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Which term refers to a situation where two teams have the same score at the end of a game?
Which term refers to a situation where two teams have the same score at the end of a game?
- Defeat
- Victory
- End in a draw (correct)
- Champion
What is the term for the individual who trains athletes in a sport?
What is the term for the individual who trains athletes in a sport?
- Opponent
- Coach (correct)
- Referee
- Contestant
What does it mean to 'even the score' in a competitive match?
What does it mean to 'even the score' in a competitive match?
- To achieve the highest score in a tournament
- To win the game decisively
- To lose by a wide margin
- To match the opposing team's score (correct)
What is the purpose of a 'tournament' in sports?
What is the purpose of a 'tournament' in sports?
Which term describes a player who has the highest ranking in a sport?
Which term describes a player who has the highest ranking in a sport?
What does it mean to 'put one's team ahead' during a game?
What does it mean to 'put one's team ahead' during a game?
Which activity is categorized as an individual sport rather than a team sport?
Which activity is categorized as an individual sport rather than a team sport?
What does 'to mount the rostrum' refer to in sports?
What does 'to mount the rostrum' refer to in sports?
Which of the following best describes a 'shutout' in a game?
Which of the following best describes a 'shutout' in a game?
Which sport involves throwing a heavy weight called a hammer?
Which sport involves throwing a heavy weight called a hammer?
What is the role of a 'linesman' in a sporting event?
What is the role of a 'linesman' in a sporting event?
In which sport do athletes perform in both routine and competition categories?
In which sport do athletes perform in both routine and competition categories?
Which sport requires athletes to sprint over a distance of 100 meters?
Which sport requires athletes to sprint over a distance of 100 meters?
What is the main objective in canoe slalom?
What is the main objective in canoe slalom?
Which winter sport involves two athletes trying to slide down a track in a small sled?
Which winter sport involves two athletes trying to slide down a track in a small sled?
In which sport do competitors use a trampoline to perform acrobatic maneuvers?
In which sport do competitors use a trampoline to perform acrobatic maneuvers?
Which sport combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting?
Which sport combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting?
What is the aim of the sport known as 'freestyle skiing'?
What is the aim of the sport known as 'freestyle skiing'?
In which sport do players usually use a large round bat to hit a lightweight ball?
In which sport do players usually use a large round bat to hit a lightweight ball?
Which of the following sports is classified as a martial art?
Which of the following sports is classified as a martial art?
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Study Notes
Competitions and Competing
- Keen on Sports: Passion for sports activities.
- Championship: A significant tournament to determine the best team or athlete.
- Cheering: Act of supporting or encouraging a favorite team during competitions.
- Contest: An event where participants compete against each other.
- Cup: A trophy awarded to the winner of a tournament.
- Sports Commitment: Involvement in sports activities or the choice to cease participation.
- Evening the Score: Achieving equality in points during a match.
- Game vs. Match: Both terms refer to sports contests, though 'match' often implies a formal event.
- Set: A division of play in games like tennis or volleyball.
- Rigorous Regime: Strict training or lifestyle followed by athletes.
- Success in Sports: Achieving notable accomplishments in athletic endeavors.
- Tournament: A series of contests establishing a champion among multiple competitors.
- Supporting Teams: Actively backing one’s favorite sports team.
- Gym Workouts: Engaging in physical exercise routines in a gym setting.
Scoring and Results System
- Champion: The athlete or team that wins a competition.
- Defeat: To win against an opponent in a competition.
- Draw: A match where both sides have equal scores.
- Goals: Points scored in various sports like football and hockey.
- Losing Points/Games: Consequence of failing to score or perform well, resulting in loss.
- Loser: The individual or team that does not win a match.
- Missing Goals/Points: Failing to score during an opportunity in a game.
- Mounting the Rostrum: Achieving a position on the winner's podium.
- Premier League: Top-level professional league in sports like football.
- Team Advantage: The action of scoring to take the lead in a match.
- Standards of Performance: Benchmarks for judging the quality of athletic performance.
- Scoring Goals: Essential to winning in many team sports.
- Second Division Team: A sports team competing below the top tier.
Record Setting
- Breaking Records: Achieving performance that surpasses previous records.
- Shutout: A game result where one team scores zero points.
- Triumph and Victory: Terms used to signify winning or succeeding in competitions.
- Winners: Individuals or teams that achieve success in contests.
- Winning by Points: Earning victory based on accumulated scores.
- Title Dynamics: The process of winning, defending, or losing championships and titles.
Athletes, Performers, Judges
- Amateur Athlete: A competitor who participates for enjoyment or passion, not for financial reward.
- Coach: An individual responsible for training and strategizing for athletes.
- Fitness Instructor: A professional guiding fitness routines and exercises.
- Referee: The official who enforces rules during contests.
- Rider, Opponent, Rival: Terms describing individuals participating within the competitive landscape.
- Contestant: An individual competing in a contest.
- Contender: An athlete considered likely to win a title.
- Ranked Players: Competitors evaluated based on performance metrics.
- Title Holder: The current champion in any given sport.
- Sporting Officials: Administrators who oversee sporting events and ensure regulations are followed.
Summer Sports (Activities/Events)
- Diverse Sports: Includes athletics, gymnastics, swimming, team sports like basketball and football, and individual sports such as archery and cycling.
- Team Sports: Such as baseball, basketball, and football, involve competition between groups.
- Aquatic Events: Include swimming modalities, diving, and synchronized swimming.
- Racquet Sports: Encompasses badminton, table tennis, and tennis.
- Combat Sports: Such as judo, karate, and wrestling focus on martial prowess.
- Track Events: Include sprinting, long-distance running, and hurdles.
- Field Events: Encompass disciplines like shot put, javelin, and long jump.
Winter Sports
- Alpine Skiing: Sport involving skiing down snow-covered hills.
- Biathlon: A combination of cross-country skiing and rifle shooting.
- Curling: A team sport where players slide stones towards a target area.
- Ice Hockey: Fast-paced team sport played on ice with skates.
- Snowboarding: A sport where individuals ride boards down snow slopes.
- Figure Skating: Combines ice skating with artistic performance.
- Cross-Country Skiing: Endurance sport on skis across varied terrain.
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