Sport (27) Flashcards
to (v) extreme sports
do
two examples of extreme sports are _ and _
white-water rafting / rock climbing
begin to enjoy sth
acquire a taste for (sth)
I’ve acquired a tasted for snowboarding
I didn’t like snowboarding much at first. it was very difficult to (v) my (n)
keep balance
Playing Hive might seem difficult, but after a few games you’d (v1) the (v2) of it and you’d master it
get hang
to (pv) a challenge
take up
syn fairly fit
pretty fit
Julia you look pretty fit!
to make a considerable effort
to push myself to the limits
In order to climb that mountain you need to push yourself to the limits
After the training course I was so (adj) at night that it only took me about 2 seconds to fall into a deep sleep
shattered
Despite the tireness, I had a (n) of a time
whale
To accept happily and opportunity
Anyone’d jump at the chance TO try to fill the job
Even though my dog has boundless energy, I’m sure he’s shattered right now. He has to (pv) the energy for tomorrow.
summon up
Going to the gym 3 times per week it’s a fantastic way to (pv)
keep in shape
The mood amongst the crowd (v) (n) pitch at/(v) wild yesterday’s match between Sevilla and Betis. The game was full of excitement with 3 players being (v) (adj) cards and some controversial (adj) kicks.
reached fever/went
given yellow/red
controversial free
Messi is an instrumental player, he always plays (adv) and (v) a (adj) victory for Barcelona
brilliant/secures/convincing
The teams (v) the field to the applause of 40,000 spectators
took
Despite (pv) a determined performance, the Italian team seemed unable to (pv) the formidable Italian (n)
putting up
break through the defence
It is said that Barcelona is always (v) with penalties, but that isn’t true.
awarded
Messi hardly (v) a penalty
misses
In the minute 63, the score (pv) 3-5 for Betis. I’ll keep you informed of the (adj) scores
stands at
latest
The opposite team scored an (adj) goal.
own
