Flashcards on The World of Sports and Games
The World of Sports and Games: A Student's SEO Guide
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Card 1
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.
Card 4
Question: Give examples of typical outdoor sports.
Answer: Athletics events such as high jump, long jump, triple jump, marathon, and cross-country running.
Card 5
Question: Give examples of typical indoor sports.
Answer: Gymnastics, table tennis, boxing, and chess.
Card 6
Question: How are sports classified by SEASON OF THE YEAR?
Answer: Summer sports, Winter sports, and All-seasons sports.
Card 7
Question: Name some water (aquatic) summer sports.
Answer: Swimming (breaststroke, crawl, butterfly, freestyle, backstroke), rafting, windsurfing, and yachting.
Card 8
Question: Give examples of summer land sports.
Answer: Rollerblading, hiking, golf, and athletics.
Card 9
Question: Give examples of winter sports.
Answer: Skiing (downhill, cross-country, slalom, ski-jumps), snowboarding, ice hockey, figure skating, ice-dancing, and speed skating.
Card 10
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