Sports for Everyone
Explore popular sports, useful equipment, and simple rules through everyday sports situations.
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Questions with solutions-
1. Choisissez la bonne réponse.
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. Choisissez la bonne réponse.
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. Choisissez la bonne réponse.
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. Choisissez la bonne réponse.
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. Choisissez la bonne réponse.
What should Maya wear to help protect her head?
“I'm ready for our bike ride. What should I put on before we leave?”
- A helmet
- A baseball cap
- A headband
It has a hard outer part.
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- A helmet
A bike helmet should fit well and have its strap fastened under your chin.
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6. Choisissez la bonne réponse.
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. Choisissez la bonne réponse.
Which sport are they playing?
“We have rackets and a net. But we hit a small object with feathers, not a ball.”
- Tennis
- Badminton
- Table tennis
The object they hit is called a shuttlecock.
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- Badminton
Badminton uses a shuttlecock. Some shuttlecocks have feathers, while others are made of plastic.
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8. Choisissez la bonne réponse.
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. Choisissez la bonne réponse.
Where should they go for this activity?
“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
They need snow and a hill that is not too steep.
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- A gentle, snowy ski slope
An easy ski slope is a good place for beginners to practice turning and stopping.
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10. Choisissez la bonne réponse.
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. Choisissez la bonne réponse.
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. Choisissez la bonne réponse.
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. Choisissez la bonne réponse.
Where should the ball bounce during his serve?
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
During a serve, the ball touches both sides of the table.
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- On his own side, then on the other player's side
After the serve, players hit the ball directly onto the other player's side.
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14. Choisissez la bonne réponse.
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. Choisissez la bonne réponse.
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.