1 Match the words in bold with the definitions (a-j). Then listen, check and repeat. 1 Our team beat the Tigers, 2-0, 2 I'm going to compete in a weight-lifting tournament on Saturday. 3 Jacob is a huge Chelsea supporter. He goes to almost every match. 4 She's a great player! She doesn't lose tennis matches very often. 5 Laura Trott is my favorite athlete. She won two gold medals in cycling at the 2016 Olympics. 6 We only scored one point in today's game. 7 I came second in the karate tournament. 8 Mr. Summers is a fantastic rugby coach. He is patient and he's a great teacher. 9 We all train together every day after school. 10 Zoe is a true champion! She won every match this season. a to be defeated; the team or person that you are competing with wins b someone who is very good at a sport and who competes with others in organized events c to take part in a race or competition d someone whose job is to teach people to improve at a sport, skill, or school subject e to defeat someone in a competition f to practise a sport or exercise, or to help someone do this g someone who likes a particular sports team and wants them to win h a competition with a series of games between many teams or players, with one winner at the end a person or team that wins a competition
