Topic vocabulary
A. Complete the crossword.
Across
1. If he wins this match, he’ll be the world champion!
4. I’m thinking of joining a gym to get more exercise.
5. Our basketball coach said that I can play on Saturday!
8. The referee blew his whistle and the game started.
11. Mark’s band play traditional folk music — they often preform at country fairs and festivals.
Down
2. I’m sorry, but you have to be a member of the golf club to play here.
3. My opponent was a brilliant player and I didn’t manage to win the match.
6. Tom is really good at cards. He would never cheat.
10. I took a big risk by doing the parachute jump, but I loved every second of it!
B. Complete using the correct form of the words and phrases in the box.
Do you dream of scoring the winning goal in a football match, or beating a top tennis player? Sport interests most young people, and it’s a great way to stay healthy and have fun at the same time. That’s why the local council has decided to help young people who want to organize their own sports club. We know it’s a big challenge, and that’s why we’ll give you the money you need to get started. We’ll help you find a place to train and give you money to find good players in your area. Contact the Town Hall for details.
C. Circle the correct word.
1. I really like playing board games like Monopoly and Cluedo.
2. Roy was the best player, so he wasn’t surprised when he became captain of the team.
3. Lots of people get pleasure from just watching sport from their armchairs.
4. I thought the music at the concert we went to last night was great.
5. Everyone in my family supports the same team.
6. I find classical music very boring, and I prefer pop.
Phrasal verbs
D. Choose the correct answer.
1. You should take up a sport and then you would get more exercise.
2. I’m trying to work! Could you please turn your music down?
3. Just ask and I’m sure the other children will let you join in.
4. The referee sent David off for arguing with him.
5. This is my favorite song! Turn it up!
6. A mobile phone rang, but the musician just carried on playing.
7. We can’t afford to eat out very often.
8. I’ve decided to become a vegetarian and give up meat.
Prepositional phrases
E. Write one word in each gap.
1. We were waiting outside the stadium for a long time before they finally let us in.
2. I’ve got that concert on DVD — it’s fantastic.
3. I ran all the way home and I was just on time for my favorite programme.
4. Everyone clapped when the singer came on stage.
5. At the cinema, Mum sat on the right, Dad sat on the left and I sat in the middle.
6. Ed doesn’t want to become a professional footballer. He just does it for fun.
Word formation
F. Complete by changing the form of the word in capitals when this is necessary.
1. What’s the name of that song you were singing.
2. I started to learn the piano, but I don’t think I’ve got much musical talent, to be honest.
3. My dad used to be really fit and was on his college athletic team.
4. When you were young, did you ever play in the street with other local children?
5. Alan is studying to be an actor, but I don’t think he’s enjoying it.
6. They have a wonderful collection of old toys at the museum in town.
7. My grandad loves to sail and we often go out on is boat.
8. You have to practice a lot if you want to work as a musician.
G. Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line.
The need to play
Why are kittens such playful animals? They love chasing a ball or a piece of wool, and they always play in a very athletic way. But why? All of kitten’s actions when playing are, in fact, important for the future. It might look like entertainment, but the kitten is practicing its hunting skills. That heroic jump onto a toy teaches the kitten a lot. Think about your own children and you’ll see that you learnt a lot through play.
Word patterns
H. Write one word in each gap.
Diana: Hello, is that Jenny? I’m bored of watching TV and I felt for a chat.
Jenny: Hi, Diana. Well, I’m reading a book by a Russian writer. It’s about how to become a great actor.
Diana: Really? Oh, I’m really interested in acting. Tell me about it.
Jenny: He says it takes a long time to get good at acting. To become popular in the public, you need to really understand people.
Diana: That sounds just like me! Tell me more. What else does it say?
I. Each of the words in bold is wrong. Write the correct word.
1. I’m completely crazy about skateboarding! I love it!
2. In my free time I listen to music on CD or on the radio.
3. Elsa isn’t very keen with this group, but they’re one of my favorites.
4. Next week we’ve got a game with a team from Hungary.
5. Is that Kylie? Oh, I’m a really big fan of hers.
6. I was really scared when I took part in the singing competition last year.
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