Flashcards on The World of Sports and Games

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Why do people play sports?

For relaxation or to clear the mind, to be fit, healthy, and active, to lose weight and build muscles, to make new friends, and to develop character a

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Question: Why do people play sports?

Answer: For relaxation or to clear the mind, to be fit, healthy, and active, to lose weight and build muscles, to make new friends, and to develop character a

Card 2

Question: List four reasons why sports are important in our life.

Answer: They increase self-confidence, make us more goal-oriented and ambitious, teach us how to deal with popularity, and help us learn to accept defeat.

Card 3

Question: How are sports classified according to the PLACE where they are practised?

Answer: Outdoor (outside) sports and Indoor (inside) sports.

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Question: Give examples of typical outdoor sports.

Answer: Athletics events such as high jump, long jump, triple jump, marathon, and cross-country running.

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Question: Give examples of typical indoor sports.

Answer: Gymnastics, table tennis, boxing, and chess.

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Question: How are sports classified by SEASON OF THE YEAR?

Answer: Summer sports, Winter sports, and All-seasons sports.

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Question: Name some water (aquatic) summer sports.

Answer: Swimming (breaststroke, crawl, butterfly, freestyle, backstroke), rafting, windsurfing, and yachting.

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Question: Give examples of summer land sports.

Answer: Rollerblading, hiking, golf, and athletics.

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Question: Give examples of winter sports.

Answer: Skiing (downhill, cross-country, slalom, ski-jumps), snowboarding, ice hockey, figure skating, ice-dancing, and speed skating.

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Question: What are all-seasons sports? Give examples.

Answer: Sports practised indoors and outdoors throughout the year, such as volleyball, handball, basketball, aerobics, yoga, tennis, bodybuilding, fencing, an