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1. Elige la respuesta correcta.
Which sport are the friends playing?
“Pass me the ball! I'll try to kick it into the goal!”
- Soccer
- Basketball
- Tennis
Think about a sport played mainly with the feet.
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- Soccer
In soccer, players mainly use their feet. Most players cannot touch the ball with their hands.
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2. Elige la respuesta correcta.
Which sport is Sam practicing?
Sam bounces a ball, then throws it toward a basket high above the ground.
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Volleyball
The player scores by sending the ball through a hoop.
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- Basketball
In basketball, bouncing the ball with one hand is called dribbling.
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3. Elige la respuesta correcta.
What activity is Ava planning?
“I brought my swimsuit and goggles. I'm going to the pool to practice in the water.”
- Running
- Cycling
- Swimming
This activity happens in water.
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- Swimming
Swimming uses both your arms and your legs to move through water.
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4. Elige la respuesta correcta.
What does Ben need to hit the ball?
“Let's play tennis. I have the balls, but I forgot to bring anything to hit them with.”
- A baseball bat
- A tennis racket
- A golf club
This piece of equipment has strings.
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- A tennis racket
A tennis racket has a handle and a head with strings that hit the ball.
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5. Elige la respuesta correcta.
¿Qué debería usar Maya para ayudar a protegerse la cabeza?
“I'm ready for our bike ride. What should I put on before we leave?”
- A helmet
- A baseball cap
- A headband
Tiene una parte exterior dura.
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- A helmet
Un casco para bicicleta debe quedar bien ajustado y tener la correa abrochada debajo de la barbilla.
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6. Elige la respuesta correcta.
What will help Luis catch the ball?
“At baseball practice, I'll throw the ball to you. Put something on your hand so you can catch it safely.”
- A baseball helmet
- A baseball bat
- A baseball glove
This equipment goes on one hand.
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- A baseball glove
A baseball glove helps protect your hand when you catch a fast-moving ball.
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7. Elige la respuesta correcta.
¿Qué deporte están practicando?
“We have rackets and a net. But we hit a small object with feathers, not a ball.”
- Tennis
- Badminton
- Table tennis
El objeto que golpean se llama volante.
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- Badminton
En el bádminton se usa un volante. Algunos volantes tienen plumas, mientras que otros están hechos de plástico.
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8. Elige la respuesta correcta.
What do players try to do in this game?
“We're going bowling after school. It's my first time!”
- Roll the ball to knock down the pins.
- Throw the ball through a basket.
- Hit the ball over a net.
The targets stand at the far end of a long lane.
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- Roll the ball to knock down the pins.
In bowling, the pins are the standing targets. You roll the ball along a lane toward them.
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9. Elige la respuesta correcta.
¿Adónde deberían ir para esta actividad?
“We've rented skis. Let's find an easy place to ski downhill.”
- An indoor running track
- An ice skating rink
- A gentle, snowy ski slope
Necesitan nieve y una colina que no sea demasiado empinada.
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- A gentle, snowy ski slope
Una pista de esquí fácil es un buen lugar para que los principiantes practiquen cómo girar y detenerse.
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10. Elige la respuesta correcta.
What is the golfer trying to do?
“My ball is very close to the hole. I'll hit it gently with my club.”
- Hit the ball over a net.
- Get the ball into the hole.
- Throw the ball through a hoop.
The target is in the ground.
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- Get the ball into the hole.
In golf, players try to finish each hole in as few shots as possible.
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11. Elige la respuesta correcta.
What should your volleyball team try to do?
The other team hits the ball over the net toward your side.
- Hit it back before it touches the floor.
- Catch it and hold it before throwing it back.
- Let it bounce once before hitting it back.
Unlike tennis, this game does not allow the ball to bounce.
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- Hit it back before it touches the floor.
A volleyball team can usually touch the ball up to three times before sending it over the net.
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12. Elige la respuesta correcta.
Who should receive the baton?
Ella is finishing her part of a relay race. She is carrying a short stick called a baton.
- The next runner on the other team
- The official at the finish line
- The next runner on her team
The runners work together to complete one race.
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- The next runner on her team
In a relay, each team member runs one part of the race and passes the baton to the next runner.
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13. Elige la respuesta correcta.
¿Dónde debe rebotar la pelota durante su saque?
Leo is starting a point in table tennis. He is ready to serve.
- Only on the other player's side
- On his own side, then on the other player's side
- Only on his own side
Durante un saque, la pelota toca ambos lados de la mesa.
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- On his own side, then on the other player's side
Después del saque, los jugadores golpean la pelota directamente hacia el lado de la mesa del otro jugador.
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14. Elige la respuesta correcta.
How should your team put the ball back into play?
In a soccer game, the other team kicks the ball out over the sideline. Your team gets a throw-in.
- Throw it with both hands from behind and over the head.
- Throw it with one hand from beside the waist.
- Kick it from the center of the field.
During a throw-in, a field player is allowed to use their hands.
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- Throw it with both hands from behind and over the head.
For a soccer throw-in, part of each foot must stay on the ground.
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15. Elige la respuesta correcta.
What can Nina do without breaking a basketball rule?
Nina bounces the basketball, then stops and holds it with both hands.
- Start bouncing the ball again.
- Run across the court while holding the ball.
- Pass the ball to a teammate.
After stopping, she needs to pass or shoot the ball rather than move with it.
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- Pass the ball to a teammate.
After you stop dribbling, you can pass or shoot, but you cannot start dribbling again.