Class 10 English Unit 10: Reading II: Popularity of Different Sports in the World
Reading II: Popularity of Different Sports in the World
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Vocabulary
1. Pro /prəʊ/ noun - a professional or expert in a particular field.
2. Immemorial /ˌɪmɪˈmɔːriəl/ adjective - originating or existing from before recorded history.
3. Accessible /əkˈsɛsəbl/ adjective - easy to reach or obtain.
4. Elongated /ɪˈlɒŋɡeɪtɪd/ adjective - stretched or made longer.
5. Rounders /ˈraʊndəz/ noun - a British sport similar to baseball.
6. Recreational /ˌrɛkriˈeɪʃənl/ adjective - related to activities done for enjoyment and relaxation.
7. Volley /ˈvɒli/ noun - a series of shots or kicks in quick succession, often used in sports like tennis or football.
8. Mound /maʊnd/ noun - a raised area of earth, often used in sports fields or as a burial site.
9. Awed /ɔːd/ adjective - filled with humble respect or wonder.
A. Find the correct words from the above text for the following.
i a person who works as a professional, especially in a sport: PRO
ii existing for longer than people can remember; very old: Immemorial
iii possible to approach, either or use: accessible
iv long and thin often in an unusual way: elongated
v a British game by two teams using a bat and a ball: Rounders
vi connected with activities that people do for pleasure when they are not working: recreational
vii a hit of the ball before it touches the ground: volley
viii a large pile of earth or stones; small hill: mound
ix showing or feeling respect and slight fear: awed
B. Write the names of the sports shown in the pictures below.
a. Pic. 1 (first from left to right on top) – rugby
b. Pic. 2 (first from left to right on top) – golf
c. Pic. 3 (first from left to right on top) – rounders
d. Pic. 4 (first from left to right on the bottom) – hockey
e. Pic. 5 (first from left to right on the bottom) – lawn tennis
f. Pic. 6 (first from left to right on the bottom) – table tennis
C. Choose the correct alternative and answer the questions.
a. Which two games are popular in the world for their cheap equipment?
i football and basketball
b. In which countries is cricket particularly popular?
iii. India, Pakistan, and Australia
c. What is the significant difference between regular volleyball and beach volleyball?
ii. the number of players
d. Which of the following games involve the use of ball and bat?
iii. hockey and cricket
e. Which country is supposed to have named 'golf'?
iii. the Netherlands
f. Which of the following games have their varieties in terms of the places they are played?
ii. hockey and volleyball
D. Answer these questions in short.
a. Mention any two reasons behind the popularity of sports in the world.
Sports promote physical health and well-being and they also offer recreational and entertainment for both participants and spectators. These are two reasons behind the popularity of sports in the world.
b. What does historical evidence say about the origin of football?
According to historical evidence, the origin of football can be traced back to China where a similar type of game was played two thousand years ago. However, the modern football has been originated in England in the 19th century.
c. What is the main difference between cricket and baseball?
The main difference between cricket (oval-shaped field) and baseball (diamond–shaped field) is the pitching mechanism in the playing field.
d. How is regular volleyball played?
Regular volleyball is played by using hands to volley the ball back and forth over the net, aiming to land the ball on the ground of the opposing team's side to score points.
e. Who originated basketball and when?
James Naismith, a Canadian educator originated basketball in the late 19th century.
f. What risks are involved in rugby?
Rugby involves a significant risk of injury because of its physical contact including tackling, kicking, and carrying the ball over the goal line.
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