B2 Unit 34: Free time & sport 2
17 B2 words: punch, versus, coaching, venue, photograph, opponent… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| punch/pʌntʃ/ n/v | puncha hit with the fist | The boxer threw a punch and won the round.The boxer threw a punch and won the round. | |
| versus/ˈvɝsəs/ prep | versusagainst, used for two opposing sides | Tonight’s match is Spain versus Italy.Tonight’s match is Spain versus Italy. | |
| coaching/ˈkoʊtʃɪŋ/ n | coachingtraining for people in a sport or skill | Coaching can help young players improve fast.Coaching can help young players improve fast. | |
| venue/ˈvɛnju/ n | venuethe place where an event happens | The concert venue holds five thousand people.The concert venue holds five thousand people. | |
| photograph/ˈfoʊtəˌɡræf/ v | to photographto take a picture with a camera | Tom likes to photograph birds in the forest.Tom likes to photograph birds in the forest. | |
| opponent/əˈpoʊnənt/ n | opponenta person you compete against | Our team played well, but our opponent was stronger.Our team played well, but our opponent was stronger. | |
| lap/læp/ n | lapone full circuit of a race track | Ken ran three laps around the track before breakfast.Ken ran three laps around the track before breakfast. | |
| rival/ˈraɪvəl/ n | rivala person or group competing with another | The two companies are old rivals and compete for every customer.The two companies are old rivals and compete for every customer. | |
| trophy/ˈtroʊfi/ n | trophya cup given as a prize | Our team proudly held the trophy above their heads.Our team proudly held the trophy above their heads. | |
| marathon/ˈmɛrəˌθɑn/ n | marathona very long running race | Maria trained for six months to run the marathon.Maria trained for six months to run the marathon. | |
| entertaining/ˌɛntɚˈteɪnɪŋ/ adj | entertainingenjoyable and amusing | It was an entertaining film, and the whole family laughed.It was an entertaining film, and the whole family laughed. | |
| pose/poʊz/ n | posea position of the body held still | The model held a calm pose while the artist painted.The model held a calm pose while the artist painted. | |
| trainer/ˈtreɪnɚ/ n | trainera person who teaches sport skills | Leo’s trainer helps him get ready for the match.Leo’s trainer helps him get ready for the match. | |
| recreation/ˌrɛkriˈeɪʃən/ n | recreationactivity done for enjoyment | After work, I do some gardening for recreation.After work, I do some gardening for recreation. | |
| sketch/skɛtʃ/ v | to sketchto draw something quickly and roughly | Mia sketched the mountains quickly in her notebook.Mia sketched the mountains quickly in her notebook. | |
| martial art/ˈmɑrʃəl ɑrt/ n | martial arta sport of fighting skills such as judo | Omar practices a martial art called judo twice a week.Omar practices a martial art called judo twice a week. | |
| rider/ˈraɪdɚ/ n | ridera person who rides a horse or bike | The young rider led her horse around the field.The young rider led her horse around the field. |