Unit 8

Word

Definition

Example

acrobat

a performer who can jump, balance, or move in difficult ways.

It takes years of training to become a circus acrobat.

athlete

a person who is good at sports or physical activities.

The world's best athletes are going to take part in the competition.

captain

the leader of a sports team.

Yusuf is the captain of our football team this season.

climber

a person who climbs mountains or rocks as a sport.

Two climbers were rescued from the mountain by helicopter.

cyclist

a person who rides a bicycle.

You need strong legs to be a professional cyclist.

gamer

someone who plays video games.

I play video games online with gamers from all around the world.

gymnast

a person who does exercises that require strength and balance.

You need very good balance to be a gymnast.

player

a person who takes part in a game or sport.

How many players are there in a football team?

referee

the person who makes sure that players follow the rules in a game.

The referee blew the whistle and the match began.

rider

a person who rides a bike, horse, or motorcycle.

Two riders fell off their bikes during the race.

be knocked out (of)

have to leave a competition because you lose

In the first round, the loser of each match is knocked out of the competition.

catch on

become popular

Pokemon Go caught on extremely quickly.

join in (with)

take part

We're going to play a board game – do you want to join in?

pull out (of)

leave a game/ competition because of a problem or accident

My sister had to pull out of the swimming competition when she broke her leg.

put away

store something in its usual place

Please put the equipment away after you've finished using it.

put off

delay, postpone

The match has been put off until next week because of the bad weather.

send off

make sb leave a game because they broke the rules

The referee sent Stanley off because he shouted at another player.

set up

prepare equipment

You set up the board and I'll get the money ready.

do athletics/gymnastics/yoga

to take part in or practice these physical activities.

We do athletics at school in the summer term.

go for a bike ride

to ride a bicycle for fun or exercise.

Let's go for a bike ride tomorrow.

go swimming /windsurfing/ water-skiing/skiing/ice skating/ surfing/horse-riding

to take part in one of these water or outdoor sports.

My mum used to go horse-riding when she was younger.

play tennis/football/basketball/ golf

to take part in these ball games or sports.

Have you ever played golf?