Exercise 1: Match the word with its definition
Match each word (1–10) to its correct meaning (A–J).
Words:
Definitions:
1. SYNCHRONIZED
A. The ability to focus all your attention on something
2. ROUTINES
B. Physically strong and skilled movements like flips or jumps
3. ACROBATIC
C. To turn around a central point
4. CONCENTRATION
D. Done at the same time and in the same way
5. ENDURANCE
E. People you work or play with in a group or team
F. Beautiful and smooth way of moving
6. GRACEFULNESS
G. Ability to continue doing something difficult for a long time
7. VERTICALLY
H. Regular series of movements or actions
8. ROTATE
I. To stay in one place in water by moving your arms and legs
9. TEAMMATES
J. In a straight line from top to bottom
10. TREAD (water)
Answers:
1.
2.
3.
4.
D – Synchronized
H – Routines
B – Acrobatic
A – Concentration
5.
6.
7.
8.
G – Endurance
F – Gracefulness
J – Vertically
C – Rotate
9. E – Teammates
10. I – Tread (water)
Exercise 2: Fill in the blank with the correct word
Use the words below to complete the sentences. You may need to change the form of the word.
Words to use: rotate, synchronized, routines, endurance, acrobatic, concentration, teammates,
tread, vertically, gracefulness
1. The dancers moved in a __________ pattern, perfectly in time with each other.
2. Learning the new gym __________ took me several hours of practice.
3. Gymnasts need great __________ to perform flips and jumps safely.
4. He stood __________ in the water, holding his legs straight above him.
5. While swimming, you need to __________ if you want to stay in one place.
6. The performance was impressive because of the __________ of the athletes.
7. The show included some difficult __________ tricks that amazed the crowd.
8. You have to keep your body strong to build good __________.
9. I couldn’t focus – my __________ was gone after the loud noise started.
10. She always helps her __________ and supports the whole team.
Answers:
1. synchronized
2. routines
3. concentration
4. vertically
5. tread
6. gracefulness
7. acrobatic
8. endurance
9. concentration
10. teammates