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/ OLYMPICS 6
The Olympics/The Olympic Games 6
Choose the word which best matches the definition.
1.
A long stick that one throws as far as possible.
javelin
board
track
Correct answer:
javelin
2.
An event when an athlete throws a heavy little metal ball as far as possible.
javelin
shot put
pole vault
Correct answer:
shot put
3.
A boxer has to wear these during a boxing match.
gloves
mittens
elbow-pads
Correct answer:
gloves
4.
A tennis player can't play without one of these.
racket
racquet
cricket
Correct answer:
racquet
5.
What does a basketball player do to score points?
He throws the ball
He launches the ball
He shoots the ball
Correct answer:
He shoots the ball
6.
What do fencers use?
sticks
javelins
swords
Correct answer:
swords
7.
The Romanian gymnast performed a very ________________( = hard) routine.
difficult
different
diverse
Correct answer:
difficult
8.
A baseball player uses this to swing at a ball.
a helmet
a bat
a base
Correct answer:
a bat
9.
A triathlon ________________ three different activities: swimming, biking, and running.
consists of
combines
A or B
Correct answer:
A or B
10.
Without this, you can't make a canoe go faster.
paddle
board
stick
Correct answer:
paddle
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