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Completed the vocabulary lesson? Now select the correct missing words:

1. The boxer knocked out his __________ in the first round.
   • athlete
   • opponent
   • amateur
   opponent - the person being competed against in a sport or contest.
   
2. The __________ goes running every morning so that he will be ready for the cross country race.
   • coach
   • referee
   • athlete
   athlete - somebody who does a lot of sport or physical exercise.
   
3. The Chinese swimmer in the 800 metre freestyle final smashed the __________ by more than 3 seconds!
   • world record
   • gymnasium
   • opponent
   world record - the highest score or best time in a sporting event.
   
4. The __________ tennis player hoped that one day she could become a professional and play tennis around the world.
   • trophy
   • athlete
   • amateur
   amateur - a person who does something without payment.
   
5. The basketball squad will meet tomorrow in the school __________.
   • gymnasium
   • triathlon
   • coach
   gymnasium - a room used for gymnastics or exercise.
   
6. Tony was awarded a _________ for winning the final of the national chess competition.
   
   • amateur
   • trophy
   • world record
   trophy - the prize that is given to the winner of a competition or event.
   
7. Lisa said that she would __________ the school netball team in her spare time.
   
   • coach
   • opponent
   • athlete
   coach - to help someone improve at a sport.
   
8. The Portsmouth __________ will start with a swim in the sea, followed by a run and finally a long bike ride.
   • triathlon
   • marathon
   • amateur
   triathlon - an event with 3 different sports - running, cycling and swimming.
   
9. The __________ warned the rugby player that he would be sent to the stands if he carried on swearing at his opponents.
   • athlete
   • opponent
   • referee
   referee - the person that checks the rules are being followed in a sport.
   
10. Many athletes from around the world go to New York to compete in the famous _________.
    • world record
    • marathon
    • gymnasium
    marathon - a long distance running race of about 26km.