Sport and Leisure
Championship, referee, personal best, team spirit.
take part in a race or competition to try to win
/kəmˈpiːt/Over 200 athletes will compete in the marathon.
the person or team you play against
/əˈpəʊnənt/Her opponent in the final was the world number one.
a person who watches a sports event
/spekˈteɪtə/Thousands of spectators watched the match from the stands.
the person who makes sure players follow the rules
/ˌrefəˈriː/The referee blew the whistle and showed him a red card.
a competition with many games, ending in a final
/ˈtʊənəmənt/Twelve teams are playing in the basketball tournament.
a big building where people watch sport
/ˈsteɪdiəm/The new football stadium holds 60,000 fans.
a result where both teams have the same score
/drɔː/The match ended in a 2–2 draw.
a cup or prize for the winner
/ˈtrəʊfi/The captain lifted the trophy above her head.
a session of physical exercise
/ˈwɜːkaʊt/I do a 20-minute workout every morning before breakfast.
your best ever result in a sport
/ˌpɜːsənl ˈbest/He ran 5 km in 22 minutes — a new personal best!
1
Have you ever been a spectator at a big match? Describe it.
2
Who is the best referee or player you know? Why?
3
Have you ever won a trophy or competed in a tournament?
4
What is your personal best at something?