Sports for Everyone
Explore popular sports, useful equipment, and simple rules through everyday sports situations.
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1. Escolhe a resposta correta.
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. Escolhe a resposta correta.
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. Escolhe a resposta correta.
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. Escolhe a resposta correta.
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. Escolhe a resposta correta.
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. Escolhe a resposta correta.
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. Escolhe a resposta correta.
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. Escolhe a resposta correta.
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. Escolhe a resposta correta.
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. Escolhe a resposta correta.
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. Escolhe a resposta correta.
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. Escolhe a resposta correta.
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. Escolhe a resposta correta.
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. Escolhe a resposta correta.
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. Escolhe a resposta correta.
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.