Look at the descriptions of the different sports below.
Which sport is
being described?
1 There are two teams. There are eleven players in each team on the
pitch. The players wear shirts, shorts and boots. The goalkeeper plays
in goal. The striker tries to score goals. The team that scores the most
goals wins the match.
2 This sport is one of the most popular at the Olympics. You have to be
fit, fast and strong. It includes running the 100 metres and the
marathon, throwing the javelin, putting the shot, and doing the high
jump and long jump.
3 This is a popular sport all over the world. The top players play in
international tournaments. It is played on a court with racquets and
balls. One player serves the ball over a net and his or her opponent
has to hit it back.
4 People do this sport to keep fit. You have to stretch and touch your
toes. It’s very tiring. People often do this to music.
Which is the odd word out?
a. a ball, a shuttlecock, a puck, a basket
b. score, miss, goal, pass, shoot
c. a bat, a ball, a racquet, a club
d. a court, a pitch, a match, a course
e. strong, jump, stretch, throw