tʃɪr/ v | to cheerto shout in support or joy | The fans cheer when their team scores.The fans cheer when their team scores. | |
| camping/ˈkæmpɪŋ/ n | campingstaying outside in a tent | Our family loves camping near the lake.Our family loves camping near the lake. | |
| dancer/ˈdænsɚ/ n | dancera person who dances | The dancer practises for three hours a day.The dancer practises for three hours a day. |