Topic: SPORTS: General sports terms/ the language of sports These exercises will help you learn all kinds of sports and fitness vocabulary, from working out at the gym, to talking about your favorite team, to cheering for your national team during the Olympics :) My team always wins victory The Swedish soccer (football) team Vietnam 3-0 won beat Kobe Bryant had a terrible game He most of his shots failed missed The 2008 Olympics will take in Beijing place location The United States usually wins a lot of during the Olympics medals metal My personal trainer told me to (my muscles) before every workout to avoid getting hurt strain stretch I ( = lift weights, go to the gym) twice a week work out work I ( = run) in the park almost every day jump jog The of baseball are very difficult to understand for people who don't know the game rails rules 10 David Beckham is a popular soccer player He teams last year, and now plays for the L.A Galaxy switched swung In the Gym Hello, my name is Jane and I'd like to ask a few questions about getting fit Hi Jane What can I for you? I need to get in shape Well, you've come to the right place Have you been working out lately? I'm afraid not OK We'll start of slow Which type of exercise you enjoy doing? I like doing aerobics, but I hate jogging I don't mind doing some weight-lifting, though Great, that gives us plenty to work with How often can you work out? Twice or three times a week would be good Why don't we start with an aerobics class twice a week followed by a little weight lifting? Sounds fine to me You'll need to start slowly, and build up gradually to three or four times a week OK What kind of equipment will I need? You'll need a leotard and some sneakers Is that all? How I sign up for the classes? We'll need you to join the gym and then you can choose which classes fits your schedule best Great! I can't wait to get started Thanks for your advice No problem I'll see you in aerobics class! Key Vocabulary get fit get in shape (do) exercise aerobics jogging weight lifting equipment leotard sneakers sign up join advice work out