Unit 3

Palabra

Definición

Ejemplo

hiking

walking long distances in the countryside or mountains for fun.

We went hiking in the mountains and got lost!

horse-riding

the activity of sitting on and controlling a horse.

Ryan went horse-riding and he fell off the horse five times!

ice skating

moving on ice using special shoes with metal blades.

I would love to try ice skating, but there isn't an ice rink where I live.

rock-climbing

the sport of climbing up rocks or mountains.

The hardest thing about rock-climbing is building up the strength in your fingers.

sailing

traveling on water in a boat that uses sails.

My family goes sailing around the Mediterranean every summer.

skiing

the sport of moving over snow using long, narrow boards.

The last time we went skiing, I broke my ankle!

snowboarding

sliding down snow-covered hills on a single wide board.

To be good at snowboarding, you need to have good balance.

sky-diving

jumping from an aircraft with a parachute for fun.

I don't think sky-diving is dangerous if you have training.

call off

to cancel something, like a meeting or event.

The school sports day has been called off because of bad weather.

eat out

to have a meal in a restaurant instead of at home.

Whenever we eat out, my little brother has pasta.

get together

to meet with friends or family socially.

Why don't we get together on Saturday and go to the cinema?

go out

to leave home for entertainment or social activities.

Mum and Dad go out every Friday night with their friends.

sleep in

to stay in bed later than usual in the morning.

I had a late night, so I slept in the next day.

stay up

to not go to bed until later than usual.

At the weekend, I stay up later than I do during the week.

take up

to start doing a new activity or hobby.

I'm thinking of taking up ice hockey.

work out

to do physical exercise to stay healthy or fit.

Leo works out at the gym three times a week.

have a go at

to try doing something new or difficult.

Why not have a go at a sport you've never tried before?

have a good time

to enjoy yourself.

Did you have a good time at summer camp?

have the day off

to not work or study for one day.

Mum had the day off so she took us out for the day.

make time for

to find time to do something important.

Florence's very busy at school, but she always makes time for playing video games!

spend time with

to be with someone and enjoy their company.

It's important to spend time with your friends.

take a break from

to stop doing something for a short time to rest.

Why not take a break from your busy life and come to sunny Jamaica?