Sports & Free time

Vocabulary: Free-time activities

1 Write the words or phrases from the box under the pictures.

jewelry making • astronomy • online gaming flying a drone • photography • collecting stamps camping • hang out with friends

Sports equipment and places

3 Find 8 words related to sports equipment in the word search.

2 Complete the sentences with a word or phrase from exercise 1.

1 Everyone thinks they are good at these days!

2 The next tournament has a $100,000 prize.

3 I love because you can learn so many things about the universe.

4 We can’t go if it’s too windy!

5 At the weekend, I like to at the sports center.

6 I really want to improve my skills – I hope I can sell my creations one day.

7 We need to buy a new tent before we go : the other one has a hole.

8 is still fashionable among youngsters.

4 Read the definitions and write the names for sports places.

1 a large open space with seats around it, used for playing and watching sports

2 an area of water that is for people to swim in

3 a grassy area of ground where sports like football are played

4 an area for playing sports like badminton or tennis

5 a wide circular path made for running

6 an indoor area of ice for skating or playing sports like ice hockey

7 a circuit for cars’ or motorbikes’ races

8 a large, grassy area with obstacles and lakes for playing golf

5 Match the equipment with the sport.

1 boxing racket

2 cricket net

3 cycling mat

4 climbing kit

5 running helmet

6 surf goggles

7 swimming gloves

8 tennis board

9 volleyball bat

10 yoga rope

Phrasal verbs: Free-time activities

6 Underline the correct alternative.

1 For the weekend I’m planning to chill out / relax out at picnic in the park.

2 Can’t wait so see my best friend: we have a lot to catch up on / catch out on!

3 My sister set up / took up a comedy group.

4 ‘Why don’t you come round / go round this evening? We’re having a movie night!’

5 I’m very interested on / interested in flying drones, lately.

6 ‘We are going to get together / hang together for a pizza, tonight; do you want to join us?’

7 Sheila has taken down / taken up drawing comics as a new hobby.

Vocabulary extension

Free-time

7 Underline the correct alternative.

1 My friends and I are all competing in an online gaming / chatting tournament. We’re a super team!

2 To improve my English, my teacher suggested model making / writing a blog

3 They say crocheting / squash is one of the most relaxing activities ever!

4 I’m going to the store to buy more paper for my new hobby. I’ve just started painting / quilling

5 I subscribed to an online gaming / model making course. Now I have my own collection!

6 Our favorite place is The Clubhouse, where we can play board games / quilling.

Sport

8 Complete the sentences with the words from the box.

college • amateur • endurance • outdoor competitive • individual

1 Tim wants to take part in the next marathon, so he’s undergoing training.

2 The final results of the competition will consider the best scores.

3 According to a survey, in many schools facilities for sports are inadequate.

4 The Government has recently increased the funds for sports.

5 Sometimes the line between professional and sport is not very clear.

6 The local soccer team is proving itself to be a very one.

Vocabulary & Functions

9 Look at the pictures and complete the sentences with the words from the box.

winter • BMX freestyle • paragliding • racing scuba • racquet

1 Deb has always loved : she wants to be a race driver!

2 Did you know became an Olympic sport in 2021 edition?

3 sports are my favorite: I love snowy mountains!

4 sports are games in which players use a type of bat to hit a ball or other object.

5 is considered as an extreme sport.

6 My next holiday will be a diving one!

10 Write six of your preferences about hobbies and leisure activities. Use the expressions from the box.

I love... • I hate... • I’d like to... • I can’t stand... I enjoy... • I don’t mind...