Vocabulary: Sports p. 53

Watch the video again and complete the text with the correct words.

Some people say that sport is about ________, and not winning, but I don't agree. There's no better feeling than winning a cup or a medal. ________ in just drawing with your opponent. I know, I'm truly ________. This competitive attitude started when I was very young.
I'm ________ sport. I do athletics all year long, I go sailing in summer, and ________ cycling too!
But remember: sport is hard. Think about it, if you become an athlete, you probably have to train at least 3 times a week! And sport is time-consuming. From ________ your body to ________, you must plan your weekly ________.

Complete the sentences with the words and phrases from STEP 2.

1 'Hey Julie! Do you enjoy your swimming training?' 'It was hard at first but now I'm ________.'
2 'Come on everyone: run for 10 minutes! We can start the match after ________.'
3 'Are you ________ any Sports Day event, Maddie?' 'Yes, I'm running in the 400 metres.'
4 'Do you like football, Sam?' 'Like it? I'm ________ it! I love playing it and watching matches on TV.'
5 Jamie is very ________: he doesn't like losing.
6 'Keira is crying because she didn't finish the race.' '________ being sad. She just has to train more.'
7 'You're eating a lot of healthy food, Nick.' '________ my diet is important now that I am in the school rugby team.'
8 'Shall we go out on Saturday afternoon?' 'Sounds great but let me check my training ________ first.'