IELTS – SPORTS

1. Sports
Sport Name Definition
soccer a team sport where players try to score goals by kicking a ball into a net
basketball a team sport where players try to score points by throwing a ball through a hoop
tennis a sport where players try to hit a ball over a net and into the other player's court
badminton a game where you hit a shuttlecock over a net with a racket
baseball a team sport where players try to score runs by hitting a ball and running around the bases
mountaineering a sport or activity of climbing mountains
golf a sport where players try to hit a ball into a hole in as few strokes as possible
swimming a sport where people race each other through the water
cycling a sport where people race each other on bicycles

2. Sport equipment
Sport
Definition
equipment
badminton
a lightweight racquet with a long, narrow head used to hit a shuttlecock in the game of badminton.
racquet
boxing glove a padded glove worn by boxers to protect their hands and wrists during a boxing match.
hockey stick a long, curved stick with a flat blade used to hit a puck or ball in the game of hockey.
athletic shoes designed for running. running shoes typically have cushioned soles to absorb impact
running shoes
and support the runner's feet.
baseball bat a long, round bat used to hit a baseball in the game of baseball.
golf club a long, slender club with a head at one end used to hit a golf ball in the game of golf.
pool cue a long, slender stick with a tapered end used to hit a cue ball in the game of pool.
ice skates boots with metal blades attached to the bottom used to skate on ice.
tennis racquet a lightweight racquet with a large, oval head used to hit a tennis ball in the game of tennis.

3. Sport location/sport field

Vocab Definition Example
a large, flat surface of ice where people can ice The ice rink was packed with people on the
ice rink
skate or play ice hockey. weekend.
a square area with ropes around it where The boxers entered the boxing ring and the bell
boxing ring
boxers fight. rang to start the fight.
a large container of water where people can The children were playing in the swimming pool
swimming pool
swim. on a hot day.
a large, rectangular field where people can play The football pitch was full of fans cheering for
football pitch
football. their team.
The runners were warming up on the running
running track a track that people can run on.
track before the race.

4. Vocab
Vocab Definition Example
a person who is responsible for controlling a
The referee blew the whistle to signal the end of the
referee game and making sure that the rules are
first half.
followed.
Our opponents were very strong, but we managed
opponent a person or team that you are playing against.
to win the game.
The stadium was packed with spectators cheering
spectator a person who watches a sporting event.
on their favorite team.
 The quarter-finals of the World Cup will be played
quarter-final the fourth round of a competition.
next week.
The semi-finals of the Champions League will be
semi-final the third round of a competition.
played in two weeks.
The final of the tournament will be played on
final the last round of a competition.
Sunday.

5. Collocations
Collocation
break /set the world record
commit a foul
promote team spirit
to win the championship
to reach/ be at fever pitch
rapturous/ thunderous
applause
fierce/ intense competition
experience good physical and
mental health
the most outstanding athlete
title
defend the championship title
deal with and overcome any
setbacks they may face
enhance my state of health
Meaning
to achieve a better result than anyone
else ever has before.
to do something that is against the
rules of a game or sport.
to encourage cooperation and unity
among members of a team.
to come first in a competition.
to become very exciting and intense.
very loud and enthusiastic clapping.
strong competition between two or
more people or teams.
to be in good physical and mental
condition.
the title given to the best athlete in a
particular sport or competition.
to try to keep the championship title
that you have already won.
to be able to cope with and overcome
any difficulties that you may
encounter.
to improve my physical and mental
health.
Example
The athlete broke the world record in the
100 meter dash.
The player committed a foul by tripping the
other player.
The coach gave a speech to promote team
spirit before the game.
Our team won the championship last year.
The crowd was at fever pitch as the game
came to a close.
The audience gave the singer rapturous
applause.
The competition was fierce between the
two teams.
I am grateful to experience good physical
and mental health.
The athlete was awarded the title of "most
outstanding athlete."
The champion will defend their title next
month.
The athlete has shown great resilience in
dealing with and overcoming setbacks.
Exercise enhances my state of health.