Unit 8 - 8G

related to athletes or their career

The athletic competition drew athletes from across the country to compete in various events.

something special, important, and known that takes place at a particular time or place such as a festival or Valentin's Day

The annual charity event raised thousands of dollars for the local community center.

the basic unit of measuring length that is equal to 100 centimeters

The length of the room is 5 meters.

a sport in which participants jump without using any equipment over a horizontal bar that is placed at different heights

the act of jumping as far as possible from a running start

a running race of 26 miles or 42 kilometers

She trained for months to run her first marathon.

a track and field event in which an athlete uses a long, flexible pole to jump over a bar

The athlete cleared the bar with ease during the pole vault competition.

to pass on information or messages from one place or person to another

The receptionist relayed the important message to the manager as soon as it came in.

an athletic field event where competitors throw a heavy metal ball as far as possible within a marked circle

She practiced her shot put technique every day to improve her strength and distance.

a type of race that takes place on natural outdoor surfaces such as fields, hills, and woods

Cross-country running requires a lot of endurance because the course can be very challenging.

a disk used in throwing competitions

a tool with a metal head and a handle, used for striking nails, etc.

He used a hammer to drive nails into the wooden frame.

a light, movable barrier that competitors must jump over in certain races

The runner cleared the first hurdle effortlessly.

a long, spear-like tool used by athletes to throw as far as possible in track and field events

The athlete gripped the javelin tightly before his throw.

an athletic event in which competitors take three consecutive jumps, consisting of a hop, step, and jump, in order to achieve the greatest distance possible

The athlete practiced his triple jump technique every day to improve his distance.

to travel or move from one location to another

He went into the kitchen to prepare dinner for the family.

a small restaurant that sells drinks and meals

The cozy cafe on the corner served delicious pastries and freshly brewed coffee.

a building where films are shown

I love the smell of popcorn at the cinema.

a small board with two sets of wheels we stand on to move around by pushing one foot down

He enjoys riding his skateboard around the neighborhood, doing tricks and jumps at the local skate park.

a building or place that sells goods or services

She visited the local shop to pick up some groceries.

to move through water by moving parts of the body, typically arms and legs

My sister swims every morning before breakfast.

to give our attention to the sound a person or thing is making

Listen closely, and you can hear the birds singing in the trees.

a series of sounds made by instruments or voices, arranged in a way that is pleasant to listen to

He plays the piano and enjoys composing beautiful music.

to enjoy yourself and do things for fun, like children

A group of children were playing on the playground.

a sport played with a round ball between two teams of eleven players each, aiming to score goals by kicking the ball into the opponent's goalpost

Football is played with a round ball that players kick to score goals.

to look at a thing or person and pay attention to it for some time

He sat on the park bench and watched the sunset.

a digital game that we play on a computer, game console, or mobile device

I enjoy playing video games with my friends online.

an electronic device with a screen that receives television signals, on which we can watch programs

She watched her favorite show on the TV last night.