UNIT 2
GRAMMAR
I. Complete the sentences with the -ing form of these verbs.
compete jog lose listen speak train
1 I hate ___________important matches.
2 Jamie is really good at ___________ at our club meetings. We should make him
chairman.
3 My friend loves watching films in the evening, but I prefer ___________ to music.
4 After ___________ for months, they were ready to enter the competition.
5 ___________for an hour or so every day is a great way to stay fit.
6 I don’t like ___________in races. I only run for fun.
II. Choose the correct option (a, b or c) to complete the sentences.
1. Sylvia isn’t interested in ____________ races.
a to win b winning c win
2 …………tennis is a good way to get exercise and have fun.
a Play b To play c Playing
3. No one likes …………… but there can be only one winner.
a losing b to lose c to losing
4. Both Angela and Sophia____________ the tennis tournament tonight.
a would like watching b like watching c would like to watch
5. Do you enjoy____________ photographs?
a taking b to take c take
6. They wouldn’t like ____________ in that crazy Mud Bowl competition.
a taking part b to take part c not taking part
7. I can’t stand ____________ a red card in a match when it’s not really my fault!
a getting b to getting c to get
III. Circle the correct option.
1. They mustn’t /can still win the race if they really try their best.
2. You can /don’t have to pay the membership fee now. You can do it later.
3. All competitors must / can be experienced runners.
4. Tim can’t / doesn’t have to use my laptop tonight. I need it myself.
5. You must / mustn’t enter without a ticket.
6. Everyone can / has to be at the meeting. It’s very important.
7. In freediving, you have to/don’t have to dive without breathing equipment.
8. Fans can’t/ don’t have to go onto the pitch during the game.
9. You mustn’t/don’t have to win every point to win the match.
10. Don’t forget, you mustn’t/don’t have to argue with the referee!
VOCABULARY
I. Choose the correct answer
1. The tennis player hit the ball over the net/pitch/racquet but the other player missed it
2. The tennis player is holding her ball/bat/racquet so hard, her hands are white.
3. In the Olympic Games, the competitors all walk round the track/pitch/ring before the
competition begins.
4. Swimmers wear goggles/bat/gloves to protect their eyes.
5. I think my team is going to beat/escape/lose the match. They are not playing well
today.
II. Match these nouns to the definitions.
a spectators b a competition c a trophy d to win e
a race
f a referee g a competitor h to score i fans j
to beat
1. ………………. a person who takes part in a sport.
2. ………………. a competition to see who is fastest.
3. ………………. a cup which you get for winning a competition.
4……………….. to make a point in a game.
5……………….. to defeat the other person or team.
6……………….. the person who controls a game.
7……………….. an event where people take part to try and win.
8……………….. the people who watch a sports event.
9……………….. the people who follow a particular team.
10……………… come first in a completion or race.
READING
Look at the text in each question.
What does it say? Choose the correct letter A, B or C.
1
LOCKERS IN THIS AREA A. Anyone who takes part in a swimming
ARE RESERVED competition may use these lockers.
FOR USE B. Swimmers from visiting teams needn't pay to use
BY VISITING TEAM ONLY lockers.
C. Members of the local swimming team can't use
these lockers.
2.
PLAYERS WANTED A. The basketball team only wants to see experienced
For Friday’s basketball match players.
against Barton College – can you B. The Barton College team will visit the gym later
help the team? Come to the gym at 3 today.
pm today, whatever your level C. There aren't enough team members available on
Friday
3.
Tennis lessons A. If it rains, a different activity will be available.
In bad weather, table tennis will take B. The next tennis lesson has been canceled due to
place in the clubhouse instead. bad weather.
C. Tennis lessons may take place indoors or
outdoors, depending on the weather.
4.
SWIMMING POOL A. This pool is for the use of confident swimmers
If you see a person in difficulty, only.
inform a member of staff B. Tell a staff member if you notice someone is in
danger.
C. If you have difficulty swimming, inform a
member a staff before entering the pool.
5.
SPECIAL OFFER! A. The swimming pool is free to people who go to the
If you use the swimming pool ten Water Fitness Classes.
times in one month, you can attend B. This month, you can go to Water Fitness Classes
one Water Fitness Class free of and use the pool ten times without paying.
charge! C. The water fitness classes are free to people who
swim ten times in a month.
WRITING
Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets.
1 It is necessary that you do as the coach says. (must)
You …………………………………………………………………………..
2 It’s against the rules to touch the ball with your hands. (mustn’t)
You …………………………………………………………………………..
3 It’s OK to send in your entry for the competition next week. (can)
You …………………………………………………………………………..
4 It’s necessary for all Formula 1 drivers to wear a helmet. (have to)
All Formula 1 drivers
…………………………………………………………………………..
5 It is not allowed for contestants to meet before the match. (can’t)
Contestants …………………………………………………………………………..
6 It isn’t necessary for Ben to go to football training tonight. (doesn’t have to)
Ben…………………………………………………………………………..
